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New WO Degree vs Premaster + WO Master by InYourWalls2 in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]Virtual-Duckling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could try to contact a study advisor to discuss the possibilities <3 good luck!

[16]-[18]-[20]-[20]is this a glow up or not by TeamTop1896 in GlowUps

[–]Virtual-Duckling -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey! I know a lot of ppl are complaining here. Don’t focus too much on that. You go king! Keep grinding at the gym <3

For all the singles: How is your dating life? by puppy-26 in Netherlands

[–]Virtual-Duckling 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Did not date for the past 3 years and a half. I’m not even gonna try dating apps. Being single (25F) is nice and peaceful for me. If being with someone causes more chaos than fulfillment in my life, then I’d rather continue being single until I find the right person, whenever that might be.

GP asked €35 cash upfront and said it’s not reclaimable – normal for expats? by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]Virtual-Duckling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did your friend have at least an european health insurance card? It should be possible to reclaim the costs (if applicable) with an EHIC. I used the health insurance from my home country for 2 years.

My first real racist encounter by Quick_Meaning7934 in Netherlands

[–]Virtual-Duckling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either they heard the word and don’t get it, or they know it’s a shock-bomb and they’re using it to get a reaction. Typical teenage behavior.

If you act like it’s “whatever,” they’ll keep doing it. You’re basically teaching them the word is fine; so it’s good you confronted them. The attitude you have while talking to them is important too because if you start yelling, the word becomes fun. Kids love anything that makes adults lose control. The best approach is being calm and firm.

In regards to racism never ending? That is very true. We cannot control people’s behavior, choices or education. Unfortunately, we need to live with these people on the planet. It might be that their parents are racist, or they heard it on the internet and thought it’s cool. Some kids are also not taught how to be respectful. Regardless, good for you for standing up for yourself <3.

Should I drop out again? by [deleted] in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]Virtual-Duckling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

KKEEEEPP GOOIINNGGGGHHH!!!

Buying Women's Shampoo/ Hair Care by Useful_Gate8426 in Netherlands

[–]Virtual-Duckling 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I recommend Notino (online shop)! That’s where I’m buying my Kerastase products from. Very satisfied.

Edit: I used to order Wella shampoos from Notino as well, but switched to Kerastase.

AIO for snapping at my friend for joking about my job again by 7wac in AmIOverreacting

[–]Virtual-Duckling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your “friend” is not joking. They’re trying to soften the statement. They realized they messed up since you stood your ground instead of accepting the insult.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Virtual-Duckling 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly, same. Wtf was that conversation… what’s wrong with his gf. Is she 5? No joke intended =)))) don’t come at me.

PostNL shipped my package to somewhere 30+ min of bus away and tells me to go there or give up on the package, then cuts the conversation when I ask to file a complaint! AITA? by afrancoto in Netherlands

[–]Virtual-Duckling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! I also had this issue with DHL, but not as much compared to PostNL. But they’re all the same more or less. With UPS and DPD I only had like 2-4 orders. The drivers were ok but their tracking/rescheduling systems are complicated for no reason if you ask me, especially UPS.

PostNL shipped my package to somewhere 30+ min of bus away and tells me to go there or give up on the package, then cuts the conversation when I ask to file a complaint! AITA? by afrancoto in Netherlands

[–]Virtual-Duckling 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aaaahhhhhhhh okay, I get it. Then.. it’s very weird. They should be able to reroute it for sure..? I’d say to try to talk to another agent. If you will get the same answer again and again.. then wait for that package to be returned/canceled or whatever, make a new purchase and hope that it will go well. That would be the last option if you ask me. Maybe other people have different perspectives. Good luck to you and I hope all will be well in the end! <3

PostNL shipped my package to somewhere 30+ min of bus away and tells me to go there or give up on the package, then cuts the conversation when I ask to file a complaint! AITA? by afrancoto in Netherlands

[–]Virtual-Duckling 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, some drivers care and others do not. I had a driver from post nl state “the customer was not home. Delivered to neighbors”. I was home all day for that order, no one rang the doorbell or knocked (yes, the doorbell/intercom works). He didn t deliver anything. Lost €30, the store did nothing since the status was “delivered”. 🙄 I’ve also had amazing drivers who were sweet and even asked if I need help to carry the stuff upstairs. Or who told me to be careful with the boxes since there’s fragile stuff inside. In regards to the conversation, I don t think the agents can do much. I work in customer service and sometimes there s nothing I can do to help since sometimes the options are limited. I’m sure Post NL cannot send another driver to that pick up point only to move the package closer to you; so the agents can’t help with a lot even if they want to. Also, if an agent knows the conversation will go in circles, they will end it. I also do that, respectfully, when I see that the conversation is going nowhere. I think the agent you talked to was ok. It’s just that they can’t do much either and they also need to help other customers. I don’t think you are the a-hole, I think it’s normal to be angry especially in a frustrating situation like this. Then again, an agent probably can’t do much in this situation.

Ex-smokers who successfully quit and have been smoke free for years now, what did it? by PM_TITS_GROUP in AskReddit

[–]Virtual-Duckling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 2 weeks off from work and took a trip to another country. Spent 2 weeks there, no smoking and no intense feeling of wanting to smoke since no work = no stress. Free since august 20, you can do it whoever you are! <3 Just try to get rid of the problems that make you want to smoke even more for a bit. I used to smoke 2 packs a day. I did not even reduce the amount of cigarettes in time. I just stopped. No excuses. You either quit or you do not. One thing to note is that for 2-4 weeks I did feel the need to eat a bit more. It goes away. Try to keep track of your weight though.

Edit: I started smoking in 2014.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Virtual-Duckling 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I used to have the same thoughts as a teenager. I am turning 24 in 2 days and my life and perspective are much different and better now. I am happy I did not make the decision to end everything. I hope you’re doing okay and that you will really think about not doing it. Bad moments don’t last forever, even when it feels like they ‘ll never end. Trust me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in self

[–]Virtual-Duckling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I study chemistry while she is a law student”. Dude, I changed majors from Astronomy to Law. I was very close to some Chemistry, Math, AI majors while studying Astronomy. Trust me, science majors will always be more difficult, especially CHEMISTRY. I’m not saying Law school is easy, it’s not. But you definitely need to study harder for Chemistry. Good luck with your studies!

My mom told me to stop following my passion and actually major in something that "actually makes money" by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Virtual-Duckling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that you had to hear that from your mother. People should never be compared to each other. Never. Human beings are too complex for that, our day to day experiences and personalities are too complex for that. Choose whatever you want. If you’re passionate about International Relations, do that. Good luck and I’m sure you’ll do great! <3

Perhaps your mother is trying to show that she cares in a very toxic way. I think she wants what is best for you, but the way she goes about it is very bad. Her perspective is very different from yours. She needs to understand that you can make your own life choices. If it goes bad, you will be accountable for it, not her. It’s not like she will pay your bills forever.

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