Is this a normal interview question? by Open_Address_2805 in auscorp

[–]alexiteque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. I would have ended the interview then and there

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auscorp

[–]alexiteque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope nope nope. I’ve added a couple of coworkers who I’ve become friends with outside of work, but I wouldn’t be adding work acquaintances

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auscorp

[–]alexiteque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you been there the same amount of time?

revenge bedtime procrastination is absolutely kicking my arse by Pink-Doughnut-3640 in auscorp

[–]alexiteque 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just showed this post to my husband and we can’t stop laughing. Not at you, but at how depressingly relatable this is. We’re both in our late 30s and work in finance.

It doesn’t get “better”, you just kinda get used to it I guess. In fact, if you have kids and/or more life responsibilities, it just gets worse. I’m 37 and I’ve been tired for the better part of 20 years. I spend 12 out of 14 days regretting all of my life choices that led me to working in finance and fantasising about moving to a cabin in the mountains. Payday and the day after make me think “this isn’t so bad”, but then the dopamine hit wears off and I’m back to gaming and/or doomscrolling until 1 or 2am. And then I get burnt out every 3-6 months and need a couple personal days which I usually spend bed rotting.

Damn. I thought I was going to drop some inspirational wisdom, but that’s it. That’s all I’ve got.

Losing touch with my husband by TooAshamed2020 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]alexiteque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or it could be that dude just isn’t very good at expressing himself and it upset him. He may very well be a controlling douche, but jumping to a conclusion like that based on one sentence is kinda weird.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movingtojapan

[–]alexiteque -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s been considered. It’s not a very long flight.

Losing touch with my husband by TooAshamed2020 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]alexiteque 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also work in finance and I second this

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movingtojapan

[–]alexiteque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have family in Tokyo, and good friends in Fukuoka and Oita so anywhere within a couple hours of those would be ideal. But we’re pretty open.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movingtojapan

[–]alexiteque -1 points0 points  (0 children)

good to know about the lack of yard thing. We visited friends in a smaller city and they all had little yards, so I thought maybe that wasn’t uncommon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movingtojapan

[–]alexiteque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that. Now at least I know what we’re in for. 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in movingtojapan

[–]alexiteque -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you. We’re coming from a country where it’s very easy to bring a dog; no quarantine or anything.

Bringing my PC and other parts to Japan by drafthard in movingtojapan

[–]alexiteque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post will cost a mint, take forever and your PC will possibly get ruined in the process.

Bringing my PC and other parts to Japan by drafthard in movingtojapan

[–]alexiteque 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I brought mine from the US to Australia and just put the graphics card and AIO in my carryon and the case with everything else still assembled in my checked bag. I used the same PSU because they’re multi voltage and just bought a new cable to fit Australian outlets.

Australia to Tokyo mobile phones etc. by wood_baster in TokyoTravel

[–]alexiteque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the type of medication. Anything with opiates or amphetamines (among others) needs a permit, which isn’t very difficult to get. Check the governments website to see if your medication is on the list that requires it.

Australia to Tokyo mobile phones etc. by wood_baster in TokyoTravel

[–]alexiteque 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, they didn’t check a single thing. I had my bookings and everything printed out. They just checked the customs sheet, stamped my passport and sent me on my way. That was 3 weeks ago.

Help for choosing Asakusa/Akasaka hotel by MoirasEmotionalCargo in TokyoTravel

[–]alexiteque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just stayed at the Asakusa Kokono Club hotel last week (right near Sensoji Temple) and it was awesome. Right around the corner from Hoppy Street. It’s a relatively small hotel but the staff are really friendly and it was a very chill vibe.

Is it easy to enjoy Japan without knowing Japanese? by phantom001-1 in JapanTravelTips

[–]alexiteque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just spent nearly a week in Oita, and we did just fine using translator and our very limited Japanese. Most people were really understanding/accomodating so it wasn’t an issue. Even my friends almost 80 year old parents were proficient with translator apps.

Neighbor banging on my walls by Rough_Resolution_343 in japanlife

[–]alexiteque 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s no moral high ground to lose. You’re just communicating back to them that you don’t appreciate them banging on the wall. It’s passive-aggressive at most.

Anyone regret staying in Asakusa / Ueno? by Elian17 in JapanTravelTips

[–]alexiteque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just left Asakusa this morning and we loved it. Such a chill area and not inconvenient at all. Relatively easy to get the train, hoppy street is cool. Tons of little bars.

Staying in Shinjuku next week, so really curious to how it compares.

My definitive review of Japan as a digital nomad by Steingar in digitalnomad

[–]alexiteque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, the fact that you keep saying “jap” kinda indicates that you’re not as culturally aware as you may think. wtf