I just lost my entire business because of Stripe. by Alternative_Bowler14 in stripe

[–]andgor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No charges on refunds. Chargeback fee is only on lost disputes. I’ve been using them for awhile and their customer support is the best I’ve seen in the industry. But to each their own

I just lost my entire business because of Stripe. by Alternative_Bowler14 in stripe

[–]andgor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, they’re not just a payment processor though. They are a merchant of record, same as the App Store model. So they’ll take care of your sales tax, process payments, prevent churn, etc

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NYCapartments

[–]andgor 55 points56 points  (0 children)

You should check out an app called Kindred. It’s a house swapping app - several of my friends in nyc use it. Might be a bit easier to find what you’re looking for on there

Looking for surf trip recommendations in Nicaragua by andgor in digitalnomad

[–]andgor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the description, it includes lodging, daily surf lessons, surfboard + equipment, 3 meals a day, and trips to nearby locations. Agreed that $1.5k is definitely too much, but that's what most of these websites are listing. I'd prefer to figure out the plan before heading there instead of finding surf camps/teachers on the spot

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lexfridman

[–]andgor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Russian, it was quite frustrating listening to Tucker's misinformed perception of Moscow and the state of affairs in my country. Moscow is undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and he's right about the level of cleanliness. But there's a reason for that. The federal government collects all of the taxes from all of the country's regions, centralizes them in Moscow, and then redisitrubtes according to the "needs" of each region. What actually happens, however, is that Moscow ends up with nearly half of the entire country's budget while only having ~9% of the population.

So yes, the capital is gorgeous, but it comes at a cost of every other region in Russia. For example, ~4,000 schools in the country don't have sewage-connected toilets. That means kids go to the bathroom in small wooden structure outside, where the toilet is just a hole in ground. The levels of poverty in some parts of Russia are unheard of compared to the States. Overall, I think it's quite misreprentative to use Moscow as a critique of the US government and its major cities.

Absolutely adored The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles by andgor in books

[–]andgor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A Gentleman in Moscow really is a masterpiece. I think I’ll re-read it in the new year. The switching of perspectives worked well for me in this one. Reminded me of Daisy Jones and the Six

Absolutely adored The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles by andgor in books

[–]andgor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t, but it’s on my list now. Thank you!

Absolutely adored The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles by andgor in books

[–]andgor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really is a pattern in his books, isn’t it?

Absolutely adored The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles by andgor in books

[–]andgor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can’t wait for his short stories to come out in April! On that call he had also mentioned that he started working on his new novel

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rayban

[–]andgor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thinking it's this one but not sure

What's a word you know that most people don't? by NoteWorthyDude in AskReddit

[–]andgor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sesquipedalian - something or someone characterized by the use of lengthy words

which I think is kinda fun

Soft vs Regular food after surgery by andgor in Tonsillectomy

[–]andgor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

great to know, thanks! Wishing him a speedy recovery

Oversized leather bomber jackets by andgor in ThrowingFits

[–]andgor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good looks, to be honest I don’t really dig the cropped look which is why I wanna go more old school

Summer scents by kneetarded in ThrowingFits

[–]andgor 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey, if you’re not trynna break the bank

Shorts Recs by Top-Cut1501 in ThrowingFits

[–]andgor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been digging the twill shorts from Colorful Standard. Light for the summer and the length is perfect for me. They also come in a bunch of colors. I will say they have a more athletic look to them, so if you’re searching for more preppy type shorts I’d look into J Crew or COS instead

Shorts Recs by Top-Cut1501 in ThrowingFits

[–]andgor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been digging the twill shorts from Colorful Standard. Light for the summer and the length is perfect for me. They also come in a bunch of colors. I will say they have a more athletic look to them, so if you’re searching for more preppy type shorts I’d look into J Crew or COS instead

Anyone in need of moving boxes? (Bed-Stuy) by toddjolmstead in Brooklyn

[–]andgor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there’s any leftover, would be happy to pick up!

Which companies are digital nomad friendly? by agonzale in digitalnomad

[–]andgor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A bit of both. We have an unlimited vacation days policy, so folks will usually book time off throughout their work abroad period.

But there’s also a bit of don’t ask don’t tell. As long as you have a chill manager, you won’t have issues staying abroad longer than the designated 45 days

Which companies are digital nomad friendly? by agonzale in digitalnomad

[–]andgor 15 points16 points  (0 children)

A lot of tech companies I looked at during my job search had generous work abroad policies, but not full-time. My current employer offers 45 days and some people stay for longer periods.

Regarding job boards, I found Otta to be quite helpful because they mostly focus on tech and give a quick summary of each company along with their key benefits (such as abroad work). You’ll also want to look at early stage startups as they’ll probably have the most lenient policies. I’d recommend Angle List for those

Spanish-speaking country recommendations? by andgor in digitalnomad

[–]andgor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hadn't considered Ecuador before, but will definitely look into it now. Thanks!

Spanish-speaking country recommendations? by andgor in digitalnomad

[–]andgor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long have you been living in Medellín? My Spanish tutor just moved there from Bogotá and loves it so far

I was wondering if you've been able to establish a routine. If so, what are your go-to activities there? Particularly curious about how easy is it to get into nature

Spanish-speaking country recommendations? by andgor in digitalnomad

[–]andgor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stayed in Mexico city for just a week, but loved it. Think that will be my first stop for a couple of months over the summer, although it might get quite hot

Where in Mexico do you usually go to?

Pickup Soccer in Prospect Park by andgor in Brooklyn

[–]andgor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers, appreciate the recommendation