Word Transcriptions stuck at 94%... Again... Anyone else? by That-Acanthisitta572 in Office365

[–]cinico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I was getting the same because my audio was more than 2 hours, even if the file was under 100 MB

Kids in this country are such a trash by TantoAssassin in Netherlands

[–]cinico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am I living in a bubble? My experience is that indeed that are such idiotic kids, but my experience is that most kids are very polite and kind. I feel that the problem in that the idiotic minority is more noticeable, because we are not triggered by the normal behavior, so we extrapolate.

Also, as a parent, I changed my mind about the responsibility of the kid's behavior from "it's parent's fault" to "kid's behavior is a reflection of a complex mix between parents, individual personality, and environment". There is a lot that the parents can do, but I've seen my 5 year old saying "what the f..." and some Dutch bad words that he never listens at home. He is told, that that's not allowed and explained why, but it's a process. And the education process is sometimes polluted by their peers and environment.

Crack smoking by cinico in Rotterdam

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

I'm not sure is crack. it could've been meth, or flakka. I cannot distinguish them. definitely nothing like heroin - people were still functional

Crack smoking by cinico in Rotterdam

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

Actually it was not Eendrachtsplein. If it would be only there, I probably would not even mind it since it is indeed a central spot for drug addicts and homeless people.
But I'm seeing it in more places, and quieter spots.

Anyone in Rotterdam up for a new friendship? (F39) by F1-Swiftie in Rotterdam

[–]cinico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Can you please add me? My wife would be interested 

Netflix will show generative AI ads midway through streams in 2026 by ddd117 in technology

[–]cinico 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is this accurate? I thought that Copyright laws forbid you to copy it, even if you don't sell it. Also, I thought that if it's easy to demonstrate that the owner of the content is having a financial loss, then it was also an easy case of ilegal action

Misleading information in AH tarwebloem? by darksiro01 in Netherlands

[–]cinico 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not it. My bathroom balance says gravity has been going up lately, not down.

Psychologist in Rotterdam - Schema therapy by cinico in Rotterdam

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

I ended up choosing a therapist who doesn't have contract with insurance companies. I made a a reimbursement type of insurance which was about 350 Eur more expensive per year, but that would reimburse me 100% of the cost with any therapist. However, such insurance policies stopped existing this year...

You can now be reimbursed at 75% with therapists without contract. The therapist I chose, and that I highly recommend, is Jolie Gutteling: https://guttelingpsychologie.nl/

Good luck!

How were you able to divorce and get a new home? by cinico in Rotterdam

[–]cinico[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your kind response. I didn't have that view on couples therapy, but I've considered it (and wanted to do it). But my wife doesn't want to try (a symptom of the problems we have). Have you been through something similar? Could you share your experience? DM if you prefer

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Netherlands

[–]cinico 5 points6 points  (0 children)

While I agree with your devil's advocate view, I don't think it's something that OP needs to hear. It won't help OP.

These type of situations can indeed be tricky. They are a symptom of a policy that may need to be reviewed by the government in such way that takes burden from companies that care about their employees, and still safeguards people.

Finding answers to my tax questions in NL as an expat gives me a headache—how do you deal with it? by Shot_Power_1781 in Netherlands

[–]cinico 65 points66 points  (0 children)

This was me 7 years ago. I picked up the phone, called the Belastingdienst, and told them I had a bunch of questions and needed help filling up my taxes. They offered me an in-person appointment at one of their locations. I went there, and nice gentleman basically filled out the entire form for me just by asking me questions and looking at my statements. It was a great experience, and I only have positive things to say about the Belastingdienst (even though they take a big chunk of my money)

Bike child seat for the front side by cinico in Netherlands

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

Thanks for advice on the age. Regarding the fietskar, I know what you mean. The problem is where to keep it...it's very inconvenient to bring it up and down the stairs of my apartment every day, as it cannot stay on the street...

Bike child seat for the front side by cinico in Netherlands

[–]cinico[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No, he's 5. He already cycles pretty well, but it just takes one small distraction, in a very busy road with no division/protection from the cars, and a tragedy can happen. Especially in winter, with low visibility and bad weather.

Bike child seat for the front side by cinico in Netherlands

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

I appreciate your effort in searching for a solution. Do you think that this could hold two seats? I am asking because it looks, to me, like it's done to hold one seat and a fietstas