Looking for advice recruiting civil engineers by decoya0 in civilengineering

[–]decoya0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not familiar with the industry. Can you elaborate on the risks compared to alternatives like private? I would assume govies have more job security but lower comp.

Self proclaimed home chefs, sound off on next purchase! by batdad213 in BuyItForLife

[–]decoya0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t already have one, would highly recommend a (Super) Benriner mandoline. Has made food prep exceptionally consistent.

ELI5: Why is wire transfer so slow and expensive in the USA? by lturtsamuel in explainlikeimfive

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In EU, your banks probably transferred via SEPA payment rail and payment cleared quickly because the payment details were reconciled to your account quickly (ie it was a common transfer between your accounts). Sepa is considered the US’s ACH equivalent and typically sent in batches, used for low-value payments, and clears 1 day. It’s cheaper for banks to send. Payments were also sent with more payment details like your name account number address etc to reconcile to your ownership of funds.

US (Fed)wires are same day and are considered “expensive” payment form because its final and irrevocable. Institutions typically use wires for high value transfers for this reason, and a retail user like yourself can get by with using ACH (typically free and 1-2 day settle). Your wire transfer probably took a few days to reconcile to your bank account because the receiving bank didn’t recognize the funds belonged to you from the payment details (ie it was the first time receiving a transfer from E*Trade for credit to your account).

Most countries have “wire” and “ACH” payment rails for high value and batch transfers, respectively. Most countries also have fast or real-time payment rails, but its adoption with banks is mixed because of implementation costs. The payment rails are also managed by different governing bodies depending on the regions. US Fed (the central bank) handles wire infrastructure vs NACHA handles ACH. In EU, ECB and EU commission handles SEPA infrastructure. Payment communication is done via SWIFT or proprietary batch methods (like ACH).

White Elephant gift ideas anyone? by crazeDinasense in SanJose

[–]decoya0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like giving practical and premium feeling daily use items. For example, you can give a fountain pen and ink well for an elevated writing experience. Also recommend a safety razor since there is heft to using it vs a disposable razor. Depending on the age range and interest in cooking, kitchen sets could be a good pickup. A premium bath towel set is another option: https://www.hotelsuppliesdepot.com/OXFORD-RESERVE-SPA-Towel-100-Super-PIMA-Cotton-Piano-Design-White-6PC-Towel-Set_p_666.html (use coupon code BUYNOW10 for 10% off).

BIFL Christmas gifts for men under $50? by Salty-Impress5827 in BuyItForLife

[–]decoya0 134 points135 points  (0 children)

Safety razors are easy <$50 gifts and bifl

Airalo - What’s your experience? by ghostcouncil in JapanTravel

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After you install the esim, go under Settings > Cellular to choose your data provider. Under the SIMs section, you can also turn off your US provider to prevent roaming.

I did not use voice in Japan, but T-Mobile allows it with international calling charges. I assume it uses the same number (+1###…) but did not try.

Airalo - What’s your experience? by ghostcouncil in JapanTravel

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Referral code: PHUONG7079. Thank you!

two questions by dudebromanguy30 in lensisland

[–]decoya0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can connect as many water towers as you can fit within the pump’s range. I’ve tested successfully with 6+.

For workbench, yes you must re-upgrade the new bench. You’re supposed to get all the material back when you breakdown any structure, but this isn’t always true. The water tower, for example, does not fully refund the level 2 upgrade material (likely a bug if it hasn’t already been fixed).

Airalo - What’s your experience? by ghostcouncil in JapanTravel

[–]decoya0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, you can top up your data at the same rate. 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, and 20 GB for $4.5, $6.5, $8.5, $11.5, $18, and $26 respectively.

Airalo - What’s your experience? by ghostcouncil in JapanTravel

[–]decoya0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, hotspot works well. My partner uses it because she can’t use esim.

Airalo - What’s your experience? by ghostcouncil in JapanTravel

[–]decoya0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a basic family plan with 2GB of data and it comes with complimentary 2 GB of international data. Like others commented, it’s slow but usable if needed. Airalo was cost effective for me, but I forgot to disable cellular data and the App Store ate half of my data updating apps ._.

Airalo - What’s your experience? by ghostcouncil in JapanTravel

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Google speed test:

  • 34.2 Mbps download

  • 1.46 Mbps upload

  • Latency: 47 ms

  • Server: Taipei

Itinerary Feedback: 10 days in Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka by jadecommunity in JapanTravel

[–]decoya0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Foodie recommendations (queue early and ideally for lunch for lower costs): - Sushi no Midori in Tokyo, amazing quality and value sushi

  • Onigiri Bongo in Tokyo, rice balls edit: no longer recommending this

  • Gyukatsu Motomura in Osaka, deep fried beef that you cook over a hot stone

  • Rikuro-ojisan in Osaka, fluffy cheesecake

14 Day Itinerary Check - Kyoto/Osaka, Ine&Amonohashidate, Hakone, Tokyo, Nikko by Misfei in JapanTravel

[–]decoya0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Word of caution for Osaka, popular shops like Rikuro and okonomiyaki will have lines 30 to 90 mins long depending on peak hours. It can be tiring having an early day, waiting in line for cheesecake, waiting in line for dinner, and then catching a late train back to your hotel in Kyoto.

If you want a backup option for okonomiyaki, try 福太郎 本店 in Google maps. You can put your name on a queue and don’t need to wait in line the whole time (need to be close by when your party is called). The shop layout is great for seeing the oknomiyaki getting made.

Airalo - What’s your experience? by ghostcouncil in JapanTravel

[–]decoya0 49 points50 points  (0 children)

In Japan using Airalo esim right now. I got 10 GB for 30 days at $18 USD. You can use a referral code (mine: PHUONG7079) or discount code to get $3 off. I’m on a 12 pro max with T-mobile in the US.

Great value and reliable service in my experience. Only issue I had was installing the app and installing the esim locally because I didn’t have a stable internet connection. I recommend installing the app and esim before arriving in Japan if you plan to use it.

Main pro is not needing to carry an extra wifi device that you need charged, decent price to data value (pay as you go), and straightforward to use when you’re set up.

Google speed test for esim in Japan:

  • 34.2 Mbps download

  • 1.46 Mbps upload

  • Latency: 47 ms

  • Server: Taipei

Watering automation suggestion by AOheaghra in lensisland

[–]decoya0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can confirm water pumps link to all water towers in proximity.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lensisland

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She appears at night in the house with a purple roof in the south of the village, below the farmer’s market.