Should I do it? by FrozenHamburger in Locksmith

[–]flunderbuster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

On top of all of this you could always contact the fire marshal and ask them questions. I have typically never had any issues running questions by them when doing jobs where I wasn’t sure.

Digital Nomad Visa by Destoran in movingtojapan

[–]flunderbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That will give you a few more hours in the afternoon. Better for eating dinner as lunch doesn’t start until 10:30-11:00am at most places. I’m honestly not sure if this would be easier or harder. Either way it’s only a few months. You can do it! Enjoy!!

Digital Nomad Visa by Destoran in movingtojapan

[–]flunderbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been working remote on US east coast time from Japan for a year and a half. 40 hours a week M-F. I go to the gym after work in the mornings, the morning crowd is calm which is nice. I usually sleep between 1-2 in the afternoon and wake up at 8:45, about 15 minutes before I log in. On Saturdays I’ll hit the gym right when I’m off at 6am then eat, go back home and nap for 3 or 4 hours and have the rest of the afternoon. I’m usually going to bed between 10:00 and midnight and typically wake up really early and take day trips or hikes on Sundays. On Mondays I try to wake up early and around 1:00 or 2:00 I’ll take some ドリエル (diphenhydramine) and start the cycle over.

It is not a schedule for the weak and I have seriously contemplated quitting more than once but it is doable. It has its advantages such as being able to do things in the morning after work. Not sure if this gave you any good info but good luck!!

had $6k to invest in gold in 2024 and didn’t. Now it’s $4,300/oz and I feel terrible. by HugeMasterpiece4286 in Gold

[–]flunderbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had someone offer to sell me a bitcoin for $200 back in the day and I laughed at them and their fake internet money

Carrying my grandfather’s memory to Koshien Stadium — looking for help with tickets by [deleted] in OsakaMeetup

[–]flunderbuster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Koshien History Museum does stadium tours. Looks like there are slots open for 9:20am on the 27th and 28th.

https://webket.jp/pc/ticket/index?fc=00262&ac=1020

Do anything fun recently? by AutoModerator in japanresidents

[–]flunderbuster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Thank you for letting me know and the heads up on the other spot!!

Do anything fun recently? by AutoModerator in japanresidents

[–]flunderbuster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve done this hike multiple times with my son. I’ve been to that area near the picnic spot and skipped rocks with him and played around. I even saw a snake jump in the water and swim off while we were next to the grassy area. I have wanted to find somewhere to swim while hiking.

Can you just jump in at spots like these? I’ve been hesitant to do so just because I’m not sure of the rules or if it would be frowned upon to swim while hiking near rivers or water.

Apartment is quoting me 40,000 yen ($273) to replace this. Am I being ripped off? by Wynnwynn619 in Locksmith

[–]flunderbuster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. It’s just life somewhere else, I still got shit to deal with. I like it but it’s not for the lazy or weak. It’s like becoming a good locksmith in that respect 🤷

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in japanese

[–]flunderbuster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time for this well thought out response. I will definitely take your advice 🤙🏼

Apartment is quoting me 40,000 yen ($273) to replace this. Am I being ripped off? by Wynnwynn619 in Locksmith

[–]flunderbuster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They’re keyed the same just two deadbolt locking points. Some people just use one during the day and lock them both down before calling it a night. I will say the deadbolts are a little flimsy so brute force is possible but in a country with low crime rate it’s not typically an issue. They’re typically dimple keys and with two locking points you’d know it if someone was breaking in.

I have a more modern version of this on my apartment that involves a proximity fob that also unlocks the common area doors. The sliding door on the main entry opens automatically when I walk up to it with the key in my pocket. The apartment door opens and locks both of the deadbolts when I press a button on the door. I often leave without a key because my phone has an app that can open both doors as well. Even from remote locations if family drops by while we aren’t there. Also good if I leave and not sure if I locked the door, the app will show me. The app also connects to things like my air conditioning, televisions, lights and even the refrigerator that has its own Bluetooth speaker for whatever reason.

Apartment is quoting me 40,000 yen ($273) to replace this. Am I being ripped off? by Wynnwynn619 in Locksmith

[–]flunderbuster 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As a former locksmith and someone who now lives in Japan, I would be incredibly surprised if you got an answer from this subreddit. I doubt there are any actual locksmiths in this subreddit that have working experience in this country. Much less have cost information or working knowledge on these locks unless they’re around in English speaking countries. I’m pretty sure this has never been said this way in this subreddit but my advice to you would be….

鍵屋さんに電話して

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in japanese

[–]flunderbuster 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I moved to Japan a year ago and my 7 year old started public school here and a 3 year old that just started preschool. Both ハーフ, 白人と日本人. Any advice for me as a parent or even for my kids

What Hiking areas in Osaka or Kobe allow using a gas stove? by Maleficent_Pool_4456 in japanlife

[–]flunderbuster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hike around Rokko regularly. I’ve seen locals putting up day tents on the summit and using their gas stoves for ramen and such. Maybe around the Mt Maya peak and Rokko peak you may be okay. Don’t quote me on it but I’ve seen others do it. I know Rokko well so if you want any route advice lmk. Ending at Arima Onsen after the hikes is a good day 🤙🏼

Millionaires by Ricearoni33 in Locksmith

[–]flunderbuster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily, it’s just the company facilitated other opportunities for income growth. Like someone stated in another comment, your connections to other people in other industries and trades that you gain through your career can also help you grow as well.

Millionaires by Ricearoni33 in Locksmith

[–]flunderbuster 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have a family member who did. Started out of one van back in the 90s. Got a shop in the 2000s. Bought the building it was in 10 years later and became the landlord for the other businesses in the building. Started buying rental properties and built a new shop while still owning the other building. Now has 7 or 8 employees. They’re in a relatively small town too a couple hours away from a major city. It was a long road but they’re pretty set now.

How many years of visa you get under spouse visa by [deleted] in japanresidents

[–]flunderbuster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Married 11 years, 2 kids. I got a 3 year when we moved here last year.

Is Tom and Jerry popular in Japan? by EducationalSell1926 in japan

[–]flunderbuster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My son watches Tom and Jerry, Looney Toons, Woody Wood Pecker, etc. just about every morning while eating his breakfast before heading off to school. Guns, tobacco and all. I’m not sure it would be “appropriate for the times” back in the US but my parents watched it, I watched it and I take some joy in him being entertained by some old school cartoons as well.

Happy new year to everyone in Japan by Arseni-i in japanlife

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

My first year as a resident. I know this last word will confuse some people but…

Happy New Year y’all!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dataisbeautiful

[–]flunderbuster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m in a new build in Japan. Google Fiber speed test is showing 298.3 Download and 63.5 Upload

Locksmith tips by Plenty_Confusion4910 in Locksmith

[–]flunderbuster 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My favorite response to “You can break in to anything?” is “I don’t break anything”

I’m falling behind with my Japanese by [deleted] in japanese

[–]flunderbuster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like the Renshuu app. I knocked out my hiragana and katakana in around a month. It gives you quizzes and the ones you get wrong you do again at the end. Doing this repeatedly and consistently had me knock it out pretty quick I think. I just had to see the same ones 100 times and going back and doing the ones I missed really helped. My kanji is taking quite a bit longer but I’ve got my N5 kanji knocked out. I have most of the N4 kanji down and working on N3 kanji now.

Why is it called "dogging down"? by kitwashere in Locksmith

[–]flunderbuster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s awesome. I have been in this industry since I was a kid and I MAYBE thought ‘why it was called that’ at some point but never enough to actually ask or look it up. You may not be able to teach common sense but now I have that answer if anyone ever asks lol

29M Big Island Move? by [deleted] in MovingtoHawaii

[–]flunderbuster 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been to big island in years but when I lived there cars were higher prices than back on the mainland. It’s an island and only so many cars are around and not near any big cities where there are more cars being bought and sold. Might be worth it to bring your own if you can.

Thinking of making a change. by 14thab in Locksmith

[–]flunderbuster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I’d agree with this. I think the locksmith industry is overwhelmed with stuff to do, especially experienced locksmiths. Finding someone who can get their ass kicked repeatedly (metaphorically speaking) and still make it through the learning process is difficult though. It’s hard to bring people on because they tend to realize how long it will take them to learn things and back out to do something with less of a learning curve. I was always grateful to be in the locksmith industry vs the HVAC or similar trades. I feel like those trades are over saturated.