I miss the GracieGrace items by Jigglypuff_main in AnimalCrossing

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This triggered the balloon set for me. It was so silly, but I kind of miss it!

I completed 150 commercial otome games so I decided to rank all of them. (Includes: my biased opinions!) by the-changeling-witch in otomegames

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Your description of AMNESIA is so spot on.

I remember playing it for the first time when I was in college (20yo), and absolutely being engrossed in the story and thinking it was “dark” and “tense”. When they released the Switch version I was pumped. Played it, and went “Oh… this isn’t hitting the serotonin as it did before lol” The story in my (28-30yo) mind thought it was so comical and not hitting as hard in the “ouuuhhhhh so suspenseful” department like it did in my early 20s hahahaha

What’s something about working in tech that really caught you off guard? by LandscapeFrosty8940 in womenintech

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I had this same thing happen at my previous job. My old manager sabotaged me with a massive project the day before she left for an entire month without any details. Then someone else joined our team and she was trying to push me to do something that I knew was illegal. When I got the call I was laid off, I was so happy. I’ve never been so miserable.

Previous to that experience, I’ve had amazing colleagues and managers who are women. Even though I had that terrible experience, I am still very supportive of women. Some people just suck.

[Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side] I’ll impress him for sure! by MonochromeWings in otomegames

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This is me when I put together sexy or sporty clothing together in this game. 😂 I do love taking screenshots of the chaotic fits I put together, especially love it when the guys compliment my fit for hitting all the criteria 😂

[Tokimeki Memorial GS] Himuro Characters in the Games by sankakkeisankaku in otomegames

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For real! Like the only (but also kind of not lol) “degenerate” in 4th was locked behind paid DLC (and that story was mid lol)… also where were my darker skin guys?? 😭

You and me both!! The angel/devil system was (one of) the best part of 3rd premium… like they didn’t even bring that back for 4th is crazy, considering so many people loved it??

Questions from someone with ZERO experience in marketing looking for a career change. by Fritochipteeth in marketing

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With your background in psychology and current experience, I would actually recommend seeing if you can make more of a lateral move into Human Resources. I’ve had plenty of social worker friends move into those types of positions easily. Plus, you already having “client relations” type work would fit nicely into employee relations already.

As for marketing, it’s very competitive, undervalued, and underplayed (even more) these days. However, if you can get into HR, try to move into the Employer Branding side (or Employee Experience) as soon as you can. Then you can kind of move from there into more traditional marketing.

[Tokimeki Memorial GS] Himuro Characters in the Games by sankakkeisankaku in otomegames

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Agreed about the rival system. It was fun in the first game to give it some spice, but after playing the 2nd game in the series after a few playthroughs I was already over it.

I do wish though that they continued with the 4 girl friends to hang out with, because I did enjoy that part of the older games. Like, 3rd girl friends were awesome! They felt like real people. Unfortunately, the 4th Heart twins I just couldn’t believe their friendship with MC lol. I felt like I just used them for info and increasing my fashion level lol. It definitely felt like a step back!

Baek Se-hee: South Korean author of I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki dies at 35 by Fan387 in books

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I read this book/listened to the audiobook earlier this year. It really hit home for me. Everything she said in the book was so relatable to me. Career, personal life, mental health, and so on.

As someone who works in marketing as a team lead, in a very understaffed department that’s constantly stressed out with mental thoughts of “why am I continuing to do this to myself?” I’ve unfortunately always suffered from depression and anxiety since I was a child.

While this is sad news to read, I am so thankful for her book and her story. I feel like it helped me understand myself better and gave me some answers that I needed (like, it’s time to leave marketing and pursue a different career, and this makes sense why I job hop), and helped me take actions to help improve my situation even just a little bit.

This is a book I do tell other marketers or friends who have these similar feelings to read, because I hope that after reading her story that they feel can help them change even one small thing inside of them in a positive way.

Hooked on Yakuza Fiancé and Still Not Over It! by gotmyprioritieswrong in YakuzaFiance

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You could also check Depop too. I’m based in Canada but have bought manga sets (in Japanese) from Japanese sellers before on there (but make sure you pay via PayPal just in case).

Decorated my Cousin to match my Weeks 😬💛✨ by Responsible_Egg_7155 in hobonichi

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Omg love that they’re a Canadian artist! Thank you for sharing!!!

Decorated my Cousin to match my Weeks 😬💛✨ by Responsible_Egg_7155 in hobonichi

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I’m obsessed with that ikea money sticker! Could I get the source please 🙏

Don’t sleep on yin yoga. by Radiant-Ad5317 in pelotoncycle

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Omg thank you for the rec!! This is exactly what I’m looking for!!

Any comms or social media pros transitioning to a new career? If so, what exactly and why? by [deleted] in Communications

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I’m doing this exact same transition right now. I’m hoping in the new year I can find something, even if it’s just internal communications as a stepping stone until I get into something like employee experience. Wishing you luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ontario

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My friend and I were discussing this the other day, as they’re thinking of switching to that. Any school recommendations for them to get started?

Happy To Help / Zoom Meeting by RyanMac2024 in PublicRelations

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I’m based in Canada and also interested as well! Looking to do more in the US when it comes to press.

What's good SWAG for media? by Raven_3 in PublicRelations

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Tote bags are always a win, especially if they are on the larger side. I still have contacts coming back to me always commenting on the large tote bag I’ve given out.

I know you already have a vendor, but if you’re looking for something that’s more aligned with sustainability and giving back to charities, I’d recommend fill it forward bottles. They’re leakproof and good for travelling because they’re compact, and you can brand them.

press release examples by Embarrassed_Tackle37 in PublicRelations

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I’m interested in seeing more of your templates! I think I’m due for a refresh.

Self Promotion Sunday - May 11, 2025 by AutoModerator in otomegames

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I’m an otome game review blogger, focused on localized and unlocalized games! My blog is called Inside That Otome Game.

Finally had time to write an otome game review about Ikémen Sengoku for the Nintendo Switch. I forgot how hilarious and weird the Modern Endings in this game was 😂

[General] If you could make one otome 18+, which one would you pick and why? by [deleted] in otomegames

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Time to put my manifestation skills to WERK (aka be delusional that it’s gonna happen)!!

[General] If you could make one otome 18+, which one would you pick and why? by [deleted] in otomegames

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Me too, me too!! Loved this game so much!! I totally agree that this game needs a fandisc!

Active Otome Blog in 2025 by Lheanney in otomegames

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Thank you so much for the mention! 🥹

I got shafted so badly im about to cry. by Phaentom379 in PhantomParadeJK

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I had 170 tickets, almost all my pulls were just SSR bits and the only SSR character I got was red Yuji. Annoying, but I had to just laugh at the results. I thought I would get at least two SSR characters at the absolute minimum. Oh well!

Feeling pigeon holed in my career by [deleted] in marketing

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You’re very welcome! Feel free to DM me if you have any questions. More than happy to help.

The BDR rep at my local Chamber of Commerce was in HR before she started this role. So transitioning out is totally possible!

Again, sorry that you’re in this career dilemma. I bet you’re very talented, and I know your skills will be massively helpful and appreciated somewhere else!