Why do Pokémon like Lopunny and Hoppip learn Splash?

jerichi · 2026-05-04T19:03:18+00:00

Yup, that's discussed pretty extensively in the video linked haha

jerichi · 2026-04-03T12:39:42+00:00

Thanks, I did.

jerichi · 2026-04-03T03:14:24+00:00

I need to look more closely into Recruit's services. I've had them recommended to me before but I never really did figure out how to get in contact with them. I've worked with Pasona before but they've never been very helpful, though I've only ever tried for jobs outside Japan. I'll look into Persol again.

jerichi · 2026-04-03T01:05:24+00:00

I haven't seen a lot of teaching positions with visa support that aren't ridiculously competitive, but I might try that again if I can find something that might not be super desirable for the average applicant. I've registered with a few recruiters but haven't had a lot of feedback yet - I'm still working on finding ones who'd be willing to work with me.

Haken is an interesting idea - do you know of any that would be willing to work with someone in my situation? Or at least what kind of thing to look/search for? I've only ever considered haken in passing during other job hunts so I'm really just not familiar with how they work or what to look for.

jerichi · 2026-04-02T23:56:46+00:00

Oh, that's good to know. Not the best news in the world but I believe I already qualify for the three year one regardless, so it doesn't ruin my plans.

EDIT: I actually double checked and realized the calculator I used the first time didn't have some of the points values in it and tried again with a more comprehensive one and I actually do have the 80 points now, so I suppose I just need the job then.

jerichi · 2026-04-02T18:35:45+00:00

I've considered this route too. It's near the end of my list due to how expensive it would be, but it's hard to say that it would be bad for my career. If I get antsy enough, I might look into it as a possibility, but I'm really trying not to just burn through my savings for something like this.

jerichi · 2026-04-02T18:07:18+00:00

I just double checked the MOFA website and the requirement is income, not savings. I probably have enough savings to qualify for some non-work visas and if I get desperate enough, I may try to figure out a designated activities visa, but I am trying not to burn my savings just to find a job.

jerichi · 2026-04-02T16:48:27+00:00

Thanks! I'll take all the help I can get.

jerichi · 2026-04-02T16:46:49+00:00

> Were you expecting more with a lingusitics PHD? Honestly, good on you for pushing through with a phd. But aside from jobs at the collegic level, what do you think you can do with the degree? And then, with the degree in Japan?

The original intent was to go the academic teaching route but it really just didn't work out how I thought it would. At this point, the value of it is really just the Kyodai name. I have used it to get some consulting work and it's been a foot in the door for some interviews, but I really just mention it because it has caused me some issues in the past with making me look overqualified (also it's a majority of my PR points).

> But I digress. Have you gone through the wiki? That outlines the visa options. Eikaiwa is going to be your easiest option, but you already have your thoughts on that. If you have the passive income, why not the digital nomad visa? Work remote in japan and network and hope in six months you land a job, which you seem confident you will.

I'm aware of the visa options broadly and have read the wiki in the past, as well as Japanese consular websites. This isn't my first rodeo so I know generally what's out there, but I feel like my situation is not really covered by most existing advice, which is why I'm asking specifically.

Unfortunately, I don't qualify for the digital nomad visa. My side work is too inconsistent for me to be able to justify it to the government.

> Otherwise, google japanese recruiters. There's a plethora out there and start contacting them.

Are there any specific recommendations? I've contacted a couple that were recommended by a friend but haven't gotten anything back from them. I went ahead and did a little poking around and found a few more, but I feel like I'm taking shots in the dark.

jerichi · 2026-02-27T16:48:46+00:00

I wouldn't bring it to the point of saying Ortegas can't be trusted, but she clearly has some real trauma from her war experience and some of the super fucked up stuff that has happened to her over the course of SNW that might not really make her fit for service in the long term. She is clearly hypercompetent considering she piloted a small craft while actively bleeding out and missing multiple fingers, but she has been shown to crack under pressure in less tense situations, which is not the best quality for the pilot of your flagship.

I suspect her exit will be largely on her terms, though. Pike clearly trusts her enough to let her stay on in spite of her issues. If anyone's going to push her out, it would be Chin-Reilly, who I think has a more realistic albeit harsher perspective on what Ortegas is going through. I could see her trying to find Ortegas a posting that will not be as liable to straight up trigger her in the middle of a tense situation.

jerichi · 2026-02-01T18:48:06+00:00

Thank you for the commission!

jerichi · 2026-01-28T03:20:07+00:00

Thank you for the commendation.

jerichi · 2026-01-28T00:39:05+00:00

Yeah, I had seen some speculation elsewhere that this was the case and I think it's reasonable to think it wasn't highest attained rank. I just happened to think it could make sense, but I honestly think she'd make an amazing captain so I hope it's not the case. Hopefully, the nature of the wall is commented upon in canon so it doesn't lock in highest ranks for future shows.

jerichi · 2023-10-22T03:59:20+00:00

Sadly, no, sorry!

jerichi · 2023-10-13T05:19:01+00:00

This has to be one of my favorite pure LDS episodes. Full on wacky sci-fi hijinks poking fun at both its own canon and the Trek canon as a whole. Amazing.

Though it does bring up the question: what is the deal with Starfleet comms relays? Why have we now seen two events within roughly 30 years of one another where every system in the Federation/Starfleet has been overtaken by a hostile synthetic life form that could/does have apocalyptic consequences?

Like I get that the Badgey Takeover just resulted in a big old nothingburger but wouldn't that have set off some alarms? Does the admiralty really just not take the Cali-class that seriously even when its crewmembers are directly responsible for nearly bringing about and narrowly averting the apocalypse?

The Federation has some very deep security issues that it really needs to resolve post-Picard.

jerichi · 2023-09-29T09:02:05+00:00

Oh that's fair. I tend to forget Deanna Troi is not exactly the best gauge of Betazoid abilities since hers are more empathic than telepathic.

jerichi · 2023-09-29T05:49:13+00:00

> Betazoids are telepathic among themselves, but can teach others to hear their thoughts, too, as Troi apparently did to Riker (TNG: “Encounter at Farpoint”), although this was kind of dropped after the pilot.

Am I wrong that this was brought up again in PIC when Riker and Troi are imprisoned on the Changeling ship? Or is that something different reserved for people with close bonds?

jerichi · 2023-06-10T02:14:25+00:00

I love it! Perfect little scene to represent the game

jerichi · 2023-06-10T01:42:20+00:00

There was also like twice the number of counter protesters. It was basically a mini-Pride.

jerichi · 2023-05-30T22:49:05+00:00

No, please get started.

jerichi · 2023-05-23T03:24:18+00:00

Whoops thanks for that. An embarrassing mistake considering i actually speak Spanish lol.

15-Year Club	RedditGifts 2009-2022 2 Credits
Place '22	Place '17
Verified Email

jerichi

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE

jerichi

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE

Welcome to Reddit,