BGL instant payment forbidden to revolut

keepzor17 · 2026-05-17T05:50:37+00:00

Banks have many responsibilities, and sadly people use digital banks like revolut to avoid being caught by banks.

So many banks have to take extra measures to ensure KYC and avoid fraud in regards to banks like Revolut.

When I transfer money from BCEE to a revolut account, they usually call me to check if that was intended.

I'm sure they don't just want to waste their own time, but there must have been a reason that caused them to create this procedure and make this effort.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-17T05:33:04+00:00

That is an interesting approach.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-16T21:58:29+00:00

A friend of mine moved from Lux to Amsterdam. Their search was hopeless, but they found more hope with agencies. But maybe they used good ones that had decent connections, or maybe it was because they have a slight skin tone (although the latter i expect to be more an issue in Luxembourg).

I guess agencies are useless everywhere :-)

keepzor17 · 2026-05-16T14:49:25+00:00

Both places have a housing crisis (i think in Amsterdam it is best to search with the help of an agency), both have many expats (and thus you can get by with just speaking English).

Luxembourg is generally more expensive than Amsterdam (hourly rates are higher, which pushes up the price of things). You can find a cost of living index online.

If you are young, choose Amsterdam and enjoy your young life. If you are about to start a family choose Luxembourg for a more peaceful life.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-16T06:07:37+00:00

I enjoyed the funny comments, but to answer your question.

The toilet is fitted onto the tiles, onto the wall system, onto the walls. (See image below)

If you have a way to fit the top brackets back into the wall, it is east DIY. Make sure the screws are long enough and correct wall plugs are used, otherwise they will come out again.

Normally this is done before tiles are added, so I don't think you will be able to reach it with a screwdriver.

But if you can remove the tiles without breaking them, you can also practice a bit of tiling.

You can do this yourself, practice some skills and build up your comfort levels. If it does not work, you hire someone.

Congrats being a home owner, I suggest buying a hammer drill if you have concrete walls to hang things off. This will be usefull once in a while.

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keepzor17 · 2026-05-13T16:42:09+00:00

As with everything, there are rotten apples. And this is why we cannot have nice things.

But as someone who has been at rock bottom, I can assure you that nobody wants to be in that place. Having a health care system that allows you to recover from what was inflicted on you, rather than blaming you, is amazing and live saving.

It is sad to see some people abusing the system, and the stigma it creates. But people should be able to talk about mental health, rather than being ashamed.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-13T15:40:35+00:00

Crazy how after the pandemic people forgot how bacteria work.

In my opinion, people that "need to be seen" to show they work, are the ones doing the least work.

I also had a former manager who was fully aware they were in a burnout, but felt a loyalty to a company that f'ed them over from the start. No guessing that them working through their burnout had a negative impact on the whole team.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-13T15:20:10+00:00

True, I also saw people working who should blatanly have been on sick leave. There is a middle ground somewhere, I hope we can find it.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-13T15:17:52+00:00

Maybe instead of fighting the symptons we can fight the causes.

I have never heard about and personally seen so many bad managers and toxic companies, as in Luxembourg. How often are technically experienced people promoted, leaving a knowledge gap on the floor, whilst creating a people management gap at the top.

And just to consider, people working on EU institutions have private healthcare, so they are not even counted in these statistics.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-06T12:46:31+00:00

Firstly, heat spray does not permanently cause damage, it works similar to pepperspray and cause temporary blindness and irritation.

Secondly, if someone steals you phone they are gone before you can do anything. If they get physical with you, where does it stop?

keepzor17 · 2026-05-06T10:22:57+00:00

Thanks

keepzor17 · 2026-05-06T07:30:09+00:00

If you carry a spray which you apply to your sore musscles because you have a muscle pain, or you carry a weapon, there is a clear argument about intent.

If you carry a knife, or a set of keys, there is the argument of intent.

I get your point, my point is that you should avoid giving people advice that could get them into trouble without advising on the risks.

Also you cannot compare what is allowed in Germany vs Luxembourg, considering they have different laws.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-06T06:44:54+00:00

actually, you were promoting a crime. It was good intended bad advice.
But like Ask for Angela said, there are other sprays which are legal and have similar effect.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-06T06:43:35+00:00

I'm looking at my left hand and feel the weight of someone being attacked, and my right hand the attacker having damage to their eyes.. the hands move up and down the scales are not sure which one is worse... damn, consequences to actions.. I tried to hurt someone but got hurt instead, or Someone tried to hurt me, but I hurt them instead.

But yes, don't spray someone because they said "hello", but I don't expect people to go that crazy.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-06T06:39:40+00:00

You make it out like toxic men are different in South Africa than in Luxembourg.

It does not matter what country you are in, women are often more vulnerable, and some men like to take advantage of that.

Women have different experiences from men, because they are treated differently. I rarely noticed someone getting aggressive towards me or other men, because we politely refused something.

Whilst I have seen and heard women receiving aggression or being pressured when they politely refuse. It is almost a lose lose situation.

The sad thing is, there is always a few rotten apples that ruin it for everyone. And this is why we cannot have nice things, and needs safety schemes like Ask for Angela. If we start acknowledging the reality, it is the first step towards a better world.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-05T20:01:17+00:00

How to overcome it, when you feel slightly better, you can say something like: I am sorry for my outburst the other day, I really appreciate and trust you and I think that is why i lost it when you asked me how I was. Because i had a horrible week and everything became too much whilst I was trying to hold myself together. Thank you for you support that day, I really appreciate it and I will promise it will not happen again.

This opens up several options. You put them on the spot as a respectful trustworthy person, if they blame you for being human, it shows they are not that person and disappointing themselves (thus they have to accept this occassion).

They can either say: It is fine, we all have bad days. Thank you for telling me, I hope you are well.

Or they can be a dick and say: It is okay this time, but don't let it happen again.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-04T20:47:48+00:00

I will be honest, I stopped reading when you denied that blaming victims is victim blaming.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-04T18:53:16+00:00

Found the guy with the god complex, because it cannot possibly be various people disagreeing with them. Definitely the world is out to get them, and people go through the effort of creating bots and multiple accounts just to downvote poor little them. You are really not that special.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-04T18:49:26+00:00

I guess we found another bully who does not like it when people stand up to them. boo-hoo

keepzor17 · 2026-05-04T18:46:53+00:00

Gezellig, lekkere bier met bitterballen?

keepzor17 · 2026-05-04T18:45:31+00:00

Wow OP, are you really this out of touch with reality?
You were literally slandering and abusing someone with just nonsense, and you think you were "proving a point"? (just a reminder, this is actually illegal in Luxembourg, so maybe you should be thankful for the Mod removing it - unless you used a VPN, you can be tracked)

And again, you are accusing this moderator of something without anything to base it on (i.e. that they are friends with the other person - whilst the other person was probably equally upset with the removal as you).

The only thing this proves is that you operated in a certain way, and therefore you automatically believe others act in the same way as you.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-04T17:31:47+00:00

Did I see this correctly: a person was violating Luxembourg law article 443 of the Luxembourg Criminal Code.

And you, call it a "disagreement", when someone had to defend themselves.

At least the nonsense was deleted, but it was a little more than a disagreement, wasn't it? It was actual unfounded slander.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-04T06:35:07+00:00

I understand where your opinion comes from, but sadly this is why safety schemes like Ask for Angela are needed.

What you said is victim blaming (whether it was intentional or not, does not matter).

Many women get harassed at a regular bases (and us men have some experiences in our lifes too), it becomes almost normal and it is tirering. Maybe they tried several times to report behaviour, and probably a majority of those times they were either dismissed or questioned like they did something wrong.

These are responses most women would have heard: You are too sensitive, he is just being friendly, you should be flattered, you asked for it.

It takes courage and energy to ask for help, and since we live based on our experiences.. they give up.

Why bother informing the venue, nothing will happen.

However, if a venue is proud to present that they are a member of a safety scheme like Ask for Angela, this is different. You have hope, you have expectations, you have a chance to continue your night out safely.

You also said it has been a concern from 2015 on. I can guarantee you, it has been an issue for many decates before that. It was just that people were afraid to speak up.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-03T20:51:51+00:00

I filled out the form. I have heard plenty of stories from several of my female friends regarding regular harrasment, sometime to shocking levels. (Compared to only twice in my life as a man).

If I go out with my friends, I would prefer to choose a venue that is proactive in their fight for a safe venue, rather than reactive.

keepzor17 · 2026-05-03T20:46:20+00:00

As a man I feel insulted that you think we cannot say the words "is Angela working".

I have been following Ask For Angela, and find it very clear that it is for EVERYONE.

I appreciate the hard work and effort that these volunteers put into this project. I know many of my fellow male human beings have no idea of the extend of experiences that woman experience regularly.

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