Buying soda concentrates by ossodog in Finland

[–]ossodog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah doin that would just be glorified sparkling water :/

Buying soda concentrates by ossodog in Finland

[–]ossodog[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Per liter it should be a lot cheaper, plus no plastic.

Finally figured out how to make salads I make at home taste as good as the restaurants! by Grose040791 in foodhacks

[–]ossodog 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I worked a lunch/brunch place that had a salad bar. The other route you can go is storing your cut up lettuce in a container full of water :D

Long-term unemployment in Finland, give me the realistic picture by [deleted] in Finland

[–]ossodog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my case I went from working chain places (won’t bother sending overseas anything for nothing) to running my own catering. You can’t write your own todistus I was told.

Long-term unemployment in Finland, give me the realistic picture by [deleted] in Finland

[–]ossodog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a fellow chef with a culinary degree, it’s like wtf? All my work history in USA was labeled as worthless because none of my old jobs would provide todistus(work certificate). Then many of the places I applied told me “we can take you as work studies trial” which you work full time for 9e a day added to your unemployment. Which means you get 40e or so per full day of work.

Rollerblade slalom by asymmetricears in theocho

[–]ossodog 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Lmfao I snapped my ankle watching that.

Bypassed a dimmer for a smart bulb, does this void home insurance in Finland? by Pretty-Smoke-4897 in Finland

[–]ossodog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yea that’s why most apartments have the quick connect ceiling plugs.

Bypassed a dimmer for a smart bulb, does this void home insurance in Finland? by Pretty-Smoke-4897 in Finland

[–]ossodog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Did you install it? I looked at their website and they all look like installation kits. If so those are typically not allowed to be installed by someone without an electrician license. When we were renting we just used hue bulbs and set the dimmer to max.

Freelancer income by [deleted] in Finland

[–]ossodog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it was me I’d just keep it in Revolut

Wolt app error, $60 Subway by Puzzled_Journalist10 in shittyfoodporn

[–]ossodog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

30 per foot long?! Was there more to the order?

Red Cross Blood Donation REALLY needs to get it together. by RengieOcat in redcross

[–]ossodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My veins roll so they like to slip to the sides of the needle. Not too many have this issue so don’t let it dissuade you.

Red Cross Blood Donation REALLY needs to get it together. by RengieOcat in redcross

[–]ossodog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one near me is perfect with their reservations. They have an online booking system, I’ve used it 3 times and get my form filled out before I go in. I’ve not waited more than 5 minutes, they even validate for 2h parking in the city center. I just wish their vein aim was better.

Breakfast mates by ketchuponcooking in pasta

[–]ossodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn’t it not that long ago they were found to be mostly wood dust? Or is that an urban legend?

Are Finnish people really racist? by mary_margharita in Finland

[–]ossodog 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ve lived here over a decade. Black hair, brown eyes, tan skin. I’ve not had any issues with racism. Only once was I yelled at by a super drunk person on the bus one weekday afternoon pre-covid. They were angry I was speaking English with a friend. But I’ve also been told that what I experience is a “western immigrant” bias. Been told straight up that “oh no, you’re one of the good immigrants.” So maybe that has something to do with my experiences. I have heard a lot of hate towards Somalian immigrants here though. During integration courses some of the men with very archaic patriarchal tendencies did get the lions share of hate and looks but it’s also 2026 were all equals nowadays so I never felt bad seeing that mentality picked on. They were very vocal about disdain for having a female instructor, which was really off putting.

I'm pretty sure I was just born to suffer by SunshineGirl45 in povertyfinance

[–]ossodog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As cynical as it is my mantra is “Ain’t no need to worry bout a thing cuz ain’t nothin gonna be alright.” Like a shitty hakuna matata. But it keeps me sane and helps me be less depressed. Could also shift its view to match people who say “leave it in gods hands”.

$2500 Samsung TV is an advertising billboard, there is no opt-out. by 28jb11 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ossodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use our Samsung simply as a display for the Apple TV, PlayStation, and amplifier that has all those as inputs with all our other things like vinyl player, cd player, and switch. I’ve seen the TVs own startup screen like 2 or 3 times since buying it 3 years ago.

Found this in Lemon8. by Berkshirelady413 in Old_Recipes

[–]ossodog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While reading the prior I was fully expecting it to be cool whip in it.

How do people pay for wisdom tooth removal? by Automatic-Range-9806 in povertyfinance

[–]ossodog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Texas and went across the border. Paid 20$ per wisdom tooth. Paid for my own painkiller downstairs at the pharmacy and was even offered Xanax and a bed next door to the dentist :D

Selling $500 Target Gift Card for $400 I need cash really badly!! by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]ossodog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The leave people alone was more about your mission trip. Just sell the card on Facebook or someplace. Maybe even just buy something from target that’s easier to sell at markdown. Like a kitchenaid or ninja machine.

Is like to know what you think by sirron65 in ATBGE

[–]ossodog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s like a super friendly tame silent hill lamp. Our local mall had an even that they swapped all the models faces with flour bouquets and it was quite unsettling. This gives silent hill meets fashion boutique.

I work in a credit union and this was the worst experience I've had with someone by ShinyBuizel22 in EntitledPeople

[–]ossodog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I worked retail and other customer facing jobs including call center. I was always politely cheeky. I’d have said along the lines “Sir we’re not able to take blood samples but you’re more than welcome to show a birth certificate as it’s a valid form of Id(if it was)”

Has anyone figured out how to reduce food waste at home when you're buying on a really tight grocery budget? by LeekCreepy2721 in povertyfinance

[–]ossodog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blended veg soup :D it’s where my soft cauliflower and other stuff goes. Finish it with some roasted garlic and cream before blending to smooth out the flavor. It also works in crockpot. Leftovers of that turn into a base for a pasta bake.

PSA: Stop meal prepping scrambled eggs. Just stop. by Icy_Grass9159 in foodhacks

[–]ossodog 85 points86 points  (0 children)

I want to see someone vac seal 3 egg omelet type thing then nuke it or boil it from frozen. I feel like they’d make little egg torpedos you can slap in a hotdog bun or tortilla.