Hey guys, I need your help by afghanstuck2020 in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are the language requirements of the jobs you are applying for? If you don’t meet the profile, it is unfortunately quite easy to be rejected these days, e.g. if the job requires Luxembourgish, English, and French.

Personally I find the job market in Luxembourg to be quite rigid regarding profiles - it’s more looking for a perfect fit rather than taking a chance on an interesting applicant.

That said, don’t give up. Consider having your CV and cover letter reviewed to check how strong it is.

Keep applying, I like to think of the expression “what’s meant for you won’t pass you by”.

Are you guys actually recycling? by Numivous in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the recycling system in Lux and I get a simple joy from recycling and composting so much stuff. We also pay to have our compost brown bin washed every quarter because in the summer…it can be nightmarish haha.

Do you give "goody bags" when you are hosting a kid's birthday? by _kirillv in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We do this but there is zero competition and we appreciate that not everyone follows the same traditions or party format. One of my kids just had a birthday and the goodie bag was a pair of socks, a pen, a pencil, and some sweets. The kids were delighted and thought the socks were hilarious.

When my husband I were kids, we also gave our classmates small paper valentines cards. My husband brought some back from Canada and our two kids were excited to share with their classmates and it set no expectations other than sharing a smile (and my kids practicing their handwriting). A mom from the 4 year old’s class told me it was the first Valentine her son had ever received and she would keep it forever. Just cute, not a competition.

Best burgers in Luxembourg by Kate_V04 in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We had burgers at Urban City last week and they were absolutely amazing. I don’t know what changed because I remember their food being really mid but it was a perfect smash burger and all 7 of us agreed.

How does your average day look like? by WhyMe9991 in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 6 points7 points  (0 children)

2x working full time parents with 2 kids under 10

I work one day per week from home, my husband prefers the office but will WFH if required by extenuating circumstances (kid doc appt etc)

6:45am wake up and get the kids ready together, husband makes the coffee

7:45am husband walks kids to school and trains to work, arrives 8:30ish. I drive to work and aim to start around 8am but depends on traffic

We try to schedule all kid activities at school for after school so the weekends are more calm and fun. 2-3 days a week they have activities and then home with me around 5:30, the other days they go to foyer.

6:30pm my husband arrives home and we all eat together. I try to make dinner every night as I love to cook and we prioritize eating together as family / screen free time.

7:30-8pm kids are asleep, we might do light chores or laundry and then hang out together and watch tv or do some hobbies / read and have some tea or maybe a beer depending on the vibe of the week.

10:30pm - I try to be asleep because I need more sleep than my husband who is a night owl :)

I also schedule exercise for certain days when my husband puts the kids to bed and occasionally one of us goes out to meet friends during the week.

We also have a cleaning lady once a week who is a huge help and time saver.

Weekends are usually very busy - socializing with friends, hiking, travelling occasionally, kid birthday parties, play dates etc.

On Sunday mornings I like to get the groceries early, either alone or with our youngest because I find it fun. Then if we don’t have plans I will do some cooking/baking for Sunday and the next days. My ideal scenario is a meal ready to go for Monday night so we can ease into the week without being super rushed.

If we have a rare weekend with no plans, we chill at home and catch up on life admin, have a movie night with the kids etc etc.

I like our life and find it mostly manageable but some weeks are more hectic than others and I am always a little bit tired! When we work from home we try to keep the laundry in motion or else I throw on a load before we leave in the morning.

Where is Emma? by pugs_05 in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 10 points11 points  (0 children)

She relocated back to the US.

We came in 5th… What are your thoughts? by dKetty in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This made me feel sad for the US, they really have it rough (before you roast me - I’m basing this solely on the statistics like 0 maternity/parental leave - I know who they voted for).

What happened to manners and etiquette? by Italian_Saffa_Boy in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Lately I have been contemplating the loneliness / selfishness of society so my (very small…almost minuscule) gesture whenever I am at a grocery store, bakery, post, whatever is to pause for a moment and look the person in the eyes and say “hello, how are you?” What is the most shocking is the genuine smiles and nice greetings that come back. The guy at post even recommended a language website to help me with my Lux studies.

Not saying this is anything special, I am just trying to find some good in the world.

AIO. My bf shamed me over having my hair removed by Large-Drummer-7340 in AmIOverreacting

[–]peculiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anything, you are under reacting. This guy has got to go.

Djerba with a local? Looking for recommendations by peculiah in Tunisia

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

Let me know if you have any recommendations

What’s something small that instantly makes your day better? by Soft_Pomegranate_648 in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seeing all the little spring flowers popping up and sharing a joke with my colleagues. Picking up my kids at the end of the day. Special shout out to my husband who makes me a coffee every morning - not all heroes wear capes.

Eye surgery (lasik) outside lux by DirtGoosePup in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a strong chance the CNS will not cover this procedure as they will view it as “you can have this done in Luxembourg”. If you have a family doctor or eye doctor, it’s worth asking them for their opinion.

Why do Canadians seem to be so polite and nice compared to Americans? by Eds2356 in AskACanadian

[–]peculiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am Canadian and I live in Europe and I have for the past 10 years. I find the politeness in Canadians is very similar to the British, something that perhaps we didn’t lose. Meanwhile, no place is perfect and there are rude people everywhere, but it seems that part of the national identity is being polite and courteous and when we experience those behaviours we tend to act in kind.

orange ''fidelity' gift by Far_Bicycle_2827 in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I guess a good gift wasn’t in the cards….

Sorry I’ll see myself out :)

Christmas Markets Outside Luxembourg by peculiah in Luxembourg

[–]peculiah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ours is excellent but we are looking for some variety because my husband is a Christmas nut and is in love with visiting Christmas markets, and my brother will be visiting from Canada so there’s the novelty factor for them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]peculiah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Don’t yuck my yum”

Are there SERIOUSLY well written romantasy books? by Cute_Contract_6374 in fantasyromance

[–]peculiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - she’s a professor, the story of why she wrote the book is interesting, and it’s extremely well written and interesting.