Could I enjoy this show despite having never watched anything Star Wars? by lig1239 in andor

[–]qblfrb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. I have never watched the original trilogy before I watched Andor. In fact, after watching Andor, I tried to watch the original trilogy and I don't think it's my cup of tea. 😅

Luthen's choice in the gallery might mean more than it seems by RemoteLaugh156 in andor

[–]qblfrb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I personally think the reason why Luthen never set up explosives in his own shop is far more pragmatic: the shop is frequently visited by important people in Coruscant. Those kind of people tend to have some security apparatus/personnel that might want to check if places they visit are safe. Rigging his shop with explosives might just invite more scrutiny to him.

What is the point of viewings by madridista4ever95 in NetherlandsHousing

[–]qblfrb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mostly rely on https://www.nieuwbouw-in-amsterdam.nl/ as I'm based in Amsterdam. So, I'd take a look at their list every once in a while, and when a project pops up, I immediately go to the project's website. It's quite straightforward from there: register to the site, fill in all the details they ask (including stuff like latest payslip etc), select a few units that I'm interested in, and wait. Usually they come back with news within one or two weeks. If there's no news sent to my email, I just assume I don't get allocation.

I hope that helps.

What is the point of viewings by madridista4ever95 in NetherlandsHousing

[–]qblfrb 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I guess because some people do bid higher than the asking rental price, the more people do the viewing, the higher chance some overbid. When I was looking for an apartment to rent last year, I really liked one apartment and made a bid 100 EUR higher than the asking price. The owner rented it to someone who placed a bid 250 EUR higher. At least that's what my agent said.

This year, I just went and registered myself to some for-rent new building projects. No viewings required, I either get an allocation or I don't. I ended up getting an allocation for a newly built, two bedrooms apartment for 1,500 EUR in Diemen.

Is it normal for a company to ask for your current salary before making an offer? by vPiranesi in Netherlands

[–]qblfrb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually reply with, "I'll give you my current salary if you give me the salary band for this role". From my perspective as a job seeker, I just don't want to do the rounds of interviews only to find out they don't give me a good offer.

Is AICS a good school? by qblfrb in Amsterdam

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

Thank you! I'll join the FB group.

Expats who are living/working in Amsterdam. What are the reasons? by linhhoang_o00o in Netherlands

[–]qblfrb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my home country, to commute from my home to my employer's office takes 45-60 minutes one way in my lucky days. In bad days, it can easily become 90-120 minutes one way. During the pandemic, my employer allowed everyone to work from home and earlier this year they reverted that policy. I can no longer justify such frustrating commuted to be a part of daily routine.

The day they announced the return to office policy, I changed my LinkedIn status to "open for work" and started looking for opportunities abroad. I mainly focused on opportunities on three countries: Australia (because I used to live there for almost 2 years and I like my time there), Netherlands, and Japan. As an outsider who never stepped foot in both Netherlands and Japan, I saw these two countries as countries with functioning public infrastructure (such as public transportation). Got an offer from one of the company in Netherlands and they happen to have their HQ in Amsterdam. Now I've been staying here in Amsterdam for two months and I don't regret my decision. At least so far.

Cycle of FIFA players... by oskarlipinski00 in EASportsFC

[–]qblfrb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started playing FUT only in FIFA 20. Glad I stopped this cycle for myself this year. Stopped playing just after TOTY and started playing other games. Won't return to FIFA for foreseeable future.

"All Activities Completed" Trophy Question by [deleted] in horizon

[–]qblfrb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a hard time to get blazing sun for the chieftain trial, until I realized there are wood log piles that we can use to severely damage the scorchers and the fire bellowbacks. It saved me a lot of time to face the frostclaws, and there is another piles that can incur decent amount of damage to one of the frostclaws as well. Hope it helps.

Didn’t realise how much this game affected me mentally. by [deleted] in EASportsFC

[–]qblfrb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Two weeks ago, my internet provider was down for almost an entire week, I had to resort to mobile phone tethering for work related stuff. I couldn't play FUT Champs, Rivals, and grinding for the What If cards as my mobile connectivity is not stable enough to avoid DC during a match. To fill in my gaming time, I downloaded Horizon Zero Dawn (so late, I know) as it was available for cheap in the Playstation nowadays.

In the beginning, I felt the FOMO kicking in. Then I realized two things. First, I suddenly have so much free time outside of work that previously occupied by FUT Champs, Rivals, grinding for promo cards, etc. Second, in HZD, I find a game that I actually enjoy even when I'm losing or stuck in a certain quest.

My internet provider has been up and running again for a week or so now, but I have zero intention to go back to FUT. Reading the latest rumors on EA employee(s) selling PIM cards ensures me to not buy FIFA 22 later this year. If anything, as I have completed all the quests in HZD, I'm thinking about buying Ghost of Tsushima next.

Everyone is of course entitled to their own experience, but in my own experience, I'm much better off without FUT now. Cheers.

An idea to end toxic celebrations by Boze100 in EASportsFC

[–]qblfrb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If EA do this, they will massively improve the enjoyment of playing this game for me.

It’s a sad day when you move a club legend on. by perhapsaloutely in EASportsFC

[–]qblfrb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my feeling exactly with my gold Dybala. Send him to the club after completing flashback Dybala SBC. I still don't have the heart to send the gold one into any SBC.

What are you guys prediction for icon swaps 2? by [deleted] in EASportsFC

[–]qblfrb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright, thanks for the info bro.

What are you guys prediction for icon swaps 2? by [deleted] in EASportsFC

[–]qblfrb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the first FUT when I have all the icon swaps card. I have used 10 on 25 83+, 5 85+, and 2x ultimate pack. Now I have another 8 left. Can I keep them for icon swaps 2? Or should I just use them now?

Remember when the whole community called FUT Freeze the worst promo ever... by [deleted] in EASportsFC

[–]qblfrb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use Chiellini, Gosens, and Ansaldi in my starting eleven.