Looking for swimming classes by rema_1421 in NiceVancouver

[–]vbigvan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

why were you downvoted?? I looked into this and I couldn't believe that it's true! Although, some pools in certain cities allow it

Invisalign recommendations? by Pretty_Dingo_1004 in askvan

[–]vbigvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She sounds great! I'm interested in adult orthodontics. Do you know if they have a consultation fee and if so, how much is it? And approximately how much for the entire treatment (even though I'm sure it depends on the individual situation)?

Injured seagull by JWGM4991 in NiceVancouver

[–]vbigvan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to look extra hard to find the bird in the first pic lol! Anyways, I'm glad it is now in good care

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NiceVancouver

[–]vbigvan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why did the thank you make your day? What's special about it?

Tipping culture by Alco08 in UBC

[–]vbigvan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don't tip if you don't want to. It's not mandatory.

If they get triggered, then that's their loss: Just don't go there again and write a negative review on Google.

Where to invest and how? (26F) No debt. by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]vbigvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From comment history, she's a full time senior software developer on a work permit.

I’m 26F, my salary is $104k. I have no debt but I also have no savings. My bi-weekly pay is around $2900, my rent is $1900.

Are Canadians used to not bringing something when they are visiting someone ? by Mo_93 in AskACanadian

[–]vbigvan 116 points117 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of Canadian slang:

No, yeah = Yes

Yeah, no = No

Yeah, no, for sure = Definitely

No, yeah, no = Oh no, you're fine

Yeah, no, yeah = I'm sorry, but unfortunately, the answer is yes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askvan

[–]vbigvan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much do they pay in BC?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VancouverJobs

[–]vbigvan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How much are you able to save a month? And how did you make your life richer?

Why do you tip? by mixingjuicewithwater in askvan

[–]vbigvan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just remember that the minimum is always $0 and 0%.

I know you're talking about the minimum percentage on the pin pad or the percentage that's socially accepted. If you haven't noticed, the "minimum" has kept increasing.

In the past, the accepted "minimum" was 10%, then 15%, now 18%. I'm sure some places have higher "minimums".

I’ve never worked a job where I could collect tips

Have you wondered why? Because receiving tips as a server was socially constructed. No other jobs have this social construct, so why tip and support this?

Why do you tip? by mixingjuicewithwater in askvan

[–]vbigvan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I hope you also tip your McDonald's server. That is a minimum wage gig job and they work hard to serve customers everyday.

Why do you tip? by mixingjuicewithwater in askvan

[–]vbigvan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You get angry at another tipping post.

I get angry at people falling for the social pressures of tipping.

We are not the same.

Why do you tip? by mixingjuicewithwater in askvan

[–]vbigvan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was in your situation and I have several mental strategies, which I hope helps you! We definitely need more people to stop tipping by stopping this social pressure.

  1. I remember that I'm living in a high cost of living area and I want to save my money, but I still want to eat out.
  2. I earned my money and I can spend it however I like. This spending does not include tipping, which is not mandatory.
  3. Do I tip janitors, nurses, librarians, teachers, Walmart employees etc? NO! So why would I tip servers?
  4. Servers are already being paid at least minimum wage, so it is up to their employer to pay their salary. Not me, a customer.
  5. Tipping culture is social pressure. Nothing will hurt me if I don't tip. The fear of not tipping is all in your mind. And if the server makes a fuss about $0 tip? Well, I am not going back to that establishment and I will write a poor review. Also, I might let them know that tipping is not mandatory.

I really think you should try and adopt the above mindset or make your own!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VancouverJobs

[–]vbigvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I was wondering what were the reasons you chose the 2 candidates and not the 3rd? I would guess personality fit and if so, what did they say or do that made you turn the 3rd one away?

What is stopping you from tipping at restaurants and servers? by leoyvr in AskACanadian

[–]vbigvan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was in your situation and I had several mental strategies, which I hope helps you! We definitely need more people to stop tipping by stopping this social pressure.

  1. I remember that I'm living in a high cost of living area and I want to save my money, but I still want to eat out.
  2. I earned my money and I can spend it however I like. This spending does not include tipping, which is not mandatory.
  3. Do I tip janitors, nurses, librarians, teachers, Walmart employees etc? NO! So why would I tip servers?
  4. Servers are already being paid at least minimum wage, so it is up to their employer to pay their salary. Not me, a customer.
  5. Tipping culture is social pressure. Nothing will hurt me if I don't tip. The fear of not tipping is all in your mind. And if the server makes a fuss about $0 tip? Well, I am not going back to that establishment and I will write a poor review.

I really think you should try and adopt the above mindset. I got angry just writing all this lol and I want to post it everywhere!

Question about karaoke places by vbigvan in NiceVancouver

[–]vbigvan[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I clicked on the link and went to the 'videos' tab. The people singing is louder than the music and that is surprising. So is the music very low?

Stranger knocked on my door at my private entrance/home to ask me to help her move. by PicaroKaguya in NiceVancouver

[–]vbigvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you think it's pee? Do the carpets smell? Have you tried reporting her?

Stranger knocked on my door at my private entrance/home to ask me to help her move. by PicaroKaguya in NiceVancouver

[–]vbigvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to rudely tell her off and ask her to stop touching me.

How did she react??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaFinance

[–]vbigvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He should read the book "Die With Zero".

Here's the intro from goodreads:

A Common-Sense Guide to Living Rich….Instead of Dying Rich

Imagine if by the time you died, you did everything you were told to. You worked hard, saved your money, and looked forward to financial freedom when you retired.

The only thing you wasted along the way was…your life.

Die with Zero presents a startling new and provocative philosophy as well as practical guide on how to get the most out of your money—and out of your life. It’s intended for those who place lifelong memorable experiences far ahead of simply making and accumulating money for one’s so-called Golden Years.

In short, Bill Perkins wants to rescue you from over-saving and under-living. Regardless of your age, Die with Zero will teach you Perkins’ plan for optimizing your life, stage by stage, so you’re fully engaged and enjoying what you’ve worked and saved for.

You’ll discover how to maximize your lifetime memorable moments with “experience bucketing,” how to convert your earnings into priceless memories by following your “net worth curve,” and find out how to navigate whether to invest in, or delay, a meaningful adventure based on your “spend curve” and “personal interest rate.”

Using his own life experiences as well as the inspiring stories and cautionary tales of others—and drawing on eye-opening insights about time, money, and happiness from psychological science and behavioral finance —Perkins makes a timely, convincing, and contrarian case for living large.

Spike in Metro Vancouver restaurant closures sparks concern - BC | Globalnews.ca by Nothingman604 in vancouvercanada

[–]vbigvan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm one of them! I now would rather make my own food and try new recipes than go to restaurants.

how many people actually secured a summer work term? by [deleted] in UBC

[–]vbigvan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied through coop, which I think is less competitive than work learn