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2023.06.05 08:03 Dorothy2023 "Hilarious" Australian Sov Cit Scammer Dave Oneeglio & Quack Peter Evans
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Even clothing for kids From his website: On a recent trip to Melbourne I caught up with Vicky Derderian. Fake Reviews Friends with quack Pete Evans who:
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2023.06.05 08:02 sunitakapoor0 Navigating Immigration Matters in Houston: How an Immigration Lawyer Can Help
 | Are you facing complex immigration issues in Houston? From visa applications to deportation defense, the process can be overwhelming and filled with legal complexities. This is where an immigration lawyer can make a significant difference, providing invaluable guidance and expertise. In this blog post, we will delve into the roles and responsibilities of an immigration lawyer in Houston and explore how they can assist you in achieving your immigration goals. submitted by sunitakapoor0 to u/sunitakapoor0 [link] [comments] 1. Expertise in Immigration Law: An immigration lawyer is well-versed in the intricacies of immigration law. They stay updated on the latest policies, regulations, and procedural changes. With their deep understanding of the legal framework, they can analyze your specific situation and determine the most appropriate course of action. https://preview.redd.it/wfz91ccr354b1.jpg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c082b69499f6054806960c230fedb44ee0a921b2 2. Visa and Green Card Applications: Whether you are seeking a temporary work visa, family-based visa, or employment-based green card, an immigration lawyer can assist you with the application process. They will review your documents, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, and provide guidance to increase your chances of success. 3. Deportation Defense: If you or a loved one is facing deportation or removal proceedings, an immigration lawyer will fight for your rights and represent you in court. They will assess the circumstances surrounding your case, gather evidence, and build a strong defense strategy to protect you from deportation. 4. Naturalization and Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization involves fulfilling specific requirements and undergoing a rigorous application process. An immigration lawyer can guide you through each step, helping you complete the necessary paperwork accurately and preparing you for the citizenship interview. 5. Compliance and Documentation: Immigration law is complex, and even minor errors in documentation can have severe consequences. An immigration lawyer ensures that you comply with all the legal requirements, reviews and prepares your documents, and assists in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records throughout the immigration process. Call to Action: If you are facing immigration challenges in Houston, don't navigate the complex legal system alone. Seek the expertise of an immigration lawyer who can provide personalized guidance and advocacy. Contact our experienced team of immigration lawyers in Houston today for a consultation. We are committed to protecting your rights and helping you achieve your immigration goals. Let us be your trusted partner in this journey. Conclusion: An immigration lawyer in Houston plays a crucial role in assisting individuals and families with their immigration needs. They offer expertise, guidance, and legal representation throughout the immigration process, ensuring your rights are protected and increasing your chances of success. Don't hesitate to reach out to an immigration lawyer today and get the assistance you need to navigate the intricate world of immigration law. |
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2023.06.05 07:43 Bloody_Corpses Anyone used crowdfunding sites what is the best and legit crowdfunding sites to use
I'm planning on getting facial masculinization surgeries sometimes hopefully soon (I'm not sure the full price yet) but I am disabled and have to much painful skin problems and knee issues to work so I can't get a loan as it's usually under the price of FMS so crowdfunding is my second choice. My dysphoria with my face and voice is overwhelming and most days to also stop the body pain and itchiness I would sleep but it makes going outside almost impossible I have been on T for 8 years but I just look like a girl with a beard I've been laughed at in public several times with and without my mask 😷 and I have had top surgery, hysterectomy and Phalloplasty and my body dysphoria is mostly gone (except for slight dysphoria with my body shape) but since I can't hide my full face and eat at the same time i get very dysphoric 😔 and I've often cried about it as I feel like there is nothing I can do.. I've had a picture In my head how I envisioned my authentic face since before puberty so T not doing most of that was very devastating
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2023.06.05 07:41 jay7254 Ol' Saint Nick berd oil 1wk review
I don't see much talk about their beard oil, just wanted to drop my one week review of Ol' Saint Nick (:
I'm no beard enthusiast, I honestly only keep one because my partner likes it. That being said, I needed something to make my scraggle less itchy, particularly when sleeping (on my face) and hopefully smell and look a bit nicer.
My facial hair is the longest it's been in months and it isn't nearly as itchy as it was before. Most of the itch now stems from my mustache hairs coming in contact with my nose, so you can't really blame it for that. I just need a lil trim haha.
It smells just like the bar with the cinnamon being toned down a lot. It's mostly the pepperminty, sweet tobacco that I know and love Ol' Saint Nick for, as pleasant as it gets in my opinion.
Their beard oil as a whole is bit pricey, but you do get more than I expected (2oz) so it should last me at least 3-4 months. You don't need to use much per application.
I definitely recommend giving the beard oil a shot with your next order, especially if you have a discount! Going to be restocking when low, hopefully they release barbershop in beard oil :) you can't convice me that wouldn't be the perfect application for barbershop haha
Edit: beard* in the title, fml😭
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I'm no beard enthusiast, I honestly only keep one because my partner likes it. That being said, I needed something to make my scraggle less itchy, particularly when sleeping (on my face) and hopefully smell and look a bit nicer.
My facial hair is the longest it's been in months and it isn't nearly as itchy as it was before. Most of the itch now stems from my mustache hairs coming in contact with my nose, so you can't really blame it for that. I just need a lil trim haha.
It smells just like the bar with the cinnamon being toned down a lot. It's mostly the pepperminty, sweet tobacco that I know and love Ol' Saint Nick for, as pleasant as it gets in my opinion.
Their beard oil as a whole is bit pricey, but you do get more than I expected (2oz) so it should last me at least 3-4 months. You don't need to use much per application.
I definitely recommend giving the beard oil a shot with your next order, especially if you have a discount! Going to be restocking when low, hopefully they release barbershop in beard oil :) you can't convice me that wouldn't be the perfect application for barbershop haha
Edit: beard* in the title, fml😭
2023.06.05 07:28 humblethumble Battle of the Ipsy Lip Masks/Lip Balms : Lucky Chick Lip Love V.S. Ciate London Smiley [Just my Opinion but here's why after using Them]
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2023.06.05 07:28 Noghbuddy Impromptu Test Run
I got a little bored and drunk. Then this happened. Just a bit of dumb action. I could try and spin this as me improving my ability to write more action oriented scenes, but well. Yeah, drunk and bored. Enjoy and tell me what you think.
CW: Sweet sweet excessive violence
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The little skiff drifted lazily along the asteroid belt. In a backwater system, free from prying eyes, the crew had ample time and space to test their newest toy. The ursdain in the pilot’s seat adjusted a couple controls before settling back in his chair. His avian co-pilot was observing the rest of the crew on the security feed.
“What is he doing?”
The ursdain leaned over, “Practicing?”
The avian’s half lidded stare was the only response.
In the cargo bay were the skiff’s other three occupants. A rather burly male human with brown skin and a mostly shaved head was yanking his tomahawk back out of the wooden board he had hung up on the wall. He walked back a few paces before turning and hurling it back at the target.
“Do you have to do that right now?” asked the exacerbated vulptan.
“Nope.” He responded while lining up his next throw.
“Just let him. If he doesn’t keep busy, he’ll keep trying to add ‘modifications.” The red-headed human female interjected while elbow deep in their prototype.
“You’re just jealous of my brilliance.”
“Sure. We’ll call it that.”
Meanwhile as the ursdain began to ponder his next meal a red blip flashed on his display followed by a sharp claxon. He slammed the red alert, “Thakt, we got company!”
The avian was already attempting to jam the enemy sensors, but they’d been made. “They’re on their way! Pirates looking to board!” She keyed the intercom, “Prepare for boarders!”
As soon as the lights went red the man in the jury-rigged shop ran to the new machine. “This thing ready?”
“The targeting computer hasn’t been installed and there’s still the issue of-“
“Can it move!?”
“Yes, but-“
“Strap me in!” He snached up the helmet and mask then climbed in the suit. The women began closing and sealing panels as he donned the helmet, flipped down the visor, and sealed the mask to his face.
“Gonzo! Listen to me. You don’t have a lot of time in that thing, so you gotta be in and out. Alright?”
“Lil, this is what I’m good at. Let me work.” She rolled her eyes as she closed the front up.
He opened then closed his mechanical fingers and rolled his shoulders. The suit seemed to be responding well. He stood to its full height and slammed the dome helmet down over his head. The other two already snatched a couple weapons and ran for the bridge to secure it. He stalked over to the armory bench to pick up some toys and party favors when the com cracked to life in his ear.
“Gonzo? You receiving?”
“Loud and clear.”
“Our only shot at getting out of here is you disabling their engines and breaking whatever they use to mate with us.”
He giggled slightly as he strapped the weapon harness over his mid-section. “Copy. Break shit. Can do.”
The ship shuddered and jolted. “They’re broadcasting for surrender.”
“Sure, I’ll accept their surrender.”
“Funny. They’re about to breach the stern airlock. Get ready.”
Gonzo drew a breath and put his game face on. Their MO is to breach loud and fast. A little shock and awe. He planted a couple surprises by the hatch then took cover around the bulkhead.
“They’re about to breach.” He popped a couple smoke grenades and tossed them down the corridor. Then an idea struck him, and he popped a couple more and thrust them in his harness for a bit of Blackbeard flair. He readied his weapon and checked the other two. All he could do was wait.
A few seconds later the hatch blasted in and two canids rushed into the haze. Gonzo didn’t know how armored they were, but he figured being covered in burning napalm was a bad thing. He leaned the nozzle around the corner and lit up the entrance. The blinding light pierced the smoke and judging from the screams, they weren’t ready for assaulting a weapons manufacturing ship. Now came the fun part of the suit. While the auto-aim and friend/foe feature weren’t installed, it did have a suite of sensors such as sonar, lidar, and infrared.
Gonzo could see the outlines of the thrashing pirates and held his fire. A couple more pirates entered the hall to drag their comrades out. That’s when he hit the clacker. The anti-personnel mines went off, filling the confined space with hundreds of ball-bearings in an instant.
“Hey! We gotta clean all that up when you’re done you know!”
“Relax. I’m advancing now. Give me a map.”
Sure enough, a holo layout of the pirate ship sprung to life in the corner of his vision, complete with the highlighted sections of engineering and security. He advanced through the smoke onto the pirate ship. As he emerged through the smoke, more billowing off him like a demon fresh from Hell, he saw more pirates readying to storm his little craft. They were lightly armored. Shame. With another squeeze and lazy turn, he coated the would-be intruders.
Realizing they bit off more than they could chew, the lights on the pirate vessel began flashing red, and a call to repel boarders went out. Gonzo hustled down the passages headed toward engineering. He rounded the corner and dove back behind the corner as the ursdain with a gatling laser opened up from the other end of the hall. He wasn’t sure the flamethrower would make it to the other side, so he swapped to his baby. He tossed his last smoke grenade around the corner and counted to ten.
When he felt the passage was good and obscured, he held his replica China Lake around the corner and fired. Fwoomp…BOOM! Something wet and red hit the wall beside Gonzo. I think I got ‘em. He pumped another round into the chamber and continued.
He found Engineering easily enough and stormed inside. It was a large room dominated by…Well, the engine he supposed. Gonzo wasn’t an engineer, but he was a 2300. He was about to jog up to the biggest most important looking bit when his legs were taken out from under him. He was quickly bound up in ssypno coils and could hear the suit groaning under the pressure.
“There’ll be no more of that. Now let’s get you out of that can.”
Gonzo struggled to no avail, but he’d be damned before he gave up. He took a breath and forced his arms out away from his body. The suit groaned and struggled to give him the breathing room he needed. When he thought he had the space to work with, his hand shot to his knife strapped to his belt. He drew it and twisted his hand just as the coils snapped shut around him. The pirate stabbed herself in the soft scales of her underbelly just as Gonzo drew his arm around his torso slicing long and deep.
She shrieked as he carved, and quickly tried to slither away, but he snatched a piece of her armor and rode her, continuing to stab and slash at the joints in her suit. She tried to curl in on herself and grab the man with her upper arms. He wrestled with her for a while before he drew his offhand behind her opposing arm then using her own death grip on his main hand bent her arm around his. Her elbow snapped and she shrieked. With brief freedom of movement, Gonzo drew his knife up and plunged it into her sub armored neck. Her tail thrashed and writhed before the life seeped from her.
Gasping and sweating profusely, he drew himself up and stumbled to the drive core. Or what he thought was the drive core. He wasn’t an astrophysicist, but he was sure this thing didn’t like heavy explosives. He quickly rigged up an IED around the biggest glowiest part and set it to go off on his clacker.
He jogged from engineering to security but was stopped in the passages by a couple canids ambushing him. One opened fire with a laser-rifle, striking him in the upper torso, but the armor kept his chest from being cauterized. The blast streaked off the chest piece leaving a red-hot mark. It burned.
“Keep out of fire, Gonzo! I was trying to tell you that the heat-sinks aren’t finished yet!”
There may not have been a new hole in him, but it burned like Hell. He closed the distance to his attackers, too close to use his rifle, and they met him with claw and teeth drawn. The first canid threw themselves at him, knocking him down, and clamping their jaws around where his neck would be. He heard a hiss as something gave way on his shoulder. He fought and rolled to buck them off, but they held fast.
Gonzo decided it was time to draw his sidearm and clamped his hand down on the head of the assaulting canid to keep them in place. The other one tried to claw at his legs, but only found solid titanium alloy. He reached down to his holster and drew the comically oversized revolver, now appropriately sized in the power-armor’s fist. He thrust the barrel under the canid’s chin and fired. Their friends’ helmet rocketing off their head gave Gonzo the brief shock needed to roll the first pirate off him, raise his pistol, and fire point blank at his second attacker. As their head snapped back, he hauled himself back onto his feet and limped into security.
He needed to find a way to release his ship but drew short at the two canids and taurian blocking the consoles. The two canids threw themselves at Gonzo, biting and clawing for all they were worth. The heat in the suit was becoming unbearable. It was starting to sear bits of exposed flesh. Gonzo regretted jumping in in a tank top.
One canid clamped their jaws on his neck while the other went for his legs trying to drop him to the deck. Something snapped to his left and he lost all control of his left arm. It was just a hundred pounds of dead weight. He fell back swinging his pistol around trying to pistol-whip his attackers.
“That’s enough! Just give up and we’ll sell you somewhere nice.” The taurian called out.
Gonzo bucked his hips and fired at the canid by his legs but missed. Repeating what he did before he point-blank lobotomized the canid by his shoulder. With a roll, he popped himself back up readying his next shot when the second canid fell on him. He held his ground as they slashed and leapt to bite.
He caught them in the air and slammed them into the bulkhead beside him. It was nice to be eye level with them for once. He used this to his advantage by slamming his titanium fist into their face and gut repeatedly, feeling each subtle bone crack and snap. The taurian grabbed him under the arms and hurled him to the other side of the room as the last canid slumped down the wall.
The pirate drew some kind of bladed weapon. Big mistake. Gonzo drew his tomahawk, and sprinted forward with his head down. Using all the power in the suit he had, he slammed into her stomach and drove her forward into the wall.
She recovered her breath quickly and began raining blows down on his back and shoulders. The strain was beginning to get to him. Sweat was streaming down his body, stinging his eyes. The suit burned. He bent his knees then shot upright, driving his helmet into her chin. She rocked back in shock and Gonzo took a couple steps back. His left arm was dead. He could only grasp with the fingers. The pirate rubbed her chin.
“Oh, you’ll pay for that.”
Gonzo quickly tossed his tomahawk up and grabbed it by the end, before hurling it at his enemy. It buried in her shoulder, and she screamed. He sprinted at her full tilt with his head down shoulder out and pinned her to the wall. She kept fighting and pushed him back. Gonzo used his hips to swing his dead arm around to the pirate and clamped down with his hand. His hand locked in place as the taurian began to try and ineffectually push him away. Panting, he decided to give her a bit of backward-knee syndrome. He hauled back and put his and his suits’ full weight into a stomp kick right on her knee.
It folded back and she shrieked. Now at chest height he began slamming his fist into her helmet until it warped and broke. He stopped when he saw the stream of blood pour out the bottom.
He tried to make his way to the console, but realized his hand was stuck gripping the dead-weight of the corpse. He planted one boot on its back and pulled for all he was worth. With a fresh souvenir of taurian hide trapped in his grasp, he quickly worked the security console and disengaged the clams holding his ship in place. Once freed, he pulled out his clacker and slammed it. The whole ship rocked and shuddered. Catching his que he limp-jogged back to his ship. The remaining pirates were too busy with damage control as the ship quickly began filling with vacuum. Gonzo found his airlock with minimal resistance and threw himself in it.
“Blast!” he cried as he clutched the safety bar inside the lock. Grokna punched the skiff for all it was worth headed for the nearest jump point.
When the airlock cycled Gonzo limped back into the scorched cargo hold with hydro leaking down his left side. Lil and Korsk sprinted in to check on the man as he clumsily clutched at the emergency releases. The dome helmet fired clean off the top while the chest piece fired out revealing the sweat drenched and burned pilot. The suit dropped to its knees as Gonzo flopped out ripping his mask and helmet off. He gulped at the fresh air and luxuriated in the coolness of the metal floor when he gasped, “I…I have…Some notes…Need…Better cooling…”
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CW: Sweet sweet excessive violence
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The little skiff drifted lazily along the asteroid belt. In a backwater system, free from prying eyes, the crew had ample time and space to test their newest toy. The ursdain in the pilot’s seat adjusted a couple controls before settling back in his chair. His avian co-pilot was observing the rest of the crew on the security feed.
“What is he doing?”
The ursdain leaned over, “Practicing?”
The avian’s half lidded stare was the only response.
In the cargo bay were the skiff’s other three occupants. A rather burly male human with brown skin and a mostly shaved head was yanking his tomahawk back out of the wooden board he had hung up on the wall. He walked back a few paces before turning and hurling it back at the target.
“Do you have to do that right now?” asked the exacerbated vulptan.
“Nope.” He responded while lining up his next throw.
“Just let him. If he doesn’t keep busy, he’ll keep trying to add ‘modifications.” The red-headed human female interjected while elbow deep in their prototype.
“You’re just jealous of my brilliance.”
“Sure. We’ll call it that.”
Meanwhile as the ursdain began to ponder his next meal a red blip flashed on his display followed by a sharp claxon. He slammed the red alert, “Thakt, we got company!”
The avian was already attempting to jam the enemy sensors, but they’d been made. “They’re on their way! Pirates looking to board!” She keyed the intercom, “Prepare for boarders!”
As soon as the lights went red the man in the jury-rigged shop ran to the new machine. “This thing ready?”
“The targeting computer hasn’t been installed and there’s still the issue of-“
“Can it move!?”
“Yes, but-“
“Strap me in!” He snached up the helmet and mask then climbed in the suit. The women began closing and sealing panels as he donned the helmet, flipped down the visor, and sealed the mask to his face.
“Gonzo! Listen to me. You don’t have a lot of time in that thing, so you gotta be in and out. Alright?”
“Lil, this is what I’m good at. Let me work.” She rolled her eyes as she closed the front up.
He opened then closed his mechanical fingers and rolled his shoulders. The suit seemed to be responding well. He stood to its full height and slammed the dome helmet down over his head. The other two already snatched a couple weapons and ran for the bridge to secure it. He stalked over to the armory bench to pick up some toys and party favors when the com cracked to life in his ear.
“Gonzo? You receiving?”
“Loud and clear.”
“Our only shot at getting out of here is you disabling their engines and breaking whatever they use to mate with us.”
He giggled slightly as he strapped the weapon harness over his mid-section. “Copy. Break shit. Can do.”
The ship shuddered and jolted. “They’re broadcasting for surrender.”
“Sure, I’ll accept their surrender.”
“Funny. They’re about to breach the stern airlock. Get ready.”
Gonzo drew a breath and put his game face on. Their MO is to breach loud and fast. A little shock and awe. He planted a couple surprises by the hatch then took cover around the bulkhead.
“They’re about to breach.” He popped a couple smoke grenades and tossed them down the corridor. Then an idea struck him, and he popped a couple more and thrust them in his harness for a bit of Blackbeard flair. He readied his weapon and checked the other two. All he could do was wait.
A few seconds later the hatch blasted in and two canids rushed into the haze. Gonzo didn’t know how armored they were, but he figured being covered in burning napalm was a bad thing. He leaned the nozzle around the corner and lit up the entrance. The blinding light pierced the smoke and judging from the screams, they weren’t ready for assaulting a weapons manufacturing ship. Now came the fun part of the suit. While the auto-aim and friend/foe feature weren’t installed, it did have a suite of sensors such as sonar, lidar, and infrared.
Gonzo could see the outlines of the thrashing pirates and held his fire. A couple more pirates entered the hall to drag their comrades out. That’s when he hit the clacker. The anti-personnel mines went off, filling the confined space with hundreds of ball-bearings in an instant.
“Hey! We gotta clean all that up when you’re done you know!”
“Relax. I’m advancing now. Give me a map.”
Sure enough, a holo layout of the pirate ship sprung to life in the corner of his vision, complete with the highlighted sections of engineering and security. He advanced through the smoke onto the pirate ship. As he emerged through the smoke, more billowing off him like a demon fresh from Hell, he saw more pirates readying to storm his little craft. They were lightly armored. Shame. With another squeeze and lazy turn, he coated the would-be intruders.
Realizing they bit off more than they could chew, the lights on the pirate vessel began flashing red, and a call to repel boarders went out. Gonzo hustled down the passages headed toward engineering. He rounded the corner and dove back behind the corner as the ursdain with a gatling laser opened up from the other end of the hall. He wasn’t sure the flamethrower would make it to the other side, so he swapped to his baby. He tossed his last smoke grenade around the corner and counted to ten.
When he felt the passage was good and obscured, he held his replica China Lake around the corner and fired. Fwoomp…BOOM! Something wet and red hit the wall beside Gonzo. I think I got ‘em. He pumped another round into the chamber and continued.
He found Engineering easily enough and stormed inside. It was a large room dominated by…Well, the engine he supposed. Gonzo wasn’t an engineer, but he was a 2300. He was about to jog up to the biggest most important looking bit when his legs were taken out from under him. He was quickly bound up in ssypno coils and could hear the suit groaning under the pressure.
“There’ll be no more of that. Now let’s get you out of that can.”
Gonzo struggled to no avail, but he’d be damned before he gave up. He took a breath and forced his arms out away from his body. The suit groaned and struggled to give him the breathing room he needed. When he thought he had the space to work with, his hand shot to his knife strapped to his belt. He drew it and twisted his hand just as the coils snapped shut around him. The pirate stabbed herself in the soft scales of her underbelly just as Gonzo drew his arm around his torso slicing long and deep.
She shrieked as he carved, and quickly tried to slither away, but he snatched a piece of her armor and rode her, continuing to stab and slash at the joints in her suit. She tried to curl in on herself and grab the man with her upper arms. He wrestled with her for a while before he drew his offhand behind her opposing arm then using her own death grip on his main hand bent her arm around his. Her elbow snapped and she shrieked. With brief freedom of movement, Gonzo drew his knife up and plunged it into her sub armored neck. Her tail thrashed and writhed before the life seeped from her.
Gasping and sweating profusely, he drew himself up and stumbled to the drive core. Or what he thought was the drive core. He wasn’t an astrophysicist, but he was sure this thing didn’t like heavy explosives. He quickly rigged up an IED around the biggest glowiest part and set it to go off on his clacker.
He jogged from engineering to security but was stopped in the passages by a couple canids ambushing him. One opened fire with a laser-rifle, striking him in the upper torso, but the armor kept his chest from being cauterized. The blast streaked off the chest piece leaving a red-hot mark. It burned.
“Keep out of fire, Gonzo! I was trying to tell you that the heat-sinks aren’t finished yet!”
There may not have been a new hole in him, but it burned like Hell. He closed the distance to his attackers, too close to use his rifle, and they met him with claw and teeth drawn. The first canid threw themselves at him, knocking him down, and clamping their jaws around where his neck would be. He heard a hiss as something gave way on his shoulder. He fought and rolled to buck them off, but they held fast.
Gonzo decided it was time to draw his sidearm and clamped his hand down on the head of the assaulting canid to keep them in place. The other one tried to claw at his legs, but only found solid titanium alloy. He reached down to his holster and drew the comically oversized revolver, now appropriately sized in the power-armor’s fist. He thrust the barrel under the canid’s chin and fired. Their friends’ helmet rocketing off their head gave Gonzo the brief shock needed to roll the first pirate off him, raise his pistol, and fire point blank at his second attacker. As their head snapped back, he hauled himself back onto his feet and limped into security.
He needed to find a way to release his ship but drew short at the two canids and taurian blocking the consoles. The two canids threw themselves at Gonzo, biting and clawing for all they were worth. The heat in the suit was becoming unbearable. It was starting to sear bits of exposed flesh. Gonzo regretted jumping in in a tank top.
One canid clamped their jaws on his neck while the other went for his legs trying to drop him to the deck. Something snapped to his left and he lost all control of his left arm. It was just a hundred pounds of dead weight. He fell back swinging his pistol around trying to pistol-whip his attackers.
“That’s enough! Just give up and we’ll sell you somewhere nice.” The taurian called out.
Gonzo bucked his hips and fired at the canid by his legs but missed. Repeating what he did before he point-blank lobotomized the canid by his shoulder. With a roll, he popped himself back up readying his next shot when the second canid fell on him. He held his ground as they slashed and leapt to bite.
He caught them in the air and slammed them into the bulkhead beside him. It was nice to be eye level with them for once. He used this to his advantage by slamming his titanium fist into their face and gut repeatedly, feeling each subtle bone crack and snap. The taurian grabbed him under the arms and hurled him to the other side of the room as the last canid slumped down the wall.
The pirate drew some kind of bladed weapon. Big mistake. Gonzo drew his tomahawk, and sprinted forward with his head down. Using all the power in the suit he had, he slammed into her stomach and drove her forward into the wall.
She recovered her breath quickly and began raining blows down on his back and shoulders. The strain was beginning to get to him. Sweat was streaming down his body, stinging his eyes. The suit burned. He bent his knees then shot upright, driving his helmet into her chin. She rocked back in shock and Gonzo took a couple steps back. His left arm was dead. He could only grasp with the fingers. The pirate rubbed her chin.
“Oh, you’ll pay for that.”
Gonzo quickly tossed his tomahawk up and grabbed it by the end, before hurling it at his enemy. It buried in her shoulder, and she screamed. He sprinted at her full tilt with his head down shoulder out and pinned her to the wall. She kept fighting and pushed him back. Gonzo used his hips to swing his dead arm around to the pirate and clamped down with his hand. His hand locked in place as the taurian began to try and ineffectually push him away. Panting, he decided to give her a bit of backward-knee syndrome. He hauled back and put his and his suits’ full weight into a stomp kick right on her knee.
It folded back and she shrieked. Now at chest height he began slamming his fist into her helmet until it warped and broke. He stopped when he saw the stream of blood pour out the bottom.
He tried to make his way to the console, but realized his hand was stuck gripping the dead-weight of the corpse. He planted one boot on its back and pulled for all he was worth. With a fresh souvenir of taurian hide trapped in his grasp, he quickly worked the security console and disengaged the clams holding his ship in place. Once freed, he pulled out his clacker and slammed it. The whole ship rocked and shuddered. Catching his que he limp-jogged back to his ship. The remaining pirates were too busy with damage control as the ship quickly began filling with vacuum. Gonzo found his airlock with minimal resistance and threw himself in it.
“Blast!” he cried as he clutched the safety bar inside the lock. Grokna punched the skiff for all it was worth headed for the nearest jump point.
When the airlock cycled Gonzo limped back into the scorched cargo hold with hydro leaking down his left side. Lil and Korsk sprinted in to check on the man as he clumsily clutched at the emergency releases. The dome helmet fired clean off the top while the chest piece fired out revealing the sweat drenched and burned pilot. The suit dropped to its knees as Gonzo flopped out ripping his mask and helmet off. He gulped at the fresh air and luxuriated in the coolness of the metal floor when he gasped, “I…I have…Some notes…Need…Better cooling…”
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2023.06.05 07:08 Gummydear How to protect infant from infection at pediatrician?
So my hospital recently stopped requiring patients or staff to wear masks and an infant is too young to wear a mask. How can I help prevent my infant from getting covid or RSV or whatever when I have to take her to the pediatrician? Do giant stroller covering, n95 filters exist? 😩 What do you guys do?
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2023.06.05 07:07 Zacitus Who are these people in red hoods and black face masks near Sydney Harbour Bridge?
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2023.06.05 07:02 robinwolfe0424 How to Do Your Discrete Math Assignment and Score a Perfect Grade!
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Now, let's dive into some strategies and tips that can make a real difference when tackling your discrete math assignment:
Understand the Foundations:
It's crucial to have a solid grasp of the foundational concepts in discrete math. Make sure you review the basic principles, such as logic, sets, functions, relations, and proofs. Establishing a strong foundation will give you the confidence to tackle complex problems effectively.
Master Problem-Solving Techniques:
Discrete math often involves solving problems using various techniques. Practice solving different types of problems, such as counting, combinatorics, graph theory, and Boolean algebra. Look for sample problems in your textbook, online resources, or past assignments to get familiar with different problem-solving strategies.
Break It Down:
When you receive a new assignment, take the time to break it down into smaller, manageable tasks. Analyze each question or problem and identify the specific concepts or techniques required to solve them. By breaking down the assignment, you can tackle it step by step, reducing overwhelm and increasing your chances of success.
Collaborate and Seek Help:
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Remember, scoring a perfect grade in any assignment requires dedication, persistence, and a methodical approach. Don't get discouraged by the complexity of the problems—embrace the challenge and enjoy the learning process.
So, fellow Redditors, let's support each other on this journey. Share your tips, resources, or even your own struggles with discrete math assignments. Together, we can conquer this subject and achieve the grades we desire!
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2023.06.05 06:52 oobanooba- Venlil Metal Ch.3 - Backbone
Hehey Im back again! Putting these out a lot faster than I expected, Don't expect me to keep posting so fast, I'll end up slowing down sooner or later and these take a long time for me to write thanks to the fact that I am pretty new to this whole thing.
ANYWAY more Colton/Anaw Interaction! They should kiss!
Thanks, u/SpacePaladin15 for the universe And u/VeryUnluckyDice for implanting a tumor into my brain.also thanks to u/Thirsha_42 for proofreading, seriously.
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Memory transcription subject: Colton Anderson, human refugee
Date [standardized human time]: October 23, 2136
“C-can you show me?.. Your Human music?” asked Anaw.
What? This little Venlil wants to listen to my music. I listen to metal. Like Meshuggah or Gojira and shit. If I showed them that he might actually die. He seems nice enough but I don’t think this is a good idea. But it doesn't matter anyway. There is no way Captain non-regulation fluff would let me even get close to my guitar and I can't prove a guitar is an instrument without well… a guitar?
I simply responded “No”
Anaw was obviously scared of me, so a simple no should be enough to keep them away. Anaw didn't seem surprised at that answer, and against my expectations took another, shaky, step forward.
“Why?”
That question, One word, is the most important question In history. It's the question every kid grows up asking. ‘Clean your room’ ‘Why?’ ‘Look both ways before crossing’ ‘Why?’ ‘ One plus one is two.’ ‘why?’ it’s the question that you ask incessantly, everywhere, everything. ‘Why?’ because for everything there is always an explanation, a reason, and when there isn’t you just haven't found the right tools. It's a fact of the universe that to develop the science needed to explore it, a species must have the desire to ask ‘Why?’ It's a question you learn to stop asking. People hate explaining why they do anything, lest they realise their reason is stupid.
“It's late for me this paw. I'm supposed to be asleep about half a claw ago and I have work after,” I replied.
Anaw looked up at me with both eyes and tried making them really big and cute.
Puppy dog eyes work a lot better when you have front-facing eyes. It's kind of scary actually.
I sigh and continue. “But, come visit me after work and I'll see if I can show you something. Have you got your pad?”
That seemed to satisfy the venlil, their ears perked up a little. They quickly pulled their pad out of the carry pouch that they were wearing. I took the time to do the same. I pulled up my information and allowed Anaw to fill it into their pad. After the exchange was completed I said goodbye, put my headphones back on, and began making my way to the nearest tube station.
My resolve renewed, I had found my ‘why?’ even if it is small. Sharing music with venlil was a reason to keep trying and that is enough.
Nothing that exterminator dirtbag can do will beat me down. I will get my guitar back. It's only a matter of time before I have a how.
I press play on my pad
—--
There was plenty of room for me on the tube. There always is.
These venlil are so nice. Always giving up their seats for the predators.
I got a notification on my pad, It was from Bleat, Which is basically the venlil version of Twitter, I really only installed it because I was curious about what venlil even thought of humans. It was unsurprisingly just as hostile as Twitter.
Seems the concept of predator disease no longer applies when you’re online.
I opened up the app and saw it was a herd request from Anaw. I accepted it and their name moved to my herd list.
My herd is now one person. Incredible! I must be the talk of the town.
I took some time to look at Anaws profile. Might be helpful to get an idea of the kind of person they are.
Anaw: venlil male aged 18. “my black wool is natural, ladies”
His profile also included a picture of him and what seemed to be his friend group pulling some crazy poses and then some other information like that he worked as a waiter at a small restaurant. His profile was jarringly normal, he hangs out with friends, studies electronic engineering, and takes care of his grandparents. If it wasn't for the fact that Anaw was an alien, the profile wouldn't have looked out of place on Twitter before first contact. But now no human really has a life like that anymore.
I swiped back to my profile, still entirely blank.
I tapped the edit profile button and stared at the blank fields.
After everything. I don't know anymore.
I switched off my pad.
—-
I made it to my apartment. It was surprisingly cheap for its size, the real estate agent cited some sort of previous ‘predator infestation’ as the reason. Honestly, I didn't really care, it just means I got a nice place for much cheaper than it had any right to be. I undressed and prepared to sleep. As l lay in bed I stared at the empty stand where my guitar used to be. The empty space taunted me, preventing me from getting to sleep.
I opened up my pad again, still on the edit profile page. I tapped the description.
‘The wiggles are metal AF’
Why be edgy and sad when you can have a bit of humor? I refuse to wallow in sorrows if I have any other choice.
I continued to fill out my profile with a photo of me, masked obviously, and some other basic details. And then I was finally exhausted enough to get to sleep.
—-
Memory transcription subject: Colton Anderson, Human refugee
Date [standardized human time]: October 24, 2136
My morning routine was spent wondering how I could convince the exterminators that my guitar was, in fact, an instrument.
The obvious answer is just to show a video but I can't really show any videos, I'm pretty sure most human media is censored fairly heavily. I doubt the exterminators trust the human media either. They won’t let me actually use my guitar to show them it's an instrument, so that's off the table.
Maybe Anaw is the key here? He is a venlil so maybe he could help. Even if he can’t, it wouldn’t hurt to at least have one of the fluffy guys on my side. I really need a friend right about now anyway. All my human friends are at the shelter and that's all the way in the city.
What sort of music do I show Anaw anyway, something soft right? Metal would be too ‘predatory’ or maybe I’m making assumptions.
By the time I had come out of my thoughts, I was already at work. My job was in a fruit warehouse on the outskirts of Deep Lake at the edge of the agricultural zone. It was a very simple job, simply to separate the deformed fruits from the normal-looking ones. I have no idea why the job posting specifically requested a human but my guess was that because I was a ‘predator’ my boss assumed that I wouldn't be snacking on any fruits. I guess she didn't realize that humans are perfectly capable and willing to eat fruits and nuts. It paid well enough and it was easy enough that it gave me time to think; so really I didn't mind.
—-
Once the work claw was over, I got a notification from my pad. I opened up the message to find that Anaw had sent a message asking me to meet up at the place he worked. ‘Cafe 5 claws’.
Interesting. I'm actually pretty excited. I've finally have the opportunity to make friends with a venlil, it's kind of sad that I haven't even really tried, but neither have the venlil.
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ANYWAY more Colton/Anaw Interaction! They should kiss!
Thanks, u/SpacePaladin15 for the universe And u/VeryUnluckyDice for implanting a tumor into my brain.also thanks to u/Thirsha_42 for proofreading, seriously.
[First]-[Prev]-[Next]
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Memory transcription subject: Colton Anderson, human refugee
Date [standardized human time]: October 23, 2136
“C-can you show me?.. Your Human music?” asked Anaw.
What? This little Venlil wants to listen to my music. I listen to metal. Like Meshuggah or Gojira and shit. If I showed them that he might actually die. He seems nice enough but I don’t think this is a good idea. But it doesn't matter anyway. There is no way Captain non-regulation fluff would let me even get close to my guitar and I can't prove a guitar is an instrument without well… a guitar?
I simply responded “No”
Anaw was obviously scared of me, so a simple no should be enough to keep them away. Anaw didn't seem surprised at that answer, and against my expectations took another, shaky, step forward.
“Why?”
That question, One word, is the most important question In history. It's the question every kid grows up asking. ‘Clean your room’ ‘Why?’ ‘Look both ways before crossing’ ‘Why?’ ‘ One plus one is two.’ ‘why?’ it’s the question that you ask incessantly, everywhere, everything. ‘Why?’ because for everything there is always an explanation, a reason, and when there isn’t you just haven't found the right tools. It's a fact of the universe that to develop the science needed to explore it, a species must have the desire to ask ‘Why?’ It's a question you learn to stop asking. People hate explaining why they do anything, lest they realise their reason is stupid.
“It's late for me this paw. I'm supposed to be asleep about half a claw ago and I have work after,” I replied.
Anaw looked up at me with both eyes and tried making them really big and cute.
Puppy dog eyes work a lot better when you have front-facing eyes. It's kind of scary actually.
I sigh and continue. “But, come visit me after work and I'll see if I can show you something. Have you got your pad?”
That seemed to satisfy the venlil, their ears perked up a little. They quickly pulled their pad out of the carry pouch that they were wearing. I took the time to do the same. I pulled up my information and allowed Anaw to fill it into their pad. After the exchange was completed I said goodbye, put my headphones back on, and began making my way to the nearest tube station.
My resolve renewed, I had found my ‘why?’ even if it is small. Sharing music with venlil was a reason to keep trying and that is enough.
Nothing that exterminator dirtbag can do will beat me down. I will get my guitar back. It's only a matter of time before I have a how.
I press play on my pad
—--
There was plenty of room for me on the tube. There always is.
These venlil are so nice. Always giving up their seats for the predators.
I got a notification on my pad, It was from Bleat, Which is basically the venlil version of Twitter, I really only installed it because I was curious about what venlil even thought of humans. It was unsurprisingly just as hostile as Twitter.
Seems the concept of predator disease no longer applies when you’re online.
I opened up the app and saw it was a herd request from Anaw. I accepted it and their name moved to my herd list.
My herd is now one person. Incredible! I must be the talk of the town.
I took some time to look at Anaws profile. Might be helpful to get an idea of the kind of person they are.
Anaw: venlil male aged 18. “my black wool is natural, ladies”
His profile also included a picture of him and what seemed to be his friend group pulling some crazy poses and then some other information like that he worked as a waiter at a small restaurant. His profile was jarringly normal, he hangs out with friends, studies electronic engineering, and takes care of his grandparents. If it wasn't for the fact that Anaw was an alien, the profile wouldn't have looked out of place on Twitter before first contact. But now no human really has a life like that anymore.
I swiped back to my profile, still entirely blank.
I tapped the edit profile button and stared at the blank fields.
After everything. I don't know anymore.
I switched off my pad.
—-
I made it to my apartment. It was surprisingly cheap for its size, the real estate agent cited some sort of previous ‘predator infestation’ as the reason. Honestly, I didn't really care, it just means I got a nice place for much cheaper than it had any right to be. I undressed and prepared to sleep. As l lay in bed I stared at the empty stand where my guitar used to be. The empty space taunted me, preventing me from getting to sleep.
I opened up my pad again, still on the edit profile page. I tapped the description.
‘The wiggles are metal AF’
Why be edgy and sad when you can have a bit of humor? I refuse to wallow in sorrows if I have any other choice.
I continued to fill out my profile with a photo of me, masked obviously, and some other basic details. And then I was finally exhausted enough to get to sleep.
—-
Memory transcription subject: Colton Anderson, Human refugee
Date [standardized human time]: October 24, 2136
My morning routine was spent wondering how I could convince the exterminators that my guitar was, in fact, an instrument.
The obvious answer is just to show a video but I can't really show any videos, I'm pretty sure most human media is censored fairly heavily. I doubt the exterminators trust the human media either. They won’t let me actually use my guitar to show them it's an instrument, so that's off the table.
Maybe Anaw is the key here? He is a venlil so maybe he could help. Even if he can’t, it wouldn’t hurt to at least have one of the fluffy guys on my side. I really need a friend right about now anyway. All my human friends are at the shelter and that's all the way in the city.
What sort of music do I show Anaw anyway, something soft right? Metal would be too ‘predatory’ or maybe I’m making assumptions.
By the time I had come out of my thoughts, I was already at work. My job was in a fruit warehouse on the outskirts of Deep Lake at the edge of the agricultural zone. It was a very simple job, simply to separate the deformed fruits from the normal-looking ones. I have no idea why the job posting specifically requested a human but my guess was that because I was a ‘predator’ my boss assumed that I wouldn't be snacking on any fruits. I guess she didn't realize that humans are perfectly capable and willing to eat fruits and nuts. It paid well enough and it was easy enough that it gave me time to think; so really I didn't mind.
—-
Once the work claw was over, I got a notification from my pad. I opened up the message to find that Anaw had sent a message asking me to meet up at the place he worked. ‘Cafe 5 claws’.
Interesting. I'm actually pretty excited. I've finally have the opportunity to make friends with a venlil, it's kind of sad that I haven't even really tried, but neither have the venlil.
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2023.06.05 06:50 MagicalEloquence 26 [M4F] India/Bangalore/Online/Anywhere/Any Time Zone - It is a truth well acknowledged that the creator of an eloquent post must be in want of magical companionship
Greetings my future companion !
We've been gushing and exchanging messages so frequently of late. Notifications of each other lights our faces up. Eager anticipation steadily holds us through the day. Every time we open our phones, we're half afraid to hope it's words authored from the other person, not wanting to disappoint us in case it isn't. Our conversations are so smooth and voluminous. It's like we've known each other for lifetimes. If reincarnation existed, surely we had a connection in a previous life. How else would we get along so well so quickly ?
The conversation starts out with pleasantaries and outward introduction of our demographic information - the most rudimentary. The most formal. Gradually, the outer layers crack and a mild joke cuts across the mask and we're another layer deep. Common or different tastes in art are the usual social custom for making new acquaintances.
Soon, our conversation flows like a roaring river eliciting deep intellectual and emotional responses from both of us.
We're discussing prized memories and cherished fantasies of the future. Chalking out hypotheticals and admiring the other's world views. Pretty soon, we're suddenly bare and feeling a strong bond by virtue of what we've shared.
Small silences punctuate the conversation. These silences are not awkward. It's a comforting waterfall of connection. It's the silence that follows from both of us knowing and enjoying the bond being created by our hearts.
I love the feeling of ending a conversation with a stranger on the first day with the feeling you've known them for years. I sometimes harbour romantic beliefs that such a connection must be the byproduct of a relationship in a previous life !
I love heart to heart conversations where we bare our innermost feelings and bond deeply. One of the most romantic things I have ever heard was that we don't just have one soul mate, but we have a lot of souls who can resonate with us, similar to how leaves on the same branch are closer than leaves on different branches ! I hope to meet some of my kindred souls !
Voice is very important for me - at least voice messages if voice calls are not possible. I would like someone with whom I can bond deeply with and have heart to heart conversations. These conversations and our bond can take on romantic colours, but I am not looking for a romantic relationship in real life.
I loved how the genies of Reddit Karma found you ! Eurphoria battled disbelief on my face as I was awestruck at how my words journeyed through the internet to find you. Every word here written by me seemed to resonate with you so perfect. Almost as if the messengers of fate always wanted you to be their true reader.
I loved how effortful your first message was. The manner in which you told me exactly what you liked about it and what you're looking for. I could sense your eagerness to talk to me. And that's the spark that became us.
I would like someone who is willing to put in effort and talk for a few weeks at least. Someone who is eager to message me and voice call me regularly. Do not message me if you don't know why you liked the post or are simply bored.
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We've been gushing and exchanging messages so frequently of late. Notifications of each other lights our faces up. Eager anticipation steadily holds us through the day. Every time we open our phones, we're half afraid to hope it's words authored from the other person, not wanting to disappoint us in case it isn't. Our conversations are so smooth and voluminous. It's like we've known each other for lifetimes. If reincarnation existed, surely we had a connection in a previous life. How else would we get along so well so quickly ?
The conversation starts out with pleasantaries and outward introduction of our demographic information - the most rudimentary. The most formal. Gradually, the outer layers crack and a mild joke cuts across the mask and we're another layer deep. Common or different tastes in art are the usual social custom for making new acquaintances.
Soon, our conversation flows like a roaring river eliciting deep intellectual and emotional responses from both of us.
We're discussing prized memories and cherished fantasies of the future. Chalking out hypotheticals and admiring the other's world views. Pretty soon, we're suddenly bare and feeling a strong bond by virtue of what we've shared.
Small silences punctuate the conversation. These silences are not awkward. It's a comforting waterfall of connection. It's the silence that follows from both of us knowing and enjoying the bond being created by our hearts.
I love the feeling of ending a conversation with a stranger on the first day with the feeling you've known them for years. I sometimes harbour romantic beliefs that such a connection must be the byproduct of a relationship in a previous life !
I love heart to heart conversations where we bare our innermost feelings and bond deeply. One of the most romantic things I have ever heard was that we don't just have one soul mate, but we have a lot of souls who can resonate with us, similar to how leaves on the same branch are closer than leaves on different branches ! I hope to meet some of my kindred souls !
Voice is very important for me - at least voice messages if voice calls are not possible. I would like someone with whom I can bond deeply with and have heart to heart conversations. These conversations and our bond can take on romantic colours, but I am not looking for a romantic relationship in real life.
I loved how the genies of Reddit Karma found you ! Eurphoria battled disbelief on my face as I was awestruck at how my words journeyed through the internet to find you. Every word here written by me seemed to resonate with you so perfect. Almost as if the messengers of fate always wanted you to be their true reader.
I loved how effortful your first message was. The manner in which you told me exactly what you liked about it and what you're looking for. I could sense your eagerness to talk to me. And that's the spark that became us.
I would like someone who is willing to put in effort and talk for a few weeks at least. Someone who is eager to message me and voice call me regularly. Do not message me if you don't know why you liked the post or are simply bored.
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2023.06.05 06:41 Phantomwolf115 I made chatgpt write a story about vriska
In the vast reaches of the Homestuck universe, amidst the chaotic web of timelines and alternate realities, a peculiar version of Vriska Serket emerged—one harboring an inexplicable and intense hatred for the British.
Vriska, clad in her usual pirate-themed attire, roamed the Land of Maps and Tea, a twisted realm where everything had a distinctly British flair. From the rolling hills to the quaint cottages, the sight of all things British filled her with seething rage.
As Vriska's friends embarked on their journey through the intricacies of Sburb, she found herself increasingly distracted by her deep disdain for the British culture. With each passing encounter, her hatred grew stronger, blinding her to the true purpose of their quest.
Despite the disapproval of her companions, Vriska vented her frustrations by vandalizing tea shops and toppling telephone booths. Her actions drew the ire of the denizens of this peculiar land, who struggled to understand her unfounded animosity.
Unbeknownst to Vriska, her hatred had consequences far beyond the surface level. The very fabric of the Land of Maps and Tea began to warp and twist under the weight of her intense emotions. The tea turned bitter, the scones grew moldy, and the once idyllic countryside transformed into a nightmarish landscape of dilapidation and chaos.
As her friends desperately tried to steer Vriska back on course, they discovered that her animosity had attracted the attention of an ancient, malevolent entity—the Spirit of Britannia. This entity, fueled by Vriska's hatred, manifested as a monstrous creature with a Union Jack for a face, hell-bent on unleashing havoc upon the entire Homestuck universe.
Vriska, finally realizing the consequences of her irrational hatred, embarked on a mission of redemption. She resolved to confront the Spirit of Britannia head-on, facing the manifestation of her own misguided emotions. With each step, she shed her prejudice and sought to understand the British culture she once despised.
In a climactic battle, Vriska confronted the Spirit of Britannia, not with hostility, but with empathy and understanding. She unraveled the deep-rooted reasons for her animosity, acknowledging that it stemmed from ignorance and misplaced anger.
As the realization washed over her, the Spirit of Britannia began to waver, its power weakened by Vriska's newfound enlightenment. With one final act of defiance against the monstrous entity, Vriska shattered the Union Jack mask, dispelling the malevolence that had plagued the Land of Maps and Tea.
With her actions, Vriska brought balance back to the realm, restoring the charm and beauty that once characterized it. She became an advocate for unity and acceptance, vowing to never let blind hatred cloud her judgment again.
As Vriska and her friends continued their journey through the Homestuck universe, her transformation became a source of inspiration. She taught them the importance of embracing diversity and dispelling preconceived notions, reminding them that understanding and acceptance are the keys to forging bonds that transcend cultural boundaries.
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Vriska, clad in her usual pirate-themed attire, roamed the Land of Maps and Tea, a twisted realm where everything had a distinctly British flair. From the rolling hills to the quaint cottages, the sight of all things British filled her with seething rage.
As Vriska's friends embarked on their journey through the intricacies of Sburb, she found herself increasingly distracted by her deep disdain for the British culture. With each passing encounter, her hatred grew stronger, blinding her to the true purpose of their quest.
Despite the disapproval of her companions, Vriska vented her frustrations by vandalizing tea shops and toppling telephone booths. Her actions drew the ire of the denizens of this peculiar land, who struggled to understand her unfounded animosity.
Unbeknownst to Vriska, her hatred had consequences far beyond the surface level. The very fabric of the Land of Maps and Tea began to warp and twist under the weight of her intense emotions. The tea turned bitter, the scones grew moldy, and the once idyllic countryside transformed into a nightmarish landscape of dilapidation and chaos.
As her friends desperately tried to steer Vriska back on course, they discovered that her animosity had attracted the attention of an ancient, malevolent entity—the Spirit of Britannia. This entity, fueled by Vriska's hatred, manifested as a monstrous creature with a Union Jack for a face, hell-bent on unleashing havoc upon the entire Homestuck universe.
Vriska, finally realizing the consequences of her irrational hatred, embarked on a mission of redemption. She resolved to confront the Spirit of Britannia head-on, facing the manifestation of her own misguided emotions. With each step, she shed her prejudice and sought to understand the British culture she once despised.
In a climactic battle, Vriska confronted the Spirit of Britannia, not with hostility, but with empathy and understanding. She unraveled the deep-rooted reasons for her animosity, acknowledging that it stemmed from ignorance and misplaced anger.
As the realization washed over her, the Spirit of Britannia began to waver, its power weakened by Vriska's newfound enlightenment. With one final act of defiance against the monstrous entity, Vriska shattered the Union Jack mask, dispelling the malevolence that had plagued the Land of Maps and Tea.
With her actions, Vriska brought balance back to the realm, restoring the charm and beauty that once characterized it. She became an advocate for unity and acceptance, vowing to never let blind hatred cloud her judgment again.
As Vriska and her friends continued their journey through the Homestuck universe, her transformation became a source of inspiration. She taught them the importance of embracing diversity and dispelling preconceived notions, reminding them that understanding and acceptance are the keys to forging bonds that transcend cultural boundaries.
2023.06.05 06:37 trowaway5295 Is there a way to expose my job without facing a defamation lawsuit?
I [22m] just quit my job. "Quit" is a nice way of putting it, really. I knew I was going to be fired, so I made the first move to avoid having termination on my record.
I was a supervisor at a local, privately owned movie theater with several locations in the span of a few states. I worked there for almost a year and a half. In that time, I reported a fellow supervisor, multiple times, for harassment and neglecting to do their duties. I was not the only person to report them, and I was also not the first.
However, this person is a master manipulator. They have a chokehold on the general manager and HR. Each report or write up that was placed or made against them, they managed to cry their way out of and play the victim.
Now, I won't pretend to be entirely innocent in all of this. I got angry after being written off time and time again, despite the multiple heinous things this person did without punishment. The final straw, however, was whenever I found out about the sexual relationship they had with a minor prior to my time with the company. They would brag about this relationship to other coworkers, who I befriended upon becoming employed there.
Obviously, I began warning my coworkers about the things they'd bragged about. Especially the minors I worked with. I made the mistake of telling an ex-coworker who was still friends with them about this situation, since I had already put in my two weeks. They immediately told the person, resulting in me being suspended and placed under an HR review.
I fucked up, I know that, but here's what I don't understand: this person told a manager, in front of another manager, that they wanted to beat my ass. No disciplinary action was taken. Nothing happened to them at all. Not even a slap on the wrist for verbally threatening to assault me.
I knew with my suspension and HR treating me like the instigator in all of these issues, I would not be welcomed back. So I quit. But I still have friends within the company telling me that this person is now thriving, back at the top of the food chain where they can continue grooming minors and ignoring their duties.
It would take a long time to go into the details of this person's hold on corporate and the managers, and what they've done before and after I started. I just want to know if there is anything I can do to warn the current and future employees about this corruption without facing legal action?
When I put in my first report about this person, I was warned not to go against them. Their abuse has gone on so long, everyone else has given up. I'm wondering if I should continue to fight, or if I should also just give up.
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I was a supervisor at a local, privately owned movie theater with several locations in the span of a few states. I worked there for almost a year and a half. In that time, I reported a fellow supervisor, multiple times, for harassment and neglecting to do their duties. I was not the only person to report them, and I was also not the first.
However, this person is a master manipulator. They have a chokehold on the general manager and HR. Each report or write up that was placed or made against them, they managed to cry their way out of and play the victim.
Now, I won't pretend to be entirely innocent in all of this. I got angry after being written off time and time again, despite the multiple heinous things this person did without punishment. The final straw, however, was whenever I found out about the sexual relationship they had with a minor prior to my time with the company. They would brag about this relationship to other coworkers, who I befriended upon becoming employed there.
Obviously, I began warning my coworkers about the things they'd bragged about. Especially the minors I worked with. I made the mistake of telling an ex-coworker who was still friends with them about this situation, since I had already put in my two weeks. They immediately told the person, resulting in me being suspended and placed under an HR review.
I fucked up, I know that, but here's what I don't understand: this person told a manager, in front of another manager, that they wanted to beat my ass. No disciplinary action was taken. Nothing happened to them at all. Not even a slap on the wrist for verbally threatening to assault me.
I knew with my suspension and HR treating me like the instigator in all of these issues, I would not be welcomed back. So I quit. But I still have friends within the company telling me that this person is now thriving, back at the top of the food chain where they can continue grooming minors and ignoring their duties.
It would take a long time to go into the details of this person's hold on corporate and the managers, and what they've done before and after I started. I just want to know if there is anything I can do to warn the current and future employees about this corruption without facing legal action?
When I put in my first report about this person, I was warned not to go against them. Their abuse has gone on so long, everyone else has given up. I'm wondering if I should continue to fight, or if I should also just give up.
2023.06.05 06:30 Flat_Newspaper4466 How does inflation affect the tourism industry?
Although the Covid pandemic has passed, the tourism industry is still struggling to achieve the same results as before 2019. According to the Statista report, the war in Ukraine, the subsequent disruption to the supply chain and the price of raw materials. Increasing crude has cast a shadow over the recovery. The impact of inflation on tourism can be disruptive and that is perhaps an understatement.
For tour organizers and activity providers, being aware of current market dynamics is the best way to stay profitable amid falling confidence and consumer spending. Understanding the economic impact of inflation and its impact on our industry will help businesses make informed decisions to survive these difficult times. In the next part of the article, VietISO will give you all you need to know on the topic and suggest some proven strategies to increase tour bookings despite the gloomy economic situation. .
A recession is "a period, usually at least six months, in which economic activity declines, when investments lose value, businesses fail, and unemployment rises." In addition, recessions are often characterized by a decrease in domestic product (GDP) - a monetary indicator that measures the size of a country's overall economic activity over a particular period of time. Remember that we can only talk about a recession when the economic downturn is widespread in many industries at once, prolonged and substantial.
Obviously inflation and recession are different concepts, but what is the relationship between them? They are closely linked and can co-exist. In other words, one is the cause of the other. For example, inflation can lead to a slowdown in the economy (recession) due to increased costs of raw materials and labor. It may also be the case that governments take measures to slow down the economy in an attempt to counter inflation, which can lead to a recession or, in extreme cases, deflation.
With inflation rising, tourism is said to be one of the hardest hit industries as customers tend to cut discretionary spending as purchasing power declines. In a survey conducted by Regiondo 99% of the more than 140 industry professionals who responded to the survey believe that inflation will cause tourists to change their holiday plans, causing a significant increase in included in short-term bookings. 85% of them also fear that the economic situation will have a significant negative impact on their business.
Statista, one of the leading online platforms dedicated to market data, says that one in three US travelers decided to choose a cheaper destination in 2023 than in previous years.
Reducing unnecessary spending is paramount to maintaining your profit margins in times of economic uncertainty. Identifying business areas where you can effectively cut costs will take time and effort, but there are some simple steps you can start taking now to find them. suitable balance. We suggest that one arrow hits two targets by adopting some eco-friendly policies which can also save some money. For beginners:
The Booking Engine system allows you to digitally manage your bookings, sell tickets online and connect with major OTAs. In Vietnam, isoCMS is a rare online travel business platform that integrates the Booking Engine system. It can be said that this is an effective tool to digitize your business and say goodbye to paperwork. Not only that, it can also help you further reduce costs by automating small tasks and administrative work. Automation can be a real lifesaver if you are short on staff and have trouble hiring new employees. Here are a few examples of some neat processes you can set up with a modern reservation system:
1.3. Zero-Based Budgeting
A more advanced money-saving strategy is to apply the principle of zero-based budgeting. The idea behind this approach is to start from scratch and allocate each expense based on current needs and priorities rather than using previously spent amounts as a benchmark. As a result, income minus expenses will be zero at the end of a particular financial period. Furthermore, any expense must be justified with consideration of its impact on the company's net profit; This helps the organization determine what costs are needed and what costs can be reduced or eliminated. In other words, the principle of budgeting from scratch is to ensure that each investment is aligned with the organization's goals and that resources are allocated efficiently.
2. Marketing and advertising campaigns to limit the impact of inflation on tourism
Tour operators and activity providers know well that leveraging digital marketing is key to any successful business. What they may be wondering – considering the devastating impact of inflation on the travel industry – is what strategies they must adopt to reach new audiences in times of crisis. Here are some of our tips:
2.1. Focus on the hidden benefits of traveling
Throughout the years, numerous studies have demonstrated that going on vacation can reduce stress levels, improve mental and physical development, and enhance overall quality of life. Furthermore, travel offers an opportunity to connect with family, which has become increasingly important in recent years. With the potential for a recession in 2023, it is vitally important to emphasize these benefits in marketing and advertising campaigns for tour organizers and activity providers.
2.2. Emphasize the added value of your offers
During the Covid pandemic, tour organizers and activity providers have realized that flexibility is the rule of life. This remains true during economic downturns, when customers may experience feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. As a precaution against any doubts that may arise during the booking process, it is beneficial for both of you if you can offer your customers simple cancellations, easy refunds, and extended customer support . We recommend highlighting these benefits both in the description of your offers and in your ad copy, as they can determine whether or not visitors will book your experience.
3. Looking for a new source of income
One way to mitigate the impact of inflation on the tourism industry is to diversify revenue streams by exploring alternative sources of revenue. This may include offering new products or services, expanding into new markets, or forming partnerships with other companies in the industry.
Is it quite surprising that the assets of high-income customers are growing faster than inflation? Therefore, tour organizers and activity providers should not be afraid to charge high prices for services and tour packages that cater to this audience, such as offering the ability to book transfers from guests' hotels. goods to the experience location and charge higher fees for such services. At the same time, you can also attract a large number of "thrifty" travelers by offering more basic versions of tours or allowing them to book using Buy Now, Pay Later.
4. Adapting to changes
As you can imagine, it is important to stay up-to-date with the changing behavior, desires and travel patterns of the target market. This means being open to new ideas, experimenting with different methods, and staying on top of industry trends. As suggested above, companies can offer more flexible booking and cancellation policies, accept sustainable travel, and offer virtual or hybrid travel experiences to appeal to a customer base. Changing. Remember that the impact of an economic downturn on customer choice can be so great that it can change the entire audience interested in the benefit you propose.
By being proactive and flexible, tour organizers and activity providers can weather the economic headwinds and emerge stronger from the recession.
5. Don't be afraid to innovate
As well explained in this article, finding ways to save money is a top priority during an economic downturn. However, you need to strike the right balance between cutting costs and pursuing innovations that can help you generate more revenue. In our survey on trends for 2023, we asked interviewees about their plans to compete. 67% responded that, despite the economic situation, they plan to invest in improving their online presence.
Fortunately, you don't need a big budget to achieve this goal. For example, you can use VietISO's isoCMS platform. isoCMS is the ultimate travel website design solution, providing the best user experience on all device platforms and screen resolutions. With the help of isoCMS, travel websites are able to provide customers with an easy and convenient navigation experience. isoCMS is also an optimal support tool for businesses in promoting their brands and products. With the ability to design websites with SEO standards, UX / UI standards and a variety of languages, isoCMS helps businesses attract a larger number of customers and enhance their business efficiency. With a team of experienced programmers with expertise in tourism software design, we ensure that isoCMS is suitable for deployment for all tourism businesses when there is a need for website design in any location. any size: Travel company - travel agency, company providing travel related transportation and other services serving in the tourism industry.
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For tour organizers and activity providers, being aware of current market dynamics is the best way to stay profitable amid falling confidence and consumer spending. Understanding the economic impact of inflation and its impact on our industry will help businesses make informed decisions to survive these difficult times. In the next part of the article, VietISO will give you all you need to know on the topic and suggest some proven strategies to increase tour bookings despite the gloomy economic situation. .
Understanding the impact of inflation on tourism
Before we delve into the impact of inflation on the tourism industry, it is important to clarify the basic definition of the term. The Cambridge Dictionary describes inflation as "the rate of increase in prices, or the rise in prices." More specifically, we talk about inflation when there is an overall increase in the prices of goods and services, leading to a decline in the purchasing power of customers over time. When inflation rises, currencies depreciate, which means you can buy less for the same amount today than you did yesterday. It is important to note that inflation and recession - although often go hand in hand - are not synonyms.A recession is "a period, usually at least six months, in which economic activity declines, when investments lose value, businesses fail, and unemployment rises." In addition, recessions are often characterized by a decrease in domestic product (GDP) - a monetary indicator that measures the size of a country's overall economic activity over a particular period of time. Remember that we can only talk about a recession when the economic downturn is widespread in many industries at once, prolonged and substantial.
Obviously inflation and recession are different concepts, but what is the relationship between them? They are closely linked and can co-exist. In other words, one is the cause of the other. For example, inflation can lead to a slowdown in the economy (recession) due to increased costs of raw materials and labor. It may also be the case that governments take measures to slow down the economy in an attempt to counter inflation, which can lead to a recession or, in extreme cases, deflation.
With inflation rising, tourism is said to be one of the hardest hit industries as customers tend to cut discretionary spending as purchasing power declines. In a survey conducted by Regiondo 99% of the more than 140 industry professionals who responded to the survey believe that inflation will cause tourists to change their holiday plans, causing a significant increase in included in short-term bookings. 85% of them also fear that the economic situation will have a significant negative impact on their business.
Statista, one of the leading online platforms dedicated to market data, says that one in three US travelers decided to choose a cheaper destination in 2023 than in previous years.
Ways to deal with the impact of inflation on tourism
Tour organizers and travel activity providers have faced many challenges over the years, and the recent spike in prices has only added to them. To mitigate the impact of inflation on the tourism industry, we can rely on a number of proven methods. This includes adopting cost-effective strategies, investing in marketing and advertising campaigns, exploring alternative revenue streams, continuously adapting to changes in consumer behavior, and improving operations. innovation and investment.- Cost saving strategy
Reducing unnecessary spending is paramount to maintaining your profit margins in times of economic uncertainty. Identifying business areas where you can effectively cut costs will take time and effort, but there are some simple steps you can start taking now to find them. suitable balance. We suggest that one arrow hits two targets by adopting some eco-friendly policies which can also save some money. For beginners:
- Replace your light bulbs with energy efficient (LED) bulbs.
- Make better use of natural light to reduce energy consumption.
- Turn off electronic devices and unplug chargers when not in use to save backup power.
- Avoid disposable supplies of any kind.
- When possible and if possible, allow employees to work from home.
- Invest in energy-efficient appliances and appliances made from recycled materials.
- Minimize the use of paper.
The Booking Engine system allows you to digitally manage your bookings, sell tickets online and connect with major OTAs. In Vietnam, isoCMS is a rare online travel business platform that integrates the Booking Engine system. It can be said that this is an effective tool to digitize your business and say goodbye to paperwork. Not only that, it can also help you further reduce costs by automating small tasks and administrative work. Automation can be a real lifesaver if you are short on staff and have trouble hiring new employees. Here are a few examples of some neat processes you can set up with a modern reservation system:
- Automatically sync your offers and update availability across multiple OTAs and resellers from the channel manager.
- Enable automatic customer notifications, including booking confirmations, cancellations, and other transactions.
- Take advantage of automated feedback requests after each booking to collect more customer reviews.
- Accept online booking 24/7 without human intervention.
1.3. Zero-Based Budgeting
A more advanced money-saving strategy is to apply the principle of zero-based budgeting. The idea behind this approach is to start from scratch and allocate each expense based on current needs and priorities rather than using previously spent amounts as a benchmark. As a result, income minus expenses will be zero at the end of a particular financial period. Furthermore, any expense must be justified with consideration of its impact on the company's net profit; This helps the organization determine what costs are needed and what costs can be reduced or eliminated. In other words, the principle of budgeting from scratch is to ensure that each investment is aligned with the organization's goals and that resources are allocated efficiently.
2. Marketing and advertising campaigns to limit the impact of inflation on tourism
Tour operators and activity providers know well that leveraging digital marketing is key to any successful business. What they may be wondering – considering the devastating impact of inflation on the travel industry – is what strategies they must adopt to reach new audiences in times of crisis. Here are some of our tips:
2.1. Focus on the hidden benefits of traveling
Throughout the years, numerous studies have demonstrated that going on vacation can reduce stress levels, improve mental and physical development, and enhance overall quality of life. Furthermore, travel offers an opportunity to connect with family, which has become increasingly important in recent years. With the potential for a recession in 2023, it is vitally important to emphasize these benefits in marketing and advertising campaigns for tour organizers and activity providers.
2.2. Emphasize the added value of your offers
During the Covid pandemic, tour organizers and activity providers have realized that flexibility is the rule of life. This remains true during economic downturns, when customers may experience feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. As a precaution against any doubts that may arise during the booking process, it is beneficial for both of you if you can offer your customers simple cancellations, easy refunds, and extended customer support . We recommend highlighting these benefits both in the description of your offers and in your ad copy, as they can determine whether or not visitors will book your experience.
3. Looking for a new source of income
One way to mitigate the impact of inflation on the tourism industry is to diversify revenue streams by exploring alternative sources of revenue. This may include offering new products or services, expanding into new markets, or forming partnerships with other companies in the industry.
Is it quite surprising that the assets of high-income customers are growing faster than inflation? Therefore, tour organizers and activity providers should not be afraid to charge high prices for services and tour packages that cater to this audience, such as offering the ability to book transfers from guests' hotels. goods to the experience location and charge higher fees for such services. At the same time, you can also attract a large number of "thrifty" travelers by offering more basic versions of tours or allowing them to book using Buy Now, Pay Later.
4. Adapting to changes
As you can imagine, it is important to stay up-to-date with the changing behavior, desires and travel patterns of the target market. This means being open to new ideas, experimenting with different methods, and staying on top of industry trends. As suggested above, companies can offer more flexible booking and cancellation policies, accept sustainable travel, and offer virtual or hybrid travel experiences to appeal to a customer base. Changing. Remember that the impact of an economic downturn on customer choice can be so great that it can change the entire audience interested in the benefit you propose.
By being proactive and flexible, tour organizers and activity providers can weather the economic headwinds and emerge stronger from the recession.
5. Don't be afraid to innovate
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2023.06.05 06:15 AnxietyOk9351 I wish no one should go through this
I just wanna vent.. don't need any suggestions...just feeling like to tell someone that's it... I helped my boyfriend when he is in the worst stage of his life..I don't know he is not working..he took me that he needs to pay EMI..I trusted him..when we enter into relationship he introduced me to his family i thought he is very genuine about me ..we stay in Bangalore parents in different state.. parents and me both don't know that he is not working...he use to gave me due dates but never use to pay them i got to know he is not working..he is pathalogical compulsive lier..he lied about each and every thing mostly about his job and money..one day i gave him support like he should speak with his mother about this. She talks very nicely to me like a understandable person .his situation getting worse because already he took lots of money from me and even from his friends..he can't even pay his rent so i made him to open about he don't have a job..with my support in conference call he told his mom...his mother infront of me reacted like a understandable person but with him she scolded like anything. We can say torchering in a call like abusive..I understand his situation like a wife and helped some more amount by taking from others..he said he will get job and he repay me all the amount..months are going but he is not working infact he lied 3 to 4 times by showing fake call letters...it took me some time to realise he won't change..he use to say sometimes his friend going to give tomorrow..and he use to take today some more amount..like this happened few times...when his mother got to know about that he took money from me she promised me that she will repay me ..days are going..she also did just like her son.. giving date and not paying on that date . infact she missuseing the respect which i am giving as a future mother-in-law.by saying about sad stories about thier financial problems...in this mess i was there for one and half year...I lost trust on him and his family too.. i started fighting for my money..he is one side lieing that he is gonna take from others or gonna work and repay...and on the other side his mother not picking my calls...I got to know that he is not working because he don't have MBA.. ofcourse he can work with his bcom but he is not even doing that...I got to know...when he is in the first year if MBA ..he stayed with some friends who are somewhat richer than him ..they use to go trips and having foods more from outside...to hide his financial problems he started taking money from other friends and used for all this.. when he entered into 2nd years final semester all this came on his head. He doesn't have a option to use his college fee for that..they why he couldn't attend his final exam and dropped out in between.. i understand his life is completely mess. Without knowing all this things about him ..I thought I should love him the best i can....I took a promissory note from him in the last December when his lies going beyond..even his mother said she is not responsible for his loans..so i took a promissory note for my safety.. he said usually same lies. He is going to pay in a month..on January..he didn't paid . infact he said his mother going to pay ..on January..he said she is not picking because she is angry at you....so i called with different number to his mother and asked for my money..and told her about promissory note..she blackmailed me litterally..she said she won't pay...then okay fine i will proceed with court..but she said if i am gonna go for court she will go for my dad and tell about our relationship..she can tell when we are in relationship but it's already ended..and even she mentioned she will show some private pics to my neighbours..she litterally said she will ruin my family reputation..if i go for court..I am almost dead that day..I kept huge amount in them even i have a proff to get my money back but not able to do anything..yeah i know everyone says you tell your parents...it's not that easy as you said .... After 2 days i got a call from him that his mother pay next month..even she sent a voice message...so i thought I will wait when they will give..they didn't gave me on March..so i told him .if you don't pay as your mom said...I come to your home directly for my money..instead of you people coming i come there and sit in police station..I called that station police station...do you know what he said .he talked very rudely...with name of love you people do bullshit things but in the end you people will be back to us .like this I don't have anyone's help i don't have close friends also ..so thought of talking police help but this happened Then i waited one more month as they said they gave one excuse and made it to may..in may i said i won't spare this time. To stop me coming to thier native they send me one more promisary note with his parents signatures..I asked to send because his mother said she is not responsible for his loans in the past..they send so i waited...she told me that June 5th she is gonna pay... By the way i wanna clear few things i never thought of going to thier native..I said because atleast they get scared as i get scared when they said to me..if i really wanna go and spoil thier name i would of gone on February only.. Yesterday i got a call from him.. he said he is going to pay half amount now and remaining half in coming 10 days. I said i want full amount..he said if he don't give after 10 days i will come there...
I didn't get money ..so what i did i called them...his phone he never gives to his mom. Surprisely his mom picked and said if you want your money come and give note and take money...
I asked either one of you can come and give..or you can send online i will spoil that paper infront of you in video call or i will send by post once I received money..but she said very rudely if you don't want leave it...if want come. Then she cut the call..I litterally begged him yesterday please send online..I can go but i need to travel whole night and when j receive money immediately i can't return because again night only busses are there...
In that whole day i should sit somewhere in bus stop or somewhere like i don't have shultter being a girl i am scared somewhat..I know they are not calling me to kill because i will take money in a public place....
I requested him ..he said it's not in my hands i am not paying my mom paying..if you want come or else no your wish he said..very rudely....
I was already broken when I know he is lied and our full relationship went with lies..then his mother made me feel like they are some humans who are curuel and keeps a face mask as a nice person..and police made me feel like i can't get anyones help...I am completely broken from inside..there are lot of kind people and good people in this world why i went to this mess World ..they are very rude and abusive... mentally i darined...now i should go today if i want money....I really wish no one should go from this kind of things.. mentally what i faced and how it effected my lifestyle i can't even express in words...
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I didn't get money ..so what i did i called them...his phone he never gives to his mom. Surprisely his mom picked and said if you want your money come and give note and take money...
I asked either one of you can come and give..or you can send online i will spoil that paper infront of you in video call or i will send by post once I received money..but she said very rudely if you don't want leave it...if want come. Then she cut the call..I litterally begged him yesterday please send online..I can go but i need to travel whole night and when j receive money immediately i can't return because again night only busses are there...
In that whole day i should sit somewhere in bus stop or somewhere like i don't have shultter being a girl i am scared somewhat..I know they are not calling me to kill because i will take money in a public place....
I requested him ..he said it's not in my hands i am not paying my mom paying..if you want come or else no your wish he said..very rudely....
I was already broken when I know he is lied and our full relationship went with lies..then his mother made me feel like they are some humans who are curuel and keeps a face mask as a nice person..and police made me feel like i can't get anyones help...I am completely broken from inside..there are lot of kind people and good people in this world why i went to this mess World ..they are very rude and abusive... mentally i darined...now i should go today if i want money....I really wish no one should go from this kind of things.. mentally what i faced and how it effected my lifestyle i can't even express in words...
2023.06.05 06:13 CoIRoyMustang Responding to the Guy Creating Accounts to Complain About Graduates Finding an Engineering Position
I originally just replied to the the post of the guy complaining about engineers being cold and no one wanting to hire graduates. I figured it's an old post now and it got removed by the mods anyway, but I'd like him/her or others feeling discouraged with finding a position in an engineering field to see what I have to say. (As someone who took a while to find a career of my own)
Response to "Why are engineers so cold and unsympathetic":
Why don't you list out what you're currently doing to try to get a career in this field instead of just complaining that you can't? You know, so people can give you advice. You're not hearing what you need to hear because you don't ask (especially when you just whine about it) and no one is going to tell you what you want to hear. I know plenty of people who went through college with me that never found a job in an engineering field. Just having a degree doesn't cut it. Companies don't hire degrees, they hire people. With that in mind, if you can't find a job, it's time to start looking at what you're doing wrong instead of assuming that companies just refuse to hire graduates.
1.) You're getting a "fuck you" attitude from people because you have a "fuck you" attitude. Read your post again and tell me that doesn't come off as entitled. Having a degree doesn't mean you just deserve to get a job with that degree. I spent tens of hours studying for each position I applied for. Treat interviewing like a full-time job. Engineering is a broad field. If you apply to a position you better know exactly what that position entails and be prepared to talk about it in technical terms and relate any experience you have from school, work, life to that position. 2.) Yeah, having internships helps. Students who have had internships have real world experience that hiring managers can drill into to determine if you're a good candidate. Without an internship, what are they supposed to ask you? How well you did group projects? Those people that are interviewing went through college too and they know that half of college is basic group projects that don't really mean anything in the real world. Having multiple internships is even better. It means that you're desirable as a worker because why else would you land multiple internships? Even if it's with the same company, it's proof that they wanted you back. 3.) Cutthroat? Yeah, there's a lot of jobs and an equally lot of people applying to those jobs, including other graduates like you. If people you went to school with are now working in an engineering field and you're still not, just saying it's cutthroat isn't a good excuse. You're vying for a professional job in a STEM field. Did you think you weren't going to face competition for employment? 4.) What stage of the process are you getting stuck at? Are you not even getting interviews? Time to update your resume or work on your skill-sets. Are you not making it past a recruiter? (You've got serious issues if you can't impress a recruiter, especially if they're the ones contacting you initially) It means that after talking to you, they don't even think that you're impressive enough of a candidate to bring to a hiring manager. That's seriously an issue and it means you're either so devoid of any engineering skills or knowledge that they can pick up on it OR you suck at talking to people or presenting yourself as a good candidate. Are you not getting a second interview after the initial interview? Maybe you need to coach yourself on common questions that hiring managers ask in that field or just basic interviewing skills. If you're making it through multiple interviews, you're at the point where it's just a matter of time before you find the right match, but you may need to be applying to more places than you think you are.
I spent an average of 10-20 hours preparing for each position I applied for once I got an interview date scheduled. I watched countless youtube videos of recruiters talking about what they're looking for, hiring managers talking about what they're looking for, coaching myself on questions that I got asked in previous interviews, etc. I'd review the theory behind common skills required for the position I was applying for so that I could talk about it in depth if it came up. I made sure that I could explain everything on my resume, that I could competently talk about what I did during my internships and group projects. I hate interviewing and I don't consider myself a good public speaker, so if you're like me, this isn't optional, you need to be practicing interviewing skills.
Just a caveat, but I did eventually find an amazing position with a great company that I love. Sure, it's a high stress career, but I earn it every day and I've been rewarded for my efforts along the way and I work with an amazing engineering team and an equally amazing manager. In saying that, I did not have a job lined up when I graduated because of personal issues getting in the way at the time. I was delivering pizza, interviewing for engineering positions on my days off, and I hated my life at the time. (There is nothing wrong with delivering pizza, a job is a job and I'm not above it, but it obviously wasn't what I wanted.) While being a pizza delivery driver after college, I remember getting past a second interview, being brought in to a company headquarters, and given a practical knowledge exam where I was grilled on theory and actual specifics of what I'd be doing in that position. I left feeling like I did well, but I did not get the job. I was devastated at the time because I felt like I was so close, but the dream was once again gone and it was back to delivering pizzas the next day. The starting terms of that position was that I was going to join furloughed and the pay was only $54,000 salaried. (This was in the middle of the pandemic) I look back now and laugh that it's one of the best things that's happened to me because of where I am now in my career and life. So if you're feeling discouraged, the only thing you can do is to literally not give up.
Everyone in an engineering career has had a different experience. This is just my experience shared with you. Others may disagree or have their own advice, feel free to share in the comments. I can guarantee you though, that complaining on reddit to a bunch of engineers isn't going to help you get a job. A bunch of engineers in various stages of their career and life that are sitting on valuable advice that could help you if you'd only ask instead of complain.
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Response to "Why are engineers so cold and unsympathetic":
Why don't you list out what you're currently doing to try to get a career in this field instead of just complaining that you can't? You know, so people can give you advice. You're not hearing what you need to hear because you don't ask (especially when you just whine about it) and no one is going to tell you what you want to hear. I know plenty of people who went through college with me that never found a job in an engineering field. Just having a degree doesn't cut it. Companies don't hire degrees, they hire people. With that in mind, if you can't find a job, it's time to start looking at what you're doing wrong instead of assuming that companies just refuse to hire graduates.
1.) You're getting a "fuck you" attitude from people because you have a "fuck you" attitude. Read your post again and tell me that doesn't come off as entitled. Having a degree doesn't mean you just deserve to get a job with that degree. I spent tens of hours studying for each position I applied for. Treat interviewing like a full-time job. Engineering is a broad field. If you apply to a position you better know exactly what that position entails and be prepared to talk about it in technical terms and relate any experience you have from school, work, life to that position. 2.) Yeah, having internships helps. Students who have had internships have real world experience that hiring managers can drill into to determine if you're a good candidate. Without an internship, what are they supposed to ask you? How well you did group projects? Those people that are interviewing went through college too and they know that half of college is basic group projects that don't really mean anything in the real world. Having multiple internships is even better. It means that you're desirable as a worker because why else would you land multiple internships? Even if it's with the same company, it's proof that they wanted you back. 3.) Cutthroat? Yeah, there's a lot of jobs and an equally lot of people applying to those jobs, including other graduates like you. If people you went to school with are now working in an engineering field and you're still not, just saying it's cutthroat isn't a good excuse. You're vying for a professional job in a STEM field. Did you think you weren't going to face competition for employment? 4.) What stage of the process are you getting stuck at? Are you not even getting interviews? Time to update your resume or work on your skill-sets. Are you not making it past a recruiter? (You've got serious issues if you can't impress a recruiter, especially if they're the ones contacting you initially) It means that after talking to you, they don't even think that you're impressive enough of a candidate to bring to a hiring manager. That's seriously an issue and it means you're either so devoid of any engineering skills or knowledge that they can pick up on it OR you suck at talking to people or presenting yourself as a good candidate. Are you not getting a second interview after the initial interview? Maybe you need to coach yourself on common questions that hiring managers ask in that field or just basic interviewing skills. If you're making it through multiple interviews, you're at the point where it's just a matter of time before you find the right match, but you may need to be applying to more places than you think you are.
I spent an average of 10-20 hours preparing for each position I applied for once I got an interview date scheduled. I watched countless youtube videos of recruiters talking about what they're looking for, hiring managers talking about what they're looking for, coaching myself on questions that I got asked in previous interviews, etc. I'd review the theory behind common skills required for the position I was applying for so that I could talk about it in depth if it came up. I made sure that I could explain everything on my resume, that I could competently talk about what I did during my internships and group projects. I hate interviewing and I don't consider myself a good public speaker, so if you're like me, this isn't optional, you need to be practicing interviewing skills.
Just a caveat, but I did eventually find an amazing position with a great company that I love. Sure, it's a high stress career, but I earn it every day and I've been rewarded for my efforts along the way and I work with an amazing engineering team and an equally amazing manager. In saying that, I did not have a job lined up when I graduated because of personal issues getting in the way at the time. I was delivering pizza, interviewing for engineering positions on my days off, and I hated my life at the time. (There is nothing wrong with delivering pizza, a job is a job and I'm not above it, but it obviously wasn't what I wanted.) While being a pizza delivery driver after college, I remember getting past a second interview, being brought in to a company headquarters, and given a practical knowledge exam where I was grilled on theory and actual specifics of what I'd be doing in that position. I left feeling like I did well, but I did not get the job. I was devastated at the time because I felt like I was so close, but the dream was once again gone and it was back to delivering pizzas the next day. The starting terms of that position was that I was going to join furloughed and the pay was only $54,000 salaried. (This was in the middle of the pandemic) I look back now and laugh that it's one of the best things that's happened to me because of where I am now in my career and life. So if you're feeling discouraged, the only thing you can do is to literally not give up.
Everyone in an engineering career has had a different experience. This is just my experience shared with you. Others may disagree or have their own advice, feel free to share in the comments. I can guarantee you though, that complaining on reddit to a bunch of engineers isn't going to help you get a job. A bunch of engineers in various stages of their career and life that are sitting on valuable advice that could help you if you'd only ask instead of complain.
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