Hey everyone first i’m considering this trade but I see a lot of opinions about it. I live in california so everything here sucks but I was looking into being an electrician. I saw all the benefits and the pay and everything but I also heard about the hardship of school, training,mentorship and everything else and I just want an opinion on this trade. How long did it take to be in the spot your in right now? Was it worth it? If you can change something what would it be? Are you genuinely happy? I’ve also heard of some electricians becoming an apprentice for 5 years making minimum wage. I’m just trying to see if this trade will be for me. Thank you

I have my first day as a lifeguard on Friday and I’m working a short shift, but I have so many questions and I’m kinda freaking out because I feel like there are things I should know.

1. What do you generally bring to your station as far as watefood/phone etc.
   
2. I don’t know any of the whistle codes for EAP/Patron attention/guard attention, which I know are location specific but I feel like I should’ve been taught before my boss put me on the schedule. I haven’t been to any trainings or in-services yet, so I haven’t even had a chance to learn this stuff.
   
3. I also don’t know what the protocols are for being on duty. Like am I able to get up from my station and walk along the pool deck? And will I be the only guard or one of two guards on duty for the entire 3 hour shift? What if I have to use the restroom or go get something?
   
4. I also haven’t been given my uniform or whistle (which they supposedly ordered right after the interview which was 3 or so weeks ago) and don’t know if I should bring my own cpr mask or if they will provide me with one.
   
5. I also have 4 shifts next week as a swim instructor which I have NO IDEA HOW TO DO I thought I would be taught and/or tested before I was placed on the schedule.
   

PLEASE HELP I AM STRESSINGGGGG

Hello, I'm planning a trip with my bf (we are both 23yo) and I am looking for a feedback on my trip plan. Also I would like to know the best way to fill the blank spaces.
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Date	Location	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
23.09.23	Tokyo	Arrival at Haneda Airport	Sensoji Temple	Explore Shinjuku & spend time at Kabukicho Tower
24.09.23	Tokyo		Kokugikan Sumo grand tournament	Sanrio Cafe Ikebukuro & Fukuru Matsuri Ikebukuro
25.09.23	Tokyo	Tokyo Sea Life Patk	TeamLab Planets
26.09.23	Tokyo	Tokyo DisneySea	Tokyo DisneySea
27.09.23	Tokyo	Explore Harajuku and Shibuya	Gotokuji Temple	Shopping at Ginza
28.09.23	Hakone	Arrive to Mishima Station, rent a car, Mishima Skywalk	Hakone-jinja Shrine, Owakudani Valley	Check in hotel at Gotenba
29.09.23	Fuji	Hike mt.fuji?		Hana no Miyako Park?
30.09.23	Kyoto	Return the car at Mishima Station, take Shinkansen to Kyoto	Check in hotel	Night Walking Tour
01.10.23	Kyoto		Nishiki Market
02.10.23	Kyoto	Explore Uji	Explore Fushimi Inari
03.10.23	Kyoto	Arashiyama Monkey Park	Explore Arashiyama
04.10.23	Yokohama	Take the Shinkansen to Yokohama	Minato Mirai	ChinaTown
05.10.23	Yokohama	Check out hotel & go to Enoshima Aquarium	Explore Enoshima & Take the train to Narita Station	Stay at the hotel in Narita

Questions:

1. Does anyone know the time the Mikoshi festival in Ikebukuro on 24.09.23 will start?
2. Can you recommend any places to spend the evening near Tokyo Station?
3. I understand that climbing on Fuji off season is prohibited and dangerous, so we won't try to reach the summit. I just wanted to know if going to the 5th station in 30.09 is Okay. I also read that you can Hike to Hoei Crater (which is near 6th station) on Fuji this time of year. Is hiking to Hoei Crater safe and doable? If not, are there any good hiking trails nearby?
4. Is Nishiki Market in Kyoto open on Sundays? What else can we do on a Sunday in kyoto?
5. Where can we spend the evening in Kyoto?
6. Is a day trip to Enoshima from Yokohama doable? Is Enoshima Aquarium fun? If not, what else we can do in Yokohama?
7. Can you recommend any affordable Matcha or Sushi workshops? We are both students so nothing fancy...
8. Can you recommend on Pork-free Ramen and Gyoza? We do not eat Pork but would love to try.

Thank you for your help!

It was really a very stressful situation I had found myself in when I noticed that the time I would reach zurich train station from Liechtenstein was very close to my flight and you all were really phenomenal in suggesting various connections and whatnot. I especially appreciate those who even offered to drive me themselves or let me crash at their places in Zurich for a night if I missed my flight, these were all incredibly generous gestures. You all in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, whether natives or expatriates, are all very kind and I hope to visit again in the future.
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If any of you are in Connecticut and face a time crunch to JFK airport or otherwise in a similar situation in New England, hmu! I will always be open to reciprocating the generosity.

Note: I am a 16 year old female and live in Australia.
I will basically just note down the main points, feel free to ask questions in the comments.

• My interview lasted 5 minutes. The assistant restaurant manager asked me very simple questions (describe your self in 3 words, what school do you go to, what year are you in, whats your favourite and least favourite subject and why, why do you want to work at mcdonald’s, and whats your availability). I wore all black clothing.
  
• I got the acceptance email the same day (I done the interview at 4pm and I got accepted at 9pm)
  
• My orientation lasted around 2.5 hours and we just did online modules which took around 1.5 hours for me to complete. I also filled out documents about my personal information (address, number, TFN etc) I wore all black and so did the other people. I got paid for the orientation.
  
• My first training week was on fries, I got 2 training shifts then one actual shift. I got trained for dining & fries during this week.
  
• My second training week was on front counter, I got 2 training shifts for front counter then one actual shift at the end of the week.
  
• My third training week was on drive thru. I got 2 training shifts for drive thru and one actual shift at the end of the week. All training shifts were paid for.
  
• My drive thru trainer told me that after training we will only get shifts on fries for a few months, then we will only get shifts on front counter for a few months, then we will get drive thru shifts for a few months.
  

Additional notes:

• A very common question they would ask you is “why do you want to work at mcdonald’s” so I recommend preparing an answer for that beforehand.
  
• You don’t need to worry too much about your interview, theres a lot of turnover in fast food restaurants so they usually hire 10-15 people a month. In my case, they hired 6 people in the same week.
  
• I recommend checking out Stephen Patula on youtube because he has a lot of videos of himself working at mcdonald’s so you can see what kind of tasks they do, how to make and prepare the food and kind of what it’s like to work in the fast food industry.
  
• I was worried about learning the register and the menu so I kind of familiarised myself with the different menus (breakfast, lunch, happy meals, dinner boxes, mccafe menu etc) and what foods go in each menu. This helped me when learning the register.
  
• Fries is the easiest station to learn. Front counter might seem stressful in the beginning because you’re learning a lot of tasks at once but the more you do it the easier it gets. Honestly front counter is really fun for me now. Drive thru is probably the easiest station for me now.
  
• Drive thru person does the cashier job using a headset. At my restaurant, they also prepare (not cook) the hotcakes and wipe the walls when its not busy. Drive thru person will also occasionally help out on front counter and bring might bring the orders to the cars in the waiting area.
  
• When I first started I thought I wasn’t gonna last there because it was a bit stressful multitasking but I promise it gets easier. If you’re new you’re allowed to make mistakes! my trainer said it took her 2-3 months to learn the register and she is now a trainer so if you’re struggling do not worry, you will get it eventually.
  
• My trainer said once you get used to everything and you’re good at every station you were trained in you can ask them to train you on McCafe if that’s something that interests you.
  
• The most important thing to remember for your interview is to be confident, sit up straight, use hand gestures and don’t touch your hair or face. If you’re nervous it’s okay, just try your best and don’t overthink the negative stuff.
  
• I got paid for every shift (including training & orientation)
  
• The floors are wet so you must have non slip shoes. In terms of what to wear to your interview/orientation, I just wore a black button up and black pants, for orientation I wore a black long sleeve and black pants.
  
• If you plan on working long term (6 months+) it’s probably a good idea to make good friends there. Personally the crew members make every shift worth it! to make friends you just have to make an effort of talking to the team. In my store everyone gets along so well and they mess around a bit even near the managers (joking around, singing, casually chatting etc) You just have to make an effort to make friends.
  

I’m planning on moving from Paris to London by bus and Paris would be the last EU country i would be visiting. As far as i know, the VAT refund process is only available in the airport or train station. Does that mean bus-users are simply not able to request for VAT refund, or is it possible that i visit the station/airport just for the VAT refund and take the bus regardless? Would appreciate any help 🙏

WAYS TO REACH AULI

Airplane – Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, roughly 300 kilometres from Auli, is the closest airport. Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport is a domestic airport located around 20 kilometres from the city centre.
By train, there are railway stations in Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Dehradun. Rishikesh is the closest railhead to Auli (250 km approx). Auli may be reached via bus or taxi from Rishikesh.
By Road – Joshimath is 16 kilometres apart by road from Auli. Between Joshimath and Rishikesh, state transport buses run often (253 km). Between Joshimath and Rishikesh (253 km), Haridwar (277 km), Dehradun (298 km), and Delhi (298 km), Local Transport Union buses and State Transport buses run (500 km). Auli may be reached via ropeway, bus, or cab from Joshimath.

I have been trying the Innisfree Cherry Blossom Tone-up Cream for a few days. The tone-up effect doesn't last long. I notice I'm back to having my dull, textured, blemished (acne) skin. The mild white/brightening effect disappeared. Could it be due to sweat? I live in a hot and humid country and I inevitably sweat after a 10mins walk to the train station.

I have been trying the Innisfree Cherry Blossom Tone-up Cream for a few days. The tone-up effect doesn't last long. I notice I'm back to having my dull, textured, blemished (acne) skin. The mild white/brightening effect disappeared. Could it be due to sweat? I live in a hot and humid country and I inevitably sweat after a 10mins walk to the train station.

All I ever see in my area are surveys saying we need more cheap car parking or people complaining about the lack of parking, instead of using their brains and realising there's just too many cars making unnecessary journeys.
More public transport and improved active travel are how we get people into town and cities, not more parking. But no, everything has to be about the car.
There was a big event yesterday looking at how to regenerate the main thoroughfare in Aberdeen and one of the solutions is more parking. Every bus in the region goes down this street and it's 5 minutes walk from the train station! It needs a bike lane not a car park!

I have been trying the Innisfree Cherry Blossom Tone-up Cream for a few days. The tone-up effect doesn't last long. I notice I'm back to having my dull, textured, blemished (acne) skin. The mild white/brightening effect disappeared. Could it be due to sweat? I live in a hot and humid country and I inevitably sweat after a 10mins walk to the train station.

Hi, I’m planning to visit Japan with my wife from June 22 to July 2, both inclusive. Planned the whole trip alone and needed a second pair of eyes to help me with some questions.
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The whole trip plan is Tokyo → Kawaguchiko → Kyoto → Nara → Osaka → Tokyo, which takes 11 days (10 nights), includes 5 different hotels and 2 Shinkansen rides to and from Tokyo.
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Day 1: June 22 (Arrival to Tokyo, Check-in, Shinjuku):
- Arrive at Narita Airport at 18:30 in the evening
- Train to the hotel in Shinjuku and check-in
- Explore Shinjuku district (Kabukicho area and Golden Gai St.)
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Day 2: June 23 (Shinjuku district):
- Tokyo Metropolitan Building
- Shinjuku Gyoen Park
- Omoide Yokocho
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Day 3: June 24 (Shibuya district):
- Shibuya Crossing and Mag’s Park
- Shibuya Scramble Square & Shibuya Sky
- Shibuya Hikarie Building- Shibuya Center St.
- Niku Yokocho
- Yoyogi Park
- Meiji Shrine
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Day 4: June 25 (No plan, just have fun):
- Tsukiji market
- Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo
- Just walk around
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Day 5: June 26 (Kawaguchiko day trip):
- Check-out early morning (~06:00)
- Bus to Kawaguchiko station and check-in
- Arakurayama Sengen Shrine
- Chureito Pagoda
- Kachi Kachi Ropeway
- Rent a bike
- Oishi Park
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Day 6: June 27 (Kyoto):
- Check-out early morning (~06:00)
- Shinkansen to Kyoto and check-in
- Ninenzaka Street
- Starbucks Ninenzaka
- Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist Temple
- Samurai & Ninja Museum
- Nishiki Market
- Mameshiba Cafe
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Day 7: June 28 (Kyoto):
- Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Iwatayama Peak
- Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
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Day 8: June 29 (Nara & Osaka):
- Check-out early morning
- Train to Nara
- Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple until after lunch
- Train to Osaka and check-in at the hotel in the evening
- Dotonbori Street & Market
- Kurobon Ichiba Market
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Day 9: June 30 (Osaka & back to Tokyo):
- Check-out from the hotel in the morning
- Explore Osaka for the rest of the day
- Umeda Sky Building
- Osaka Castle
- Shinsekai District
- Shinkansen to Tokyo in the early evening
- Check-in to hotel in Ginza
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Day 10: July 1 (Tokyo):
- Godzilla statue
- Tokyo Tower
- Senso-Ji Temple
- Tokyo Skytree
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Day 11: July 2 (Departure):
- Check-out from the hotel early morning
- Have fun in the Ginza area until lunchtime
- Train to Narita Airport at 13:00
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You can see that a couple of days are not filled as the rest of them, and are just being used for having fun without a strict plan, as I could not come up with anything for those days on my own. My wife and I are not interested to visit popular stuff like USJ or Ghibli Park, or shopping, so it’s only exploring the cities and their attractions. We travel with two carry-on suitcases and on some days will be bringing them with us for the walks around a city (not a good idea?)
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The only things booked for now are the hotels. I am not sure if I need to book Shinkansen and bus rides right now already, or if I should wait to get to Japan first. Also, I think we will not need JR Pass as we only travel on Shinkansen two times (to and from Tokyo), and the cost of those tickets will be cheaper than buying JR pass. I am not sure about route Kyoto → Nara → Osaka (does it benefit from JR pass?)
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Also, what is the best way to get from Kawaguchiko to Kyoto in the early morning? Going down to Mishima and taking the train, or going back to Tokyo by bus and taking the train from there (which is faster according to google maps)?
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What do you think? Please feel free to give any advice or recommendation on places and transportation. I am open to anything.

on the dot
to be punctual at exact time
Examples:

• The train arrives at the station on the dot at 9am every day.
  
• I expect you to be at the meeting on the dot at 2pm.
  

Hey its my first time doing this so please pardon any mistakes, i'll correct them asap. Im doing this to get feedback on what range of universities I can apply to, so you're opinions would be really helpful
Demographics: Indian male, international student, private high school and no hooks
Intended Major(s): Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Public Health
ACT/SAT/SAT II: Havent taken SAT yet but aiming 1500+
UW/W GPA and Rank: I take IB and scored 43/45 for the N22 exams, my school doesn't rank the students
Coursework: AP/IB/Dual Enrollment classes, AP/IB scores, etc:
As part of my school's integrated programme I was studying in the IB style from 9th grade. for 9th and 10th grade I studied Biology (7), Chemistry (7), Physics (5), Mathematics (6), History (6), English Language and Literature (6), Tamil (6) and I took 'O' Level French as well, achieving A2
In my IB years, at HL, I studied Chemistry (7), Biology (7), Economics (7) and at SL I studied Mathematics AA(7), English L&L (5) and Tamil B (7), A for EE in Chemistry and B for TOK
Awards:

1. Came in first-place in school-based innovation competition, where I was part of a team which desgined a smart home prototype to assist elderly and disabled people move about their homes. Our project as judged by a panel including senior teachers in our school and 1 college professor.

I have no more awards, and I dont know if this counts as one 💀💀
Extracurriculars:
National Police Cadet Corps: Served as an Exco member leading a squad for training. as well as in charge of logistics for the whole organisation in my school, also represented the school in campcraft and drills competition, represented the school flag in an annual parade hosted in my country's police academy. Achieved the rank of staff sergeant
International trip under the National Police Cadet Corps to Indonesia: I helped to build simple sewage systems for local homes, and planted mangrove trees as well.
Blooday: Assisted to run 2 blood donation drives in my school through ushering and photography
Excel workshop: Collaborated with a community organisation that supports less-privileged families to conduct a workshop for younger students to teach them basic Excel skills
Cat shelter: Volunteered at a cat shelter to take care of abandoned cats, including administering medicine and providing food
Social Enterprise: Part of a group, which worked to raise awareness and funds for a local Leukemia and Lymphoma foundation. Helped out as the social media manager to raise awareness for our various events such as bake sale and symposium
Volunteer at local library: I helped out to organise returned books back on the shelves, and also volunteered for weekly sessions to read books to primary school children
Charity organisation: Volunteered with peers at my school to conduct a workshop to primary school children to teach them more about bullying and peer pressure. I was in charge of creating the lesson material.
Old Age Home volunteering: Volunteered with my peers at school at a local old age home to host regular engagement sessions during the covid-19 pandemic, it was held online due to restrictions
Raising Awareness on mental health: Assisted to organise a workshop for students in my school to raise awareness on mental health issues and sign language.
Hospital volunteering: I volunteer at a local hospital for health screening events on a regular basis to do administrative tasks as well as helping out with stations such as measuring height, weight and blood pressure of patients.
Overseas Exchange with an American high school where we engaged in weekly sessions for a month, discussing about literature works in both my country and in the USA
Shadowed doctors in both clinics and a hospital to learn more about the medical profession, as I initially wanted to apply to medicine in my country.
I feel like my ECs are wack compared to what I see in this subreddit 💀💀😭
Essays/LORs/Other:
Haven't started on Essays yet, but I'm confident I can churn out a good piece, not excellent but still of quality
For LORs, I will be asking my Chemistry, Biology and form tutors as I have a very strong relationship with them. I'm confident they can write strong letters for me.
Schools:
With these stats, what would be the possible range of universities that I can apply to? Would I make the cut for t20-t50?

Hi everyone! I wanted to ask if it’s okay to put phlebotomy and IM injections for one of my jobs if I don’t have the certificate? I live in the state of California which I believe requires MAs to have certification/license for venipuncture. I was trained on the job but never received certification though. Would it be a red flag to put phlebotomy and IM injections as my job duties or should I just not risk it by not mentioning those at all?
Thank you!