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DragonChi 02-03-2018 02:45 AM

Not much of a friend if s/he did that. I would consider being honest with your employer about it. Who knows what said friend would do once s/he is in the company.

ZN6 02-03-2018 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CorneringArtist (Post 8886032)
Did exactly that, trying to keep the conversation from dragging out by asking a few honest questions, offered to meet for coffee after maybe half a dozen back and forths, cuts things off without warning. Before I kept from being so forward, it led to boring-ass exchanges before losing interest.

I can't win.

You tried. That's all anyone can ask of you. Think of it as crossing one off the list and move on.

ZN6 02-03-2018 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JSALES (Post 8886068)
Friend applied at my company and put me down as a reference without my consent and now has an interview, ugh.

I wouldn't take that. If he's willing to do that without your consent, what if he dragged your name through the mud when he does something worse. I'd confront him and tell him at the very least that it was not cool. In the corporate world, you gotta protect your reputation.

Gh0st 02-03-2018 01:18 PM

i have a no friend or associates in the work place policy. I'd ex that friend and straight up tell the hiring manager that he did not consult with you regarding the reference, that's irresponsible and disrespectful. also i'd tell the hiring manager not to hire the person and never talk about it again.

i don't like anyone knowing about my business at work. if im sick or if i perform poorly at work, or personal issues arrise it's between myself and the employer. last thing i want is some friend or mutual friend discussing it within my circle.

FOREVER 02-03-2018 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JSALES (Post 8886068)
Friend applied at my company and put me down as a reference without my consent and now has an interview, ugh.

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Originally Posted by JSALES (Post 8886072)
Yeah, this person was so keen on getting a job with me that I don't think they even applied anywhere else, just dead set on working with my company because of the salary


Woah, what a coincidence.......

Except I gave my friend the OK to apply at my company with my referral and I also mentioned what his salary could be, and he seemed pretty set on getting in.

I offered him another potential job, but he declined it due to the salary being $?K lower, but I did tell him that it would have given him the experience to "catch up."

Fast forward, HR+co tells me they would have trashed his resume if it wasn't for my referral lululul. I can't reveal more but yeahBabyRage

Fafine 02-03-2018 04:25 PM

Any recommendations for flower deliveries?

tiger_handheld 02-04-2018 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Fafine (Post 8886127)
Any recommendations for flower deliveries?

whole thread dedicated
search Vin's Flowers.

Fafine 02-12-2018 03:35 PM

Anyone familiar with getting a VPN while in China?

DragonChi 02-12-2018 03:41 PM

China has banned VPNs and they do not work in the country.

The best way to get uncensored internet access in the country is to setup your own proxy before you leave.

Well, the best way that I know of.

6793026 02-12-2018 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JSALES (Post 8886068)
Friend applied at my company and put me down as a reference without my consent and now has an interview, ugh.

This move itself already tells me to NEVER EVER want to work with that person or be close friends with.

I never ever name drop to get a discount; because you're my friend I'm happy to pay FULL price to support you.

BIC_BAWS 02-12-2018 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 6793026 (Post 8887632)
I never ever name drop to get a discount; because you're my friend I'm happy to pay FULL price to support you.

I find it pretty annoying when some people EXPECT you to give them a discount bc you know each other are "friends". Or how some people go like "oh, let's go to xyz since abc works there, we can get a discount!"

If you want to give me a discount, I'll buy ya lunch at one point or another. But I'd never expect it.


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Fafine 02-12-2018 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonChi (Post 8887598)
China has banned VPNs and they do not work in the country.

The best way to get uncensored internet access in the country is to setup your own proxy before you leave.

Well, the best way that I know of.

Thanks guess I'm fucked since I'm alread here

DragonChi 02-13-2018 12:24 AM

If you know someone good with computers outside of China, you might not be.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadowsocks

If you need google maps

https://ditu.google.cn/

DragonChi 02-13-2018 12:34 AM

I looked into it some more, you might get lucky with some free servers or trials.

ShadowsocksPH ? First Shadowsocks Server For All Filipino

https://shadowtunnelz.com

laozhang's site ? free shadowsocks account

Fafine 02-13-2018 01:03 AM

Thank you so much! I'll look into it

guurl 02-13-2018 08:32 PM

Pretty off topic, but if you guys have a few minutes to spare please take the time to fill out a survey that I've made for product testing/market research.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3SMRZC7

Much appreciated :)

JSALES 02-13-2018 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by guurl (Post 8887785)
Pretty off topic, but if you guys have a few minutes to spare please take the time to fill out a survey that I've made for product testing/market research.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3SMRZC7

Much appreciated :)

You can post it here to get more traffic

Presto 02-14-2018 02:48 PM

2018 Valentine's achievement unlocked. Called in sick today. Got some shit done in the morning. Then, I went to get flowers for my wife, and swooped in when there wasn't a line up at the store. I took her to Fort Langley and had lunch at Wendel's, and then the Little White house and bakery for dessert. Wife is happy. I'm glad that it didn't take much effort, and avoided the clusterfuck with everyone else competing for the same resources :)

Oshiguru 02-18-2018 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Presto (Post 8887957)
2018 Valentine's achievement unlocked. Called in sick today. Got some shit done in the morning. Then, I went to get flowers for my wife, and swooped in when there wasn't a line up at the store. I took her to Fort Langley and had lunch at Wendel's, and then the Little White house and bakery for dessert. Wife is happy. I'm glad that it didn't take much effort, and avoided the clusterfuck with everyone else competing for the same resources :)

Nice! I was there the same day for lunch with two co-workers. :fullofwin:

...then was asked to go to lunch the next day at Lelems which went well

Euro7r 02-21-2018 06:44 PM

I can't wait to get the hell out of here for vacation. 3 weeks to go.

This shithole city and its depressing weather. Need to get away to re-energize my mind and body.

CorneringArtist 02-23-2018 07:16 PM

Two weeks to a reset vacation. Maybe it will help rethink a few things.

But what's the point of social media if it isn't even social anymore? It's not like it's been active in three years.

ilovebacon 02-23-2018 07:38 PM

just thought the first page was the recent page. the bottom post from "girl" lol. cant even tell if shes trolling.

MSREE 02-24-2018 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovebacon (Post 8889998)
just thought the first page was the recent page. the bottom post from "girl" lol. cant even tell if shes trolling.

Lol Girl was one of the best trolls. When RS was fun and VLS was always lit....... LOL

ilovebacon 02-24-2018 04:03 PM

Its a good idea to start trolling again and make it lit again.

threezero 02-24-2018 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GS8 (Post 8885665)
Slept 4 hours last night, up for 20 hours right now and decided to to speak it out :fullofwin:

My older brother: Repeated half of grade 12, dropped out of post-secondary twice, went through odd jobs here and there but slowly built up skill sets. Landed fresh job back in 2008 through a less than honest resume and has been employed there since.

Current: Has townhouse but soon-to-be detached home, a then new (2012) GTi and a then new (2017) Fusion Sport. Has 2 young kids and wife recently lost her job but he can still support all four of them till she gets a new job. He recently turned down multiple offers for a $100k+ a year job promotion, deciding he will take it when his kids are older and the offer comes around again.

Me: Graduated with B average from grade 12 Graduated twice from post secondary (2 diplomas) while working at least 30 hours a week at a grocery store.

Present: Rents an apartment and drives a 20 year old car. Makes livable wage but savings are minimal by end of month.

Oh life, you taught me so well!

Sometimes when I have nice dreams while asleep, I like to think they are life's way of apologizing to me.


Sounds like you are fresh out of school. You still have the mentality that school (high school achievements even) matters in real life. You have a long way ahead. The sooner you exit the mentality that getting great grades in high school matter the faster you will spot what really matter in terms of moving up in life.


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