Random Rants
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@Signal11 it doesn't get any better. You'll often be turned down for not having five years experience in a technology that's been released in the last twelve months.
In general, I find that companies complaining about skill shortages (or a lack of good personnel) mean that there's a lack of people who're willing to work for the wages they're offering.
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I agree.
I saw the movie "Logan Lucky" yesterday, maybe that's an option…
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I'm livid. I was on a Delta flight tonight from Atlanta to Pittsburgh and they let my suitcase get all wet. There was water all over the jetway at the gate and my suitcase is soaked too. Ruined the patch on my Prontos. The odd thing is my other suitcase I checked was bone dry. The one with all my shitty work clothes that I wouldn't have cared about if they got wet. Everything in my suitcase is soaked! It's like they dropped it in a pool.
I waited in line to file a claim and there were several other customers whose shit was all soaked too. WTF? -
wow. WTF is right. :o The shit they can do to baggage…
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Sorry @Filthy 21/23oz junkie that sucks. I know you like your patches to get a nice patina
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@Graeme i understand your frustrations. most of the corporate jobs or graduate positions used some form of verbal/ logical and numerical reasoning tests (or aptitude test) as a barrier during their first and second stages. now, some might argue if you can't get past this stage you're not fit for the job. but by doing this, they're looking past people with experience and what not. maybe some people don't do well in these tests but manage real world situations way better than computerised tests.
now, i have to say that i don't do very well with these tests and an definitely more confident in proving my worth based on a face to face interview or standing out in a group interview. sure the numerical and verbal reasoning tests are fine but the logical reasoning (or spot the pattern) is absurd..
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People who send you an email which when you reply to it, you get an auto response saying something like:
"Sorry, I have an email filter thingy that means I can't accept email from unknown email addresses as it may be spam. If you want your email to get to me, please jump through these hoops"
Feck off…..
Happened last night, guy will never know what I wrote which is a shame because I put a lot of time and effort into my response...
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@der:
"I spend my money on IH for insane garment construction", "I spend my money on PBJ for insane fabric textures and dyeing techniques"
Seconded. I‘ve a collection of Japanese wearables and Japanese doesn‘t automatically = good.
I think it's important to note that just because something does not have the cleanliness of an IH garment in terms of seams/construction does not mean it is poorly constructed. To say a company like PBJ, Sugar Cane, etc. make poorly constructed garments is a bit off base in my opinion. Are there awfully made garments produced in Japan? Of course. But, the brands commonly discussed around these parts do not fall into that category.
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@der:
"I spend my money on IH for insane garment construction", "I spend my money on PBJ for insane fabric textures and dyeing techniques"
Seconded. I‘ve a collection of Japanese wearables and Japanese doesn‘t automatically = good.
I think it's important to note that just because something does not have the cleanliness of an IH garment in terms of seams/construction does not mean it is poorly constructed. To say a company like PBJ, Sugar Cane, etc. make poorly constructed garments is a bit off base in my opinion. Are there awfully made garments produced in Japan? Of course. But, the brands commonly discussed around these parts do not fall into that category.
In all fairness, I didn't say "poorly constructed", and I hope that's not what my words implied.
I've never had to return a garment from any of the brands that I listed for construction or sizing issues, and I've never busted the seams on any garment from those brands either.
But, IH is truly leaps and bounds ahead of most, imho.
***My dream pants would be PBJ fabric w/ IH cut & construction. -
@der:
During boarding on several airlines I have observed luggage being soaked by rain, just left to sit before being loaded.
I saw that too, we landed douring crazy heavy rain and they unloaded the Plain onto an Open Cart, the whole Backpacker Luggage and the Bags where drenched. The best way out of that is at least that is how i did it, to buy a Suitcase that is Waterproof.
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@der:
During boarding on several airlines I have observed luggage being soaked by rain, just left to sit before being loaded.
I saw that too, we landed douring crazy heavy rain and they unloaded the Plain onto an Open Cart, the whole Backpacker Luggage and the Bags where drenched. The best way out of that is at least that is how i did it, to buy a Suitcase that is Waterproof.
When I flew back to the UK from Australia in 2016, it was raining in Guangzhou, where I changed flights. My rucksack, which was in checked baggage, was damp when I collected it in London.
Travelling with hand luggage only is probably the solution, but airlines are increasingly strict about weight limits. Getting under 7 kg with a laptop could be tricky.
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i only swear by samsonite's cosmolite/ firelite/ lite shock range. they're some sort of carbon fibre like weave, light and uncrackable. definitely worth the investment. i've not had any mishaps so far..
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I have two Rimowa Topas Stealth cases, check-in and cabin size. The aluminium makes them light but strong, comes with a five year guarantee, and can be repaired… sure they are expensive AF but they are also pretty awesome.
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I have two Rimowa Topas Stealth cases, check-in and cabin size. The aluminium makes them light but strong, comes with a five year guarantee, and can be repaired… sure they are expensive AF but they are also pretty awesome.
I really like them too but as der Anschiss said, the dents are Patina as long as they don´t stop the Suitcase from functioning. A friend of mine who travels weekly stopped using the Aluminium Rimowas as Check-In because an Airline deformed the Chassis so hard that the Suitcase had to be sawed open, that wount happen with e.g. an Rimowa Salsa. As a Carry-On the Topas and even the fragile Classic Flight are great Suitcases.
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Travel with the Ortlieb Big Zip since 15 years now. It is waterproof and lightweight.
Even the price point is acceptable and you can get it with wheels when needed.
Then it is called Duffle RS and the shoulder straps are removable. -
@Giles I have the Dakine bag also for travel. The big wheeled one. You can fit a fk ton of gear in those. Very easy to go over the weight limit with that bag as well though. Great value those bags.
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Travel with the Ortlieb Big Zip since 15 years now. It is waterproof and lightweight.
We have exactly that bag (we it's blue) for our dive kit…
