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  • I might. Not sure yet. by Sofinite (Fri 4th Jan 2019 11:59am)
  • And the new minigolf place too! Arcade games are also fun at Hollywood Bowl/Braehead by Sofinite (Sat 5th Jan 2019 10:21am)
  • When I finally thought I was better again after 3 weeks of feeling miserable and fucking 3 weeks of having the shits... It's back. Will I ever get better? by Sofinite (Tue 8th Jan 2019 3:15pm)
  • Currently with Slater Hogg & Howison. I'm a EU student (Scottish partner, if that matters). It's a pain in the ass to find a place as an international as you most likely need a UK guarantor - which I didn't have. After about 4 months of hopelessly looking for flats, finally had the courage to ask my dad if he could pay 6 months rent up front. If you're able to pay the 6 months up front it gets A LOT easier. I know it's not possible for everyone and I was really lucky, but that's my best advice. by Sofinite (Fri 11th Jan 2019 2:58pm)
  • Woke up to the sound of water dripping. It's everywhere. In the bathroom, coming through the ceiling, in my wardrobe in the bedroom and the hall. Fuck. Agency's doing nothing, but it should be fixed now (leak was upstairs anyway, so neighbor got it fixed). Little bit worried about the ceiling falling down or mould spreading everywhere. Fan in the bathroom is fucked because of the water. Any advice? by Sofinite (Sat 19th Jan 2019 3:05pm)
  • ... Open the windows? Will it work if I just put all the heaters on in the house? Yeah, not sure what's happening with the agency. Called them and they're not even calling us back until Monday, and because something like this never happened to me I don't know how serious this is, but it looks pretty bad. by Sofinite (Sat 19th Jan 2019 3:38pm)
  • Love Rufus, but there's definitely a lack of space around the pool table which makes things a bit more.. Challenging. by Sofinite (Sat 19th Jan 2019 8:39pm)
  • It's Monday so that means our letting agency is FINALLY going to look at our leaking flat! It's been a hell for the last few days. Bathroom is leaking from above (neighbours' fault). All our clothes are wet and damp. Water in the ceilings. I think we're fucked. Curious to see what they'll do about it - I mean, they have to replace the ceilings right because of damage/potential mould, right? by Sofinite (Mon 21st Jan 2019 11:10am)
  • I was wondering this too! I'm 21 and also a female. Not a 100% sure if I'm going yet though by Sofinite (Mon 21st Jan 2019 4:19pm)
  • That sounds awful, but thanks for letting me know how long this is going to take! Sounds like we're heading there. Plumber came and "fixed" the upstairs bathroom for the third time this weekend and it's still not fixed. Letting agency won't do anything until this is fixed. It's a nightmare already and it's barely started! by Sofinite (Mon 21st Jan 2019 5:32pm)
  • I want to go but I'm a bit scared - met loads of strangers on the internet from when I was 13 to 16, why does this seem so scary now? by Sofinite (Thu 24th Jan 2019 10:00pm)
  • That's a few streets from where I live. Seems to be fine here though. by Sofinite (Tue 29th Jan 2019 10:24pm)
  • Got a printer on black friday, £20 printer, barely use it but one of the best purchases ever - no need to leave my house to print something ever again, it's amazing. by Sofinite (Sat 2nd Feb 2019 1:10pm)
  • Finding a flat around that time is horrible and with your budget you'd probably end up in less desirable parts of the city. I'd definitely look at Spareroom, because it's a lot cheaper sharing with someone and it's easier to find a place and it can be fun too. Problem is that you're a student and don't have any UK references or a guarantor, so they might ask you to pay 6 months rent upfront if you go through an agency to rent a flat. So keep that in mind if you don't want to share a flat with anyone. by Sofinite (Sat 2nd Feb 2019 4:46pm)
  • Yeah to be fair a budget of £500-600 is a lot for a student, but not sure if that includes utilities - which are a lot more expensive if ypu can't split them with someone. by Sofinite (Mon 4th Feb 2019 11:26am)
  • Is it mixed gender or male only? by Sofinite (Fri 8th Feb 2019 11:28pm)
  • I got most of my more expensive furniture for cheap on Facebook marketplace. Got other stuff at Ikea like cutlery, decorationz, mattress and some small tables (still managed to spend £500 oops). Got our kitchen table from Wayfair, only cost £120 for a table and 4 chairs. Not the most beautiful thing but it's not ugly at all. Haven't used it yet because we always eat in front of the tv. I think we spent £1000 in total for decorating the entire house, which I don't think is too bad since we started with nothing. by Sofinite (Sat 16th Feb 2019 1:06pm)
  • Started using cbd oil today. I knew it was gonna taste bad but it's a mix between boogers and sweaty feet. Hope it'll make me feel better. by Sofinite (Sat 16th Feb 2019 1:14pm)
  • I know, but the capsules were more expensive and I thought "how bad can it possibly be?" - it's bad. Will definitely consider getting capsules next time! by Sofinite (Sat 16th Feb 2019 4:01pm)
  • Try United Glasgow, they have loads of drop in sessions and a few teams. by Sofinite (Sun 17th Feb 2019 6:53pm)
  • And the council tax is ridiculously high. Place is full of holes and the walls are paper thin. by Sofinite (Sun 17th Feb 2019 6:51pm)
  • If it's just two people, the student gets 100% off and the partner gets 25% off. by Sofinite (Mon 18th Feb 2019 4:19am)
  • This is why I'm so confused, some people say this, others say what I think is right - all I know is that I don't pay council tax and my boyfriend gets 25% off by Sofinite (Mon 18th Feb 2019 12:51pm)
  • Heard DF isn't doing great, so yeah, wouldn't blame it on Brexit. by Sofinite (Tue 19th Feb 2019 10:55pm)
  • +1 for Hyperoptic. My apartment block isn't huge but still have it, and it was the cheapest option available. by Sofinite (Wed 20th Feb 2019 4:00pm)
  • Anyone else heard a helicopter really really loud for a long period of time this morning? Sounded really close but my bed was too comfy so didn't want to get up to see what it was. by Sofinite (Sat 23rd Feb 2019 1:59pm)
  • Getting a dog soon so freaking out about this. Dogs are expensive and I love them so it would kinda suck if my new dog died because of some cunt. by Sofinite (Tue 26th Feb 2019 11:36pm)
  • Didn't know Billie Eilish was playing Swg3 tonight, might ditch my other plans and go there instead by Sofinite (Thu 28th Feb 2019 1:50pm)
  • I use the Tasty app easy recipes to cook stuff. It's fairly easy, loads of veggie options, and they can generate a shopping list for you based on the recipes you've saved. by Sofinite (Thu 28th Feb 2019 2:42pm)
  • Back to work with a minor concussion. Want to go home and sleep, this sucks. by Sofinite (Fri 1st Mar 2019 11:34am)
  • I shouldn't, but this is my third concussion in a year (sports related) and I doubt my boss would let me take even more time off. And yeah, I definitely don't take them as serious as I should. by Sofinite (Fri 1st Mar 2019 1:19pm)
  • Can you just ask the company you work for if you can get your holiday pay paid out? Not from here originally, could use the extra money. by Sofinite (Tue 5th Mar 2019 3:29pm)
  • Random Brexit thought, is it maybe time to exchange my EU license and finally get a UK one before Brexit fucks everything up? by Sofinite (Mon 11th Mar 2019 3:08pm)
  • Oh god, I've got a flight. Didn't even know there's shit weather this weekend. by Sofinite (Thu 14th Mar 2019 5:43pm)
  • It's very difficult to find a place as foreign students and you'll most likely have to pay 6 months rent upront. If you can, I'd suggest saying it during your application so you'll have a bigger chance of getting a flat. It took me and my SO 4 months to find a flat (not even within a certain are, but anywhere on the subway network except Ibrox/Govan/Cessnock) and luckily it does allow pets, but most places won't (we didn't know it allowed pets until we signed the lease). Loads of people just tend to sneak their pet in. Although it's easier to find a place that allows pets/won't charge you 6 months up front if you go for a private landlord. by Sofinite (Thu 14th Mar 2019 5:42pm)
  • I'm just looking on the bright side, at least I have a 5 hour layover this time by Sofinite (Thu 14th Mar 2019 6:37pm)
  • I honestly don't think you'll be able to find a place to live in such short amount of time, mainly because the reference checks can take a while (although mine, the foreigner, came back the same day but my SO had to wait a week for his). Anyway, good luck! by Sofinite (Thu 14th Mar 2019 11:52pm)
  • Thought it was a great idea at the time of booking to book the cheapest flight with a 5 hour layover in Stansted. I regret it. Had to get out of bed at 3am, another 4 hours to go before I can get on the next flight. Tired. by Sofinite (Sat 16th Mar 2019 7:37am)
  • Paid the first 6 months rent up front. Agency now asks us to pay the next 6 months up front as well (first 6 are almost over). Is this normal? by Sofinite (Sun 17th Mar 2019 9:42am)
  • Why report them? Is something like this illegal then? by Sofinite (Sun 17th Mar 2019 10:23am)
  • Paid it because I'm a student and my partner is a (new) freelancer. Don't know what it says in the contract but I do remember it says something about when rent needs to be paid (what day of the month), nothing about this. The email I got from the agency (not even my agency, but from Countrywide who we've apparently been dealing with lately) said that we have to pay the 6 months again unless our circumstances changed. by Sofinite (Sun 17th Mar 2019 10:22am)
  • I'll try that, thanks! It seemed weird to us too and although it's not impossible for us to pay the 6 months again (borrowed the money from my dad) I'd rather pay monthly. by Sofinite (Sun 17th Mar 2019 11:07am)
  • I don't think my landlord got paid the 6 months either, because they specifically told us that the landlord didn't want 6 months rent up front so I doubt he decided we need to pay the 6 months again. by Sofinite (Sun 17th Mar 2019 1:26pm)
  • If only I can remember the guy who moved my stuff a while back. He quoted £40 for it, from a 2nd floor flat (with lift) to a first floor flat (without lift) and the 4 mile journey. So not very useful, but at least you know it's possible to get it for cheaper than £100. by Sofinite (Mon 18th Mar 2019 6:42pm)
  • Finally bought a microwave today. People said that you won't really miss it when you don't have one or get used to it, but I couldn't get used to it. Plus it'll probably save me money in the long run because now I usually throw leftovers away because it's too much effort to reheat it. by Sofinite (Tue 19th Mar 2019 11:26am)
  • Even if he would want ticketmaster to change the name on the ticket, that's something you can do by yourself very, very easily (not a lot of people know this though). So yeah, I think you've been scammed. by Sofinite (Thu 21st Mar 2019 3:07pm)
  • I'd avoid Santander. Definitely. by Sofinite (Fri 22nd Mar 2019 10:15pm)
  • For the EU thing, no one knows what's happening there. I have a friend who moved to the UK before Brexit so she can prove she lived here before the whole thing started, which is probably not a bad idea - you'd have to be quick though. Think it's something with the EU settlement scheme. And imo Glasgow is better than Berlin. I've also considered moving to Berlin before but chose Glasgow and I'm still very happy to be here. by Sofinite (Sat 23rd Mar 2019 11:31am)
  • 1. Yes 2. No, you contact them. You'd have to get a student exemption form from your uni, unless it's one of the uni's that do it automatically through the council. But you need to let the council know where you live. by Sofinite (Sat 23rd Mar 2019 9:44pm)
  • You can just do it online! by Sofinite (Sun 24th Mar 2019 9:28am)
  • Worked at McDonald's when I was 16, did it for a year. Probably the most fun non-skilled job I had, if you can handle the occasional stress. by Sofinite (Sun 24th Mar 2019 10:09pm)
  • For the night bus, it's not the AIR that runs during the day but the N900 to Edinburgh via the airport. Took this bus last week. It definitely runs, but make sure you've got a ticket if you're taking it during the weekend as my bus was full of people heading back to Edinburgh after a night out and they'll let people with a confirmed time on the ticket on first. by Sofinite (Sun 24th Mar 2019 10:15pm)
  • Should have gotten some blood test results within 5-7 working days. It's now been 8 working days. Hurry up! by Sofinite (Wed 27th Mar 2019 12:40pm)
  • I got my first drink at the spoons before security in October around 6am. Should be possible. by Sofinite (Fri 29th Mar 2019 10:21pm)
  • Can someone just please shut off the alarm that's literally been going on and off all night in Laurieston? Trying to sleep here. Can't. by Sofinite (Sat 30th Mar 2019 11:22am)
  • Register for council tax (just Google it) and then get a student exemption, if your uni doesn't do it automatically for you. by Sofinite (Sun 31st Mar 2019 5:16pm)
  • Apple quoted me around £500 to fix my macbook that's just over 1,5 years old, and Apple apparently only give you one year of insurance on their ridiculously expensive machines. Any windows laptops recommendations? by Sofinite (Tue 2nd Apr 2019 12:05pm)
  • It just occasionally shuts down when not on charge. So can use it fine with a charger plugged in at all times. Don't know what I'll use it for. Depends when I'm getting my next laptop. Last few laptops I had I completely smashed to bits which is great fun, so that's always an option. by Sofinite (Tue 2nd Apr 2019 12:48pm)
  • Turns out it wasn't even a battery problem but something else. Would've been okay with replacing the battery since that's only £129, but this is a bit too much. Thanks for the suggestion too but I like my laptops small and light! by Sofinite (Tue 2nd Apr 2019 1:23pm)
  • Lived next to Elder Park for a bit. Feel like it was a nice and fairly quiet place to live and I thought it would've been way worse than it actually was from the stories I heard. Was about a 10 minute walk to the subway, 15 min walk to the big Asda which was also a plus. Never felt unsafe there. by Sofinite (Tue 2nd Apr 2019 6:09pm)
  • I think it's great what he's doing but I'm wondering why it's £6000 he's trying to raise. I know a few people who've brought dogs and cats from Asia to the UK and managed to do it for around £800-2000 (cats were on the cheaper side) and I know how much the process costs and it's nowhere near £6000. Not trying to say the guy is a bad guy for doing this, just wondering why it's costing so much. by Sofinite (Thu 4th Apr 2019 12:17pm)
  • If you've got friends in Whiteinch, Scotstoun could be an option. Really easy to get into town from there with the number 1 bus. Also thought Govan (Elder park area) wasn't too bad. I've lived in KP and that was fine too, comparable to the other places I've mentioned. I live in Laurieston now which also isn't too bad, area isn't great but it's close to town. Never felt unsafe in all of these areas at night, lived in those areas from 19-21 and I'm a female. by Sofinite (Thu 4th Apr 2019 2:12pm)
  • Read about the place too and really all I need to know is if the kebabs are any good. Are they? by Sofinite (Thu 4th Apr 2019 7:34pm)
  • The dentist on Bridge Street was quite good imo, they do NHS and private. They're really friendly and explained everything they would be doing during my appointment. My last dentist was awful (didn't know it was awful, just thought that it was normal because no one likes going to the dentist) and this one's been great so far. by Sofinite (Thu 4th Apr 2019 10:34pm)
  • I'd just go for the pub food in there. Not just for watching the football, I'd be there to get some proper German food that I love so much. by Sofinite (Sat 6th Apr 2019 12:56pm)
  • Not related to this, but you know it's difficult and expensive to bring your dog here right? by Sofinite (Tue 9th Apr 2019 8:32pm)
  • I know the feeling, yeah! Good luck with trying to bring the dog here, hopefully it won't be too difficult (or too expensive). Another you might want to look into is flying the dog to either France or The Netherlands so the dog doesn't have to fly as cargo - currently doing this and it's cut the cost of bringing my dog here in half. by Sofinite (Tue 9th Apr 2019 9:10pm)
  • No, taking the ferry from Amsterdam to Newcastle and then driving back to Glasgow. It's literally so much cheaper. Airfare is only around 200-300 dollars for the flight compared to the £1500 I've heard for the flight when flying directly into the UK - because the dog is flying cargo it can be seen as commercial and they'll charge a lot of tax. Again, I'm not taking my dog from the US to here but from an unlisted country (even more paperwork) and there's not a lot of info online yet about this being cheaper than flying directly into the UK apart from conversations I've had with people who've done it this way - if you ever need any more advice on that, feel free to send me a message! by Sofinite (Tue 9th Apr 2019 11:45pm)
  • I don't know why but the UK doesn't allow dogs/cats to fly into the country on a passenger plane, funny enough pets can leave the UK in a passenger plane, just not the other way around. Don't know how it's works at Calais, heard something about pets not being allowed on the train but I'm not sure about that as I'm taking my dog to the Netherlands so I've not looked into France. by Sofinite (Wed 10th Apr 2019 10:00am)
  • Yep I think that's it! Funny enough I have heard of a taxi company that "specialises" on getting pets through the Calais tunnel. So I don't think it was that ridiculous, but still quite funny - I can't even imagine what that must've cost! by Sofinite (Wed 10th Apr 2019 10:10am)
  • I'd pick gorbals. It's not just about going out for drinks/food all the time, it's the convenience of having all the shops in the city centre nearby that appeals to me the most. by Sofinite (Wed 10th Apr 2019 11:42pm)
  • Avoid the property on Wallace street. It's not safe. Absolutely no soundproofing, at all. Dirty, broken down and lifts don't always work. Council tax is also really expensive there. Just avoid the property, it's not a good place to live - especially with a baby. by Sofinite (Fri 12th Apr 2019 6:05pm)
  • My boyfriend had a similar thing, ended up owing the council a full year's worth of council tax. After a few phone calls and a form from the uni stating he was a student at that time he finally got rid of it. So yeah, you should be fine. by Sofinite (Sat 13th Apr 2019 1:52am)
  • I have to walk over the Portland Street suspension bridge on my way from/to things. I can't count the amount of times groups of people have annoyed me by stopping everywhere and taking pictures - and it's very narrow so I can't just pass them. Or worse, people taking pictures of their friends on the bridge - just makes me awkward. Do I just keep walking and ruin their photo or do I awkwardly wait until they're finished? I know, not really street photography, but it bothers me. Not as much as actual street photography, where it's easier to walk around people. Not very happy when someone's taking a picture facing me because I don't want to be in a random person's photo. by Sofinite (Mon 15th Apr 2019 2:25pm)
  • I'm not from Singapore, but how do you recognise that writing style? Read if again and the only thing I could think of that would make it foreign is the very foreign writing style. by Sofinite (Mon 15th Apr 2019 8:51pm)
  • The dentist on Bridge Street is really good. She talked me through everything that was going to happen and the overall vibe of the place is really nice too. by Sofinite (Tue 16th Apr 2019 1:31pm)
  • I live in Laurieston (Oxford Street) and I feel safe there, safer in other areas I've lived before (Govan, Tradeston). Great access to the city centre of course so that was my main reason for moving here. by Sofinite (Wed 17th Apr 2019 6:08pm)
  • Going on a holiday in a few days and already packed all my tshirts. Day 2 of not knowing what to wear instead. Dying a little on the inside. by Sofinite (Sat 20th Apr 2019 11:01am)
  • A bit of red wine and some beer is amazing though. by Sofinite (Mon 22nd Apr 2019 10:17am)
  • It might have some use to the people of the repair cafe? by Sofinite (Tue 23rd Apr 2019 12:11am)
  • Have you tried United Glasgow? They're pretty welcoming. by Sofinite (Tue 23rd Apr 2019 3:07pm)
  • *Extend Glasgow Central station to the south of the Clyde to prepare for HS2 services* Isn't that exactly where Barclays is just building a huge new building? Don't think that's possible. Unless they want to build slightly to the right, but that's where I live, and I like where I live, so fuck off. by Sofinite (Mon 29th Apr 2019 5:31am)
  • Booking a flight with a dog is way more complicated than it should be. Ugh. by Sofinite (Tue 30th Apr 2019 8:19am)
  • They charge double. Not kidding. Double the price for the same flight. by Sofinite (Tue 30th Apr 2019 9:21am)
  • It took me 3 months to find a flat, and wasn't even very area-specific (just somewhere close to the subway, except Cessnock/Ibrox/Govan). What finally worked for us is setting up alerts on Rightmove and calling the agency as soon as possible. Be at the first viewing. If possible, offer 6 months' rent up front. by Sofinite (Tue 30th Apr 2019 12:26pm)
  • It seems to work great for students though. My credit wouldn't have been good enough and student loans don't count as income, and the only way we could've let our current flat is if we wanted to pay 6 months rent up front. The 6 months are now over and everyone is still happy, so I don't see a problem. by Sofinite (Wed 1st May 2019 2:39pm)
  • If it's Wallace Street, avoid it. Just avoid it. by Sofinite (Wed 1st May 2019 3:25pm)
  • It wasn't last year. Although to be fair my main issue is with the ridiculously expensive council tax, which makes it so not worth it to live there. by Sofinite (Thu 2nd May 2019 5:46am)
  • What about just normal shared accommodation? I know there's plenty of people coming over to study from Asia who are also muslim (a lot of Indonesians, I think). I don't think it would be too difficult to find a flatshare with other muslims and it's a lot cheaper too. by Sofinite (Thu 2nd May 2019 5:34pm)
  • Yeah, that's true. My first landlord when I moved to Glasgow from outside the UK didn't seem terrible, but was. When me and my flatmates had to sign the contract only two of us had to sign, I didn't sign because I was on holiday. Turns out the flat didn't have an HMO license and I couldn't get registered for anything - which really sucked because I was the only one planning to stay in the UK permanently. That landlord also dealt with all the bills (didn't know that was illegal either). On the other hand, it is usually a lot cheaper. But since OP thinks £179 is "reasonably priced", I don't think they're too worried about that. I liked living where I lived, and I'd often have friends complain about living in student accommodation (noise, people having their heaters on all the time making their room too warm, lack of rules in the common areas). My place felt more like a home than student accommodation ever would, I think. by Sofinite (Thu 2nd May 2019 5:59pm)
  • Does your house shake too when both trains pass your house at the same time? by Sofinite (Fri 3rd May 2019 1:08pm)
  • Lucky you! I was just wondering if it happened somewhere else too. My ground floor flat shakes a little a few times a day because of it. by Sofinite (Fri 3rd May 2019 2:03pm)
  • I was expecting cute dogs. Not this. I might have thrown up a little in my mouth. by Sofinite (Sun 5th May 2019 9:25am)
  • Does the facebook profile look legit? I'd just be that asshole and post their name, someone here must know them if it's a legit profile. by Sofinite (Tue 7th May 2019 2:19pm)
  • It doesn't have any contact information on it. by Sofinite (Fri 10th May 2019 6:28pm)
  • The Gym at the Quay too. by Sofinite (Fri 17th May 2019 3:04pm)
  • Shitty day yesterday. Next few weeks are gonna be shit too, and there's not a lot I can do. So much stress and not enough time. Ugh. by Sofinite (Sun 19th May 2019 8:09am)
  • I go to the one in St. Vincent Place. Really nice people and helped me loads with my back pain. by Sofinite (Sun 19th May 2019 1:40pm)
  • It's £35 per session. They've got a deal on Groupon too, plus you get a discount if you buy a treatment package. by Sofinite (Sun 19th May 2019 1:53pm)
  • For everyone downvoting: you don't understand what it's like to be in pain every single day. I've been to doctors for half my life now, countless MRIs done, no results. My back pain spreads to my hips and knees and I was in constant pain, until I started going to a chiropractor. I know loads of people say that it's bad and not backed by medical evidence, but it helps me, and so far, is the only thing that helps. Also the guy I mentioned in my other comment is Australian and has a degree/masters (can't remember which one) in chiropractic treatment. So it's not some random self-taught guy, he actually studied for this. by Sofinite (Sun 19th May 2019 5:46pm)
  • Nice tune of the day. One of the guys in the band went to my uni, pretty cool. by Sofinite (Mon 20th May 2019 8:02am)
  • Nope, Santander won't allow me to use Apple Pay with my account. by Sofinite (Mon 20th May 2019 7:12pm)
  • Decathlon have really cheap backpacks if you really need one. Might even be cheaper than renting. by Sofinite (Fri 24th May 2019 4:52pm)
  • I feel like it might be a mistake and it's meant to be per month instead of per week. No one would pay that amount of money when they could rent an entire flat for a lot less. But I do get why you're seeing all of these students flats around now; it's just that time of the year and it will be like this until September, and finding a flat until then is going to be an absolute nightmare. Had to do it last year, started looking in July and didn't find a place to live until November. by Sofinite (Mon 27th May 2019 5:30pm)
  • There is scarcity because too many people are looking for a place to live this time of the year. It's a lot easier to find a place during the winter months. They can charge obscene rents because the demand is higher than the supply, that's it. by Sofinite (Mon 27th May 2019 5:48pm)
  • Yeah, it makes sense for the entire flat - so not per person. Didn't think about that. by Sofinite (Mon 27th May 2019 6:57pm)
  • I'm with Slater Hogg & Howison and I'm allowed to have one dog in my flat, so I guess I'm lucky. But I know loads of people that just sneak their pets in and haven't had any problems with it. by Sofinite (Sat 1st Jun 2019 6:09am)
  • My dad runs several AirBnBs, two of them are sometimes used as temporary homes for him/family/friends. It's actually really doable to only come "home" certain times, but you need to keep in mind it will not feels as home-y as before - keeping personal stuff in it is weird (like photos) and other people have "lived" in your house. If you do it, get a few locks for cabinets with personal stuff in it that you would need for your own stuff and cabinets with stuff for the cleaners you will need. Don't know anything about the legal stuff, but it's definitely doable. by Sofinite (Sun 2nd Jun 2019 11:41am)
  • In December I got a BA flight from Glasgow to Gatwick for £21, bought it the day before. Might be worth checking. by Sofinite (Wed 5th Jun 2019 1:24pm)
  • Wallace street is absolutely terrible, probably the worst place I've ever lived. Also has really expensive council tax and definitely lives up to the bad rep. by Sofinite (Thu 6th Jun 2019 7:11pm)
  • Finally feel like I'm getting somewhere with my dissertation. Still so far behind, but at least I feel like I'm doing *something*. by Sofinite (Fri 7th Jun 2019 8:08am)
  • There's a new takeaway place called Boston Burgers which is my new favourite place. It's been open for a bit longer than 3 months but not much. by Sofinite (Tue 18th Jun 2019 1:53pm)
  • Sounds like that Grey's Anatomy episode I watched today. Patient deliberately starts a fire, but the Glasgow one is just missing the part where a doctor then sets the patient on fire and everything goes boom. by Sofinite (Tue 18th Jun 2019 7:23pm)
  • Never had to restart it. by Sofinite (Wed 19th Jun 2019 8:42am)
  • I just want to scream. And I want everyone to hear it. So listen and scream with me in your head. **AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH**. FUCK. **FUCK**. I hate the world right now. by Sofinite (Wed 19th Jun 2019 2:35pm)
  • Don't feel like talking about it, just scream with me. by Sofinite (Wed 19th Jun 2019 3:28pm)
  • Burgers are really good, chips aren't great though (undercooked quite often). Pizzas are a bit of a hit and miss, but they've definitely got some interesting pizza toppings. But yes, burgers are heaven. And mozzarella sticks and jalapeño poppers! by Sofinite (Wed 19th Jun 2019 6:48pm)
  • Interesting. Been abroad for 2 months so it's been a bit of a puzzle trying to figure out what some of the stations real names are again. by Sofinite (Fri 21st Jun 2019 6:59pm)
  • Can't believe I'm flying home tomorrow. So excited! by Sofinite (Sat 22nd Jun 2019 6:13am)
  • I'm on a boat for the next 16 hours and I am pretty sure I will get seasick at one point. We started moving about 20 minutes ago and I already feel a bit funny. by Sofinite (Thu 27th Jun 2019 4:37pm)
  • Left a broken TV outside because the dog peed all over it and it was gone an hour later. by Sofinite (Sun 30th Jun 2019 11:29am)
  • Housetraining a puppy is easy. Housetraining a year old dog is more difficult and there's a lot more pee. Can't wait until this dog stops peeing in the house. by Sofinite (Sat 6th Jul 2019 12:47pm)
  • If you can, get Hyperoptic. I'm paying £16 a month for it and it hasn't let me down so far. by Sofinite (Mon 8th Jul 2019 11:47am)
  • Not exactly sure where, but had it twice in the Tradeston/Laurieston area. by Sofinite (Mon 8th Jul 2019 12:20pm)
  • I was looking for a flat with my SO around that time. Didn't find a place until mid November - it's a busy time and it's difficult as a non-UK student to find a place. We ended up paying 6 months in advance, although I heard that's not legal anymore? I don't know if it already was in November, but it might still be possible. by Sofinite (Tue 9th Jul 2019 10:10pm)
  • I'm in Laurieston and I can't hear it at all. I might be deaf, considering it's not even that far from here. by Sofinite (Sat 13th Jul 2019 11:14pm)
  • It's still a lot, especially considering students don't pay council tax and the other person can get a 25% discount as well. by Sofinite (Sat 13th Jul 2019 11:13pm)
  • Had my first allergic reaction since living with the dog yesterday. Was able to stop it before my face swelled up, so that's good. Still worth it. by Sofinite (Tue 16th Jul 2019 12:02pm)
  • That is genius. by Sofinite (Sat 20th Jul 2019 12:34am)
  • I live in Laurieston and it's about a 5-10 min walk to Central. Pay £650 for a 2 bedroom flat, and places around me seem to have similar prices. Not the safest place, but nothing has happened to me yet and to be fair I wouldn't feel safe anywhere at night in Glasgow. Avoid Wallace Street flats though. They're within walking distance to Central (15-20 mins) and the flats seem nice, but council tax is high and it's an absolute shithole. by Sofinite (Sat 20th Jul 2019 12:30pm)
  • Why do neighbours move away without telling you? I liked my next door neighbour but she kind of disappeared all of a sudden. New neighbour seems nice though. by Sofinite (Sat 20th Jul 2019 12:35pm)
  • I live really close to the Clyde. Every fucking morning around 4-5am they wake me up and it drives me insane. by Sofinite (Sun 21st Jul 2019 6:59pm)
  • My ex was a huge celtic fan. I hate my ex, so yeah, I'm a rangers fan. by Sofinite (Wed 24th Jul 2019 12:20am)
  • I am not leaving my house today. by Sofinite (Thu 25th Jul 2019 11:52am)
  • I share my garden with about 15 other dogs (it's very big and shared between 50 flats) and I'm probably the only one that picks up their dog's shit. The flies have been awful. They're everywhere. Left one of the bedroom windows open and now the are about 20 flying around in there. by Sofinite (Thu 25th Jul 2019 4:38pm)
  • I keep trying to join this Glasgow dog walkers group on Facebook but my request keeps getting denied. Uh, hello, I have a dog and I live in Glasgow, but I have a foreign last name. Xenophobia is real. by Sofinite (Sat 27th Jul 2019 11:56am)
  • The industrial bit near Kinning Park might be a good idea. by Sofinite (Sat 27th Jul 2019 9:47pm)
  • Nah, pretty happy with Monzo. They only offer you a fiver when you refer someone to them (they get £5 as well) but at least they're not that desperate to offer £75. I like it when my banks aren't desperate. by Sofinite (Mon 29th Jul 2019 10:29am)
  • Bridge street dental is good and they take NHS patients. Right in between st. Enoch and Bridge street subway station. My dentist is really friendly; I'm not a fan of going there but all the staff were lovely and explained everything to me and warned me every time they were going to do something. When I registered with them I got an appointment a few days later, that was a plus too. by Sofinite (Tue 30th Jul 2019 12:17am)
  • Job hunting started yesterday. Already got two people call and email me this morning about a job, and that's just because I'm bilingual. I'll be very unemployed on Friday so I'm just about to sell my soul to customer service. by Sofinite (Thu 1st Aug 2019 10:36am)
  • Dutch! by Sofinite (Thu 1st Aug 2019 12:31pm)
  • So annoyed that I wake up between 7-8 every Saturday because that's apparently when the bins get taken out. What's worse, one guy was really loud this morning and sounded like he was going to throw up for about half an hour. Ugh. by Sofinite (Sat 3rd Aug 2019 12:21pm)
  • Not OP, but thanks for the suggestion! I've got one right behind my house but never knew what it was. by Sofinite (Sun 4th Aug 2019 5:14pm)
  • Do you know if it's only for UK citizens? I'm not from the UK, so I don't know if I can do anything there. I'm just browsing their website now, and it looks interesting. I'll definitely take a look, considering it's literally a 20 second walk for me. And I also want them to know that their alarm is terrible because it keeps going off during the weekends. by Sofinite (Sun 4th Aug 2019 5:22pm)
  • Hi, also an EU citizen that came to study here. There's not a lot to be done, just register with a GP, NIN and get an EHIC card online. If I remember correctly my GP asked me some questions about my EU status (casual, don't worry) and I've asked him loads of questions like "are you sure I'm covered and don't need to register for anything else" and he's never said anything about anything, so yeah, I guess it's quite simple! by Sofinite (Tue 6th Aug 2019 7:07pm)
  • I've been applying for jobs for so long and still can't find anything. I'm getting desperate, might even apply for every single job I find and hope for the best. Also considering doing a masters, but UWS are basically the only place I can go to with my 2:2 and I'm still waiting on a reply from them. Ugh. by Sofinite (Mon 12th Aug 2019 3:17pm)
  • Fruit flies have invaded my flat. There's only like 3 of them and I blame the bananas, but they're here. Somehow they always take ages to get rid of, but hey, at least it's better than the wasp nest I had underneath my bedroom window last year. by Sofinite (Tue 13th Aug 2019 11:00am)
  • Does anyone need a dog cage (flight crate) by any chance? Not using it anymore, but spent £140 on it so would feel bad about just throwing it away. Can't sell it either because my dog chewed off some bits and has tried to escape it, bending the door (it still closes though). Do dog charities take these things too? Or any other company? Must be useful for someone, right? It's 90x60x68cm. Freeeeeee. by Sofinite (Tue 13th Aug 2019 12:48pm)
  • Job interview tomorrow. Not sure about the job itself because the reviews are mixed, but I'm getting desperate and I need to be able to pay my rent. It's been 2 weeks now and if I don't find anything soon I'm fucked. by Sofinite (Wed 14th Aug 2019 10:55am)
  • Pretty sure The Gym still give you 3 free (short) PT sessions when you sign up with them. Those 3 sessions should also be good to give you a reasonable idea of what you should be doing without paying for an actual PT. by Sofinite (Thu 15th Aug 2019 11:02pm)
  • Not worth a post, so I'll write it as a comment. I lived in a non-HMO flat with 2 others when I first moved here without knowing it was illegal. I was the one not on the contract, landlord was just awful and I feel like the landlord is just exploiting foreigners. Should I report that landlord? Also heard you can get some of the rent back after you report them, which also seems nice. by Sofinite (Sat 17th Aug 2019 10:56am)
  • OP won't qualify for overdraft because he's not been living here for long enough. by Sofinite (Sun 18th Aug 2019 10:48am)
  • I chose Santander when I first moved here. It was a mistake. They make you use two cards and you're constantly transferring money from one to the other (one is for bills, one for paying in store). Never got to figure out how to set up PayPal, and they don't give you contactless because you've not lived here for 3 years yet. I recently switched to Monzo. Should've done that earlier. I've now got an easy to use app, CONTACTLESS (I've lived without it for 2 years so you have no idea how happy that made me), Apple Pay. Plus if you use Transferwise to transfer money from your home bank account to UK one you get one of the best rates - apparently I was losing around £20 each month by using Santander. So yeah, listen to everyone else. Use Monzo. Get a link off of someone so you get a free fiver as well. And setting up an account with them is so easy. by Sofinite (Sun 18th Aug 2019 10:47am)
  • Call them with Skype. by Sofinite (Sun 18th Aug 2019 10:57am)
  • Nearly ended up in the middle of the pride parade with my very anxious dog yesterday. So close. Poor pupper is still so nervous around people and having to walk through town is not fun, but at least he's getting better. by Sofinite (Sun 18th Aug 2019 10:57am)
  • Here you go: [Cutest doggo ever](https://m.imgur.com/a/7IOi8Ii) by Sofinite (Sun 18th Aug 2019 11:52am)
  • And that's only the second time they've met! It's my boyfriend's mum's dog and we really wanted them to be friends in case any of us ever need a dogsitter. by Sofinite (Sun 18th Aug 2019 11:55am)
  • Just took the dog to the vet because he's been shaking all week. Poor dog has a fever, got some bloods done and we'll hopefully get the results to day. And thank god for creditcards, because I've got no money left at all now (so expensive) and wouldn't be able to pay for it. Luckily I do have insurance so I will get it back, just hoping I'll get it back soon. by Sofinite (Mon 19th Aug 2019 12:12pm)
  • I would hope that there would be no space for me left! Since we're still in the EU, you get a fuckload of money if you can't be on a flight if it's oversold. I'm kind of hoping for it to happen sometimes. by Sofinite (Mon 19th Aug 2019 12:11pm)
  • He seems fine, he's just shaking a lot so that's why we took him to the vet. Not had any results yet, so still a bit nervous about that. And yeah, it's crazy how expensive it is. Hopefully this is the only test we need, there was a foreign diseases test too (dog is from abroad) which would cost £250 - that's just insane. by Sofinite (Mon 19th Aug 2019 5:34pm)
  • Hate it when you sell something online and the person that's supposed to pick it up doesn't come. Ugh, time wasters. by Sofinite (Mon 19th Aug 2019 5:36pm)
  • Reading about the Amazon and all the other fucked up stuff going on in the world makes me depressed. It's like I know life is going to suck when I get older because of it, and we're all either going to die or live miserable lives. Although I do think Scotland would be one of the best places to live if the world goes to shit. by Sofinite (Sat 24th Aug 2019 11:58am)
  • *When by Sofinite (Sat 24th Aug 2019 1:29pm)
  • Heard it's a warehouse in Tradeston. by Sofinite (Sun 25th Aug 2019 8:16pm)
  • Thought the place was decent, plus they've got an option for unlimited soft drinks for like £3 or something. by Sofinite (Tue 27th Aug 2019 2:28pm)
  • Right now? Dark. by Sofinite (Wed 28th Aug 2019 10:33pm)
  • I saw them all the time around Elder Park when I lived in Govan. by Sofinite (Fri 30th Aug 2019 11:18pm)
  • Saw this tip from someone a while ago. I'm not a fan of doing this because you should've gotten a floor ticket, accept your defeat - plus if everyone does this it can get overcrowded, probably leading to safety issues. You need more friends for this one. Two people with standing tickets enter, one comes back with two tickets (his + the other person) and you enter together again. You use your own ticket to get into the venue, but just wait there until your friend comes with the floor tickets. by Sofinite (Sat 31st Aug 2019 6:56pm)
  • I hate people like this. I have a very anxious dog and don't understand why there are people out there with their dogs off-lead but unable to recall them/or just not wanting to. Look into getting a harness. I've got a nervous harness, which seems to be working okay most days - except for people who are like "oh don't be scared, dogs love me" and try to pet him. Seems to work great for dog owners though, because not a single person with dog has tried to come close to me yet. I'm thinking of getting a "do not pet" harness anyway, even though he's not agressive, just so that people would fuck off. by Sofinite (Sat 31st Aug 2019 7:08pm)
  • It's so important to have these everywhere. My dad saved a guy's life a few years ago using a defibrillator located in a popular spot. by Sofinite (Thu 5th Sep 2019 10:03pm)
  • Going to the dog lovers show at the SEC with my mother in law, hope there's gonna be lots of goodies. by Sofinite (Sat 7th Sep 2019 10:32am)
  • Go for hyperoptic if it's available. I pay (first year so it's a bit cheaper) £16 for 50mb/s (it was 30 but they started giving us 50 as of last week, no extra cost). by Sofinite (Tue 17th Sep 2019 4:17pm)
  • I moved here to study. Nothing really went according to plan and I'm now stuck here thanks to the boyfriend (Glasgow/Scotland is a good place to get stuck so I'm happy). - Don't know which uni you should go to. They're both good, but I don't know a lot about computer science but someone else can probably help you out with that. I do suggest to visit both universities because having a good feeling about the place is just as important as the uni's ranking. - AFAIK the tuition fees are the same. For accommodation, Glasgow has loads of options for that, either through the uni, other student accommodation and you can find accommodation/flatshares on sites like SpareRoom/Gumtree/Rightmove. When I first moved here I found a place on SpareRoom which was around £275 per month for a double room with two flatmates, which was a lot cheaper than going for actual student accommodation (which are around £400-700 a month I think). - As a EU citizen you would get your tuition fees covered by SAAS, but you wouldn't be able to get more money or a loan from them unless you have lived here for at least 3 years. I don't know a lot about Bulgaria, but you might be able to get a loan from an organisation in your country. Probably won't get one in Scotland. - For entry requirements, you'd probably get a conditional offer stating the grades you should achieve to be accepted. The uni will know how much your Bulgarian diploma is worth. For example, I got an offer stating my overall grade should be a 7/10 and no mention of Maths and English, even though those two were mentioned as entry requirements for UK students. - IELTS is good. Entry requirements for IELTS are usually low (like 6 or 6.5 overall). I got an 8.0 about 4 years ago and I'd say 7.5 is definitely good enough to keep up with all your coursework. - Don't know how far you've looked into anything, but you need to apply through UCAS. The deadline is 15 January, and you need a lot to apply. Start the application process rather sooner than later because you don't really want to rush this. - The accent is tough sometimes, but not that difficult. Most people you'll be going to university with won't have really thick accents and you should be fine in your daily life too. - There's loads of food options and supermarkets. I think I spent around £30 a week on food when I was a student, but you could probably do it cheaper. Lidl and Aldi are good for cheap stuff, Iceland and Farmfoods have loads of cheap frozen stuff and Tesco/Asda/Morrisons are also all decent supermarkts. - How much a week? Eh, let's see how much I spent on everything when I moved here. Rent: £275, bills around £40 a month, phone bill was another £35, food would be around £120 a month, transport around £60 a month. That was just for basic stuff (my rent was cheaper than most other places so I was really lucky). As a student, you also get a lot of other student discounts like Spotify and Amazon Prime which also helps a lot. by Sofinite (Sun 22nd Sep 2019 3:23pm)
  • Good luck! I was planning on doing it too but something came up. I did a 5k in about 35 minutes a few years ago, also without exercise and a shit lifestyle (also a smoker) and it wasn't that bad, 10k would've been okay too. Good luck! by Sofinite (Tue 24th Sep 2019 12:22pm)
  • I don't know. I've looked it up and you are allowed to bring small animals in secure containers, but is it hamster-size small or cat-small? You should probably ask them. I think cats are small animals, but I've always owned massive dogs - but someone else might say they're not small animals. by Sofinite (Thu 26th Sep 2019 12:02pm)
  • Had to turn on the heating for the first time in a long time today. It's too cold. My dog's first winter here is approaching. It was 4 degrees when we went outside this morning and he's been shaking ever since. It's gonna get a lot worse very soon, buddy. by Sofinite (Wed 2nd Oct 2019 11:11am)
  • Wayfair have got a few. AFAIK they also have free delivery. by Sofinite (Thu 3rd Oct 2019 4:09pm)
  • Hm, I've had those too and they all seemed to disappear after summer was over. by Sofinite (Thu 3rd Oct 2019 4:07pm)
  • Whoops, I guess I should be glad I don't live there anymore then. by Sofinite (Thu 3rd Oct 2019 4:22pm)
  • As a dog owner, that's like one of my worst nightmares. My dog is like a child to me and I love him more than anything to else, and this happening is just heartbreaking. by Sofinite (Mon 7th Oct 2019 11:16pm)
  • Yep, had it for 3 weeks. I'm a smoker so that's made everything even worse. Worst cold I've had in a long time. by Sofinite (Tue 8th Oct 2019 8:55pm)
  • Honestly, that's fucking genious. by Sofinite (Wed 9th Oct 2019 4:26pm)
  • Have you tried AirBnB? They're usually more willing to let people stay long term by Sofinite (Fri 11th Oct 2019 9:18pm)
  • We've got them here too, and they're not even that old. Our electricity bill triples during the winter months, and we've usually only got the radiator in our living room on until it's warm enough (that one is even worse - it's one of the portable ones because we don't even have a proper radiator in there). It's a joke. I've been living wrapped up in a sherpa blanket for the last two weeks and I've got many more weeks to go. by Sofinite (Tue 29th Oct 2019 7:35pm)
  • Bridge street (Laurieston) is great. Hadn't been to the dentist in years because my last one was a dick and made me really anxious. This one's been great, explaining every step of the process and generally really friendly people. Oh, and they do both NHS and private. by Sofinite (Thu 31st Oct 2019 12:05pm)
  • Yep, the Spar around the corner of my street has suddenly started charging for money again. It's ridiculous. by Sofinite (Thu 31st Oct 2019 9:42pm)
  • I tried that once. None of the organisations were taking on volunteers because they had too many, went to work for another organisation that could actually use my help. by Sofinite (Fri 1st Nov 2019 11:20am)
  • Same thing happened to me today too. Again. It was a redelivery since "I wasn't in" when they tried to deliver a few days ago. by Sofinite (Fri 15th Nov 2019 2:59pm)
  • I think I might have to go down to mine too, which is annoying because it's a half an hour walk. It's a winter jacket and I need it right now because it's getting cold, wish Royal Mail could just deliver properly so I wouldn't have to do it. by Sofinite (Fri 15th Nov 2019 5:38pm)
  • Was wondering the same. Dog went crazy, didn't even really sound like fireworks. I'm in Laurieston. by Sofinite (Sun 17th Nov 2019 8:11pm)
  • on eBay you now get 20% off some Switch games using the code PRIZE20. Keep watching the eShop for discounts, as well as r/NintendoSwitchDeals. Switch games are still expensive second hand, so it's a good idea to just looking out for discounts. by Sofinite (Sun 17th Nov 2019 9:01pm)
  • I can hear it too. It's a very annoying sound. by Sofinite (Thu 28th Nov 2019 1:05am)
  • Wallace Street flats are shit. Good for you that it's not too bad, but I'm not paying £650 a month (plus the ridiculously high council tax) when I can get a much nicer flat in a better area for the same price. by Sofinite (Sat 30th Nov 2019 1:55pm)
  • If I get the QEUH return ticket on the 23 but don't actually go all the way to the hospital, will I get in trouble if they ever check the tickets? Saves money, and when I lived in Govan the bus driver would always give me one of those returns anyway, but I don't know if you're technically allowed to do it. by Sofinite (Wed 4th Dec 2019 11:18am)
  • I've got tons of beers from Beer52 in the house that I'm never going to drink (long story short, we kind of just kept receiving them for a year without paying). If you'd be interested I can look up which ones I have and I'd be happy to give them to you - I'd rather have someone enjoy them than them going to waste. by Sofinite (Mon 9th Dec 2019 7:55pm)
  • Maybe if you actually get to work. I was told that there were positions available in both customer support and testing (I was fine with either one), so did the whole test thing to prove I spoke the language, got the email back saying that I was approved and just needed to send over my availability.. Which I did. Never got back to me again until a few weeks ago, when I obviously didn't need the job anymore. by Sofinite (Wed 11th Dec 2019 2:16am)
  • Neighbours are having a party. I can't sleep. by Sofinite (Fri 27th Dec 2019 5:25am)
  • I've just looked it up and it sounds nice. Does anyone know how much it costs? The closest one to mine is the one on Commerce Street. by Sofinite (Tue 31st Dec 2019 5:58pm)
  • When was this? by Sofinite (Thu 2nd Jan 2020 4:55pm)
  • Moved here for uni, had to pick between London and Glasgow. Once met a Scottish girl at a festival who introduced me to Irn Bru and I loved it.. So when the time came to pick a city to live in I literally chose Glasgow because of Irn Bru. And then they changed the recipe. Original plan was to stay for uni and then move back home, but I met my partner literally two weeks after moving here. So I stayed. by Sofinite (Fri 10th Jan 2020 1:42pm)
  • Honestly, if you're gonna bring a dog I wouldn't stick to one specific area since it's a pain to find a place that allows them. Also if you haven't done this, definitely start the process of bringing your dog here as soon as possible because it's a long process. I've brought my dog here from overseas as well (not US though) so if you have any questions on that, let me know. by Sofinite (Mon 10th Feb 2020 8:37pm)
  • Not sure about the emotional support animal because we don't have that here, but afaik dogs aren't allowed to travel on passenger flights into the UK and normally you would have to ship them as cargo (which is expensive), or you could choose to fly to Amsterdam (where dogs are allowed on passenger flights, but still not allowed in the cabin, but again, not sure about emotional support dogs) and take the ferry to Newcastle (=cheaper). by Sofinite (Mon 10th Feb 2020 9:54pm)
  • Cargo planes, yes, passenger flights in the cargo bit, no by Sofinite (Tue 11th Feb 2020 9:25am)
  • Any chance anyone here got their Tesco shopping delivered recently? Got a feeling not much will arrive.. And I'm not even panic buying. Even got enough soap/wipes/toilet paper. Just want my weekly groceries so I can eat :( by Sofinite (Sun 15th Mar 2020 2:26pm)
  • Went to my local corner shop and they still had some. They told me that there's also plenty at some of the wholesalers, so if you're really desperate, those might be worth a shot. by Sofinite (Sun 15th Mar 2020 4:02pm)
  • My local shop advised me to go to the wholesalers, they should have plenty. by Sofinite (Tue 17th Mar 2020 11:40am)
  • My neighbours seem to be having the same idea. Can't even go and ask them to turn it down a bit because I'm self-isolating. by Sofinite (Fri 20th Mar 2020 11:01pm)
  • Wondering if the vape shop I usually go to will be shut. I would think they're essential businesses, but the big VPZ is going to close. by Sofinite (Mon 23rd Mar 2020 11:26pm)
  • G5, power went out for a split second then came back on. by Sofinite (Tue 7th Apr 2020 9:32pm)
  • If you ever do decide to reach out to them, my boyfriend might be interested too! by Sofinite (Wed 15th Apr 2020 12:16pm)
  • Just looked on their website and it's not as expensive as I thought it would be, so I'm just going to force my boyfriend to go to the classes. I'm Dutch. We've been dating for 2,5 years now, and he knows about 3 words in Dutch. It's time. by Sofinite (Wed 15th Apr 2020 12:31pm)
  • Took the dog out last night, not doing that again when it's dark. Junkies everywhere, either walking around and screaming or sitting in weird, dark corners. Properly creeped me out (as a female, alone with dog). This wasn't an issue before corona. It is now. Never felt so scared in my own neighbourhood. by Sofinite (Tue 28th Apr 2020 4:37pm)
  • Laurieston, so pretty close to the city centre. Absolutely shat myself when I was just waiting for the dog to do his business when I locked eyes with one hiding in the dark.. by Sofinite (Tue 28th Apr 2020 11:02pm)
  • I go to the one on Bridge Street, it's just across the river. Very friendly people, no wait list or whatsoever, and it's an NHS dentist. by Sofinite (Thu 4th Jun 2020 2:38pm)
  • Sometimes I miss having a dad, for dad advice. Everything confuses me and I miss having a dad around who can help you with the most basic of stuff. Gonna buy a secondhand car soon, and would have taken my dad with me, but he lives abroad. Asked around a bit and turns out all of my friends still take their dad with them too. Might have to borrow a dad somewhere, because I have no idea what I'm doing. by Sofinite (Mon 8th Jun 2020 1:02pm)
  • One small tip, but calling via Skype might save you a lot of money when you're trying to call a foreign number. by Sofinite (Tue 9th Jun 2020 12:44pm)
  • I live close to central, and it's been pretty rough in my opinion. I'm a female in my early twenties and it's been scary sometimes. I went from not taking my dog out after dark to not taking my dog out at all (we do have a shared garden, luckily) just because of the bad experiences I've had. It has been getting better though now more people are going out, but it's still pretty scary sometimes. I'm a bit shy and I hate hate hate talking to strangers when I'm just walking around, so it definitely hasn't been fun talking to junkies following you around. But it is getting better. by Sofinite (Sun 28th Jun 2020 8:38pm)
  • Rented a flat from slater hogg & howison and they were great, apart from the fact that their emergency phone number is only available during office hours. It's a bit confusing as we were dealing with countrywide most of the time, but overall it could have been a lot worse. Most other repairs were dealt with quickly, and we only have inspections once a year (which is much better than the 3 months I've seen in other places). by Sofinite (Tue 30th Jun 2020 2:34am)
  • I have done that before, but I either get no reply or "I'm sorry, we are looking into it" by Sofinite (Thu 9th Jul 2020 10:41pm)
  • Yes. Just a quick search on this sub and you'll find plenty of comments/threads about these flats. by Sofinite (Sat 11th Jul 2020 8:59pm)
  • Guess I won't be flying to the Netherlands next week anymore. Ugh. by Sofinite (Fri 14th Aug 2020 1:46pm)
  • In the same position, dissertation due in a few days and 7000 words to go because I just can't work from home. by Sofinite (Fri 14th Aug 2020 9:34pm)
  • Monzo is great, and free. They don't have any banks and all of it is online, and it's really easy to set up an account with them. Contactless card. I just love Monzo. I also use Transferwise to send money from my foreign bank account to my UK one, and they always seem to offer the best price. I'd avoid Santander. I went with them when I moved here (from a EU country) and with their standard bank account I didn't get contactless (because I'd have to have lived in the UK for 3 years) and it was impossible to set up PayPal. by Sofinite (Sat 29th Aug 2020 3:24pm)
  • To the cunt that rang my doorbell for a full 30 seconds at 5am this morning: fuck you. by Sofinite (Fri 4th Sep 2020 3:32pm)
  • I went and got a job at one of these companies and I was so excited to start, not just because it looked cool but also because I really needed a job. So yeah, got hired, didn't hear anything back until 3 months later when they asked me for my availability for a new project. Yeah, so that was a no for me, obviously. by Sofinite (Sun 13th Sep 2020 11:46pm)
  • It was 0 hour contract but I was pretty much told there would almost always be work by Sofinite (Mon 14th Sep 2020 12:13am)