Jan
23
Life Goes On!
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So I finally received my new credit card : 10 euros fees and 6 euros for a recommended letter= -16 euros :(!
My internet installation is being delayed for an un-estimated time. I called SFR to inquire about the delay generated and I tried to get money out of this story since it is their fault. They agreed on the phone to a 20% reduction on my contract. That is like 4.5 euros per month = 12* 4.5 = 54 euros over 12 months. I am being cautious with these commercials who make tons of promises over the phone. Anyways, if I do not try I would not get anything so we shall wait and see.
It is anyways my last problem. Everything should be back to normal soon I hope.
Jan
19
BuSy Week!
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Last week, we hosted the January meeting in Paris for our organization and it was a busy week. I had 3 presentations and lots of questions about Welding in the World, the journal, came up. It was the main preoccupation of the Chairs. It is all over now and since my probation period is over. I am a full member of the institution.
SFR sent me an email to cancel the technician RDV to fix my internet line on Monday. It is really annoying not having fast internet for 3 weeks and now it will be longer. I couldn’t take care of this business last week but I will go to their stand this Saturday to complain and ask maybe for a free 3G connection in compensation.
Jan
10
Zen ZeN zEn !
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So the gas heater seems fixed for now. I could still hear strange noises time to time from the hot water circulating so I am not completely satisfied but what can I do? It works and that is all that matters.
It is really hard to find a gas station to fill up my car without a credit card. They do not accept checks. I had to go to supermarket, Carrefour, to fill up my tank. I was afraid I would run out of gas by the time I get a new card. I borrowed my colleague 20 bucks just in case.
Jan
9
The gas heater went off again! Geez! I unleashed my anger against the maintenance company.
Then in the evening, I realized I’ve lost my credit card! Dang!
Not my day!
Jan
8
Back To Normal!
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I had to complain loudly and make weird threats to the gas company so that they would come back and fix their brand new machine today. The secretary was saying they only come on Wednesday or Friday. I told her that I will do whatever to change the contract if they do not come today to fix it. Somehow, it worked and they came to fix it in the afternoon. Would they come if I hadn’t go that far. Maybe, maybe not but I wasn’t ready suffer another day to figure that out.
It’s warm and comfy and I can use hot water whenever! I need fast internet though to be fully satisfied.
Jan
6
The gas heater had an error message and went to a safety mode and shut itself down! Dang! Back to boiling hot water for the shower and a cold studio again.
Jan
5
The TrAnsition!
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Thursday 03: I moved out. I woke up at 6 am in order to be at the place before 8 am. The electricity/gaz technician came at 8:15 to activate both. I also moved most of my stuff from my room to my studio. I came back to take my TV and few stuffs. So first day on the floor without heat and hot water since the gas heater will be activated the day after. I had to make my own hot water to mix with cold ones and use a half plastic bottle to take a shower. Quite unpleasant.
Friday 04: The heater was turned on and I had heat and hot water. I had to sleep on the cold floor but it was a more comfortable with the heat and the hot water.
Saturday 05: I bought a washing machine and a folding bed. I think I bought all the heavy stuffs for now. It will be much better from now on. I wanted to buy everything that I can fit in my car. I do not want to have to order them and wait for the delivery.
The 3G internet is unstable. What a shame. Two weeks to wait for the activation. Hopefully it can be faster! It is already good to have access to the 3G though. It would be very painful without it.
Jan
1
ThE DaTeS!
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Wednesday 02: I sign the contract for the place. Normally I should get the keys and I should be able to move some stuffs in.
Thursday 03: Two technicians will come and activate the electricity and the gas between 8-12 pm.
Friday 04: Another technician will come to turn on the gas heater. I might need my personal heater Thursday night!
Monday 21: Another technician will come for the internet. Sadly it cannot be earlier. I will have to use the 3G with SFR or my own iphone with Orange. I will see whatever is fastest and cheapest.
Dec
29
My New Studio!
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I finally found a studio I like near my workplace. It is all new with a garden. It is very well located (town center and train station nearby). I will sign the paperwork next Wednesday 02 2013. As planned, I will move out of my parents’ place in January. It was very hard to find something before because my contract was not permanent yet (probation period).
I am trying to get the electricity hooked up as soon as possible then I will leave definitely my parents’ place but at this moment I do not know when that will happen. I called the electricity company as soon as I knew I had the place but everyone is currently on holidays. I do not intend to stay there too long because I want to buy my own place quickly. I just wanted to be sure I like this job. Maybe in 3-6 months.
At least from now on, it will be easier for me to check around and see what is available. I will also have more time because I am currently wasting 3 hours each day to go to work (back and forth). It wouldn’t be that long but the traffic is quite bad, lots of accidents.
Dec
28
I got food poisoning since Tuesday so few very unpleasant days. I am still not recovering yet and I spare you the details. It’s been a while that I have such an acute diarrhea. I am extremely careful about my diet because I have a very moody stomach. When I do not eat my regular meals, my stomach is upset the next day.
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