"Ask Out A Girl" Thread: 2013 Year of the Tall Blonde

[UsesCharts]

Do you need some sort of proficiency degree from a university? Or do they just verbally verify your French when you interview?

[Henry17]

You get tested.

[GusJohnsonGOAT]

Originally Posted by Henry17

Construction. The industry is heavily unionized so the pay is excellent. Despite that they have a lot of trouble finding people who are willing and capable of working.

To a lessor extend learn French and move to Ottawa. You likely won't get $100k to start but you'll get at least mid-40s to start and move to $60k in a few years. A few people I know with no education make over $80k. Best part is you spend your entire day ****ing around on the internet and only need to do about 15 minutes worth of work. If the guys in IT notice your massive internet usage because you view porn for 8 hours a day they still can't fire you.

Didn't know Ottawa was really a French speaking city. Is the second part for a public sector job? But I lol'd at porn for 8 hours a day.

[diskoteque]

Originally Posted by GusJohnsonGOAT

Didn't know Ottawa was really a French speaking city. Is the second part for a public sector job? But I lol'd at porn for 8 hours a day.

me too. can't imagine anyone watching less than 12+ hours/day

[Henry17]

Originally Posted by GusJohnsonGOAT

Didn't know Ottawa was really a French speaking city. Is the second part for a public sector job? But I lol'd at porn for 8 hours a day.

The public sector has to be bilingual so someone like myself with multiple degrees would lose out to someone with high school who can speak French.

I am not making up the porn either http://www.torontosun.com/2011/09/08...it-back-on-job so far two have been caught. Most of the people I know waste their day on the internet but not porn. We use to have an Ottawa based chat site and all day it was just public servants posting. I know one guy who makes $120k and he spend his entire day working on his fantasy sports leagues and roto-baseball.

This discussion has led to a little debate. Do you think the people watching porn at work are jerking it at work?

[LKJ]

Originally Posted by AKSpartan

There's nothing this country needs more than more public-sector employees. Really.

Umm, the government has to have lawyers. I'm sympathetic to what's behind this sentiment, but there's nothing wrong with offices like the attorney general or the main criminal offices. It's not like they pay that well and thus rob the taxpayer or something.

[diskoteque]

Originally Posted by LKJ

Umm, the government has to have lawyers. I'm sympathetic to what's behind this sentiment, but there's nothing wrong with offices like the attorney general or the main criminal offices. It's not like they pay that well and thus rob the taxpayer or something.

if anything, AG/criminal offices are understaffed, right?

[LKJ]

Originally Posted by diskoteque

if anything, AG/criminal offices are understaffed, right?

Yes. Granted they probably wouldn't be if they worked long hours like other lawyers, but with generally working 40 hour weeks they're constantly saddled down with more work than they reasonably could get done if not for loyal bitch law clerks myself helping out.

[GoCubsGo]

Back on topic, I saw FG today and forgot how good looking she is. May try and get back on that. We're hanging out this week I think. She has some dude she is banging I think, but whatever.

[zzthe3rd]

How to convey your gf needs to lose weight discretely? This is pretty much always an issue for me and girlfriends/girls I date for extended periods. Since April I'd say gf has gone from 110 to around 120. 120 is still not so bad at all but I wouldve said her body was 10 before vs 8.5 now, and each point as you approach extremes is more noticeable so the difference is a bit disappointing (had it been 8.5 when we started dating though I probably wouldn't care at all right now).

It is not as easy as saying "hey I am going to start working out, wanna come?" because I already have a high metabolism, work out a lot, and play soccer tons, which is what gives me the leeway to drink a lot and eat out without ever really worrying about anything. Don't really see a way to incorporate the "lets do this together!" strategy. She came with me to the gym a bunch back in the beginning but hasn't for probably the last month (tbf she also started a job along with classes so has less time/later nights but still I don't think is is too unreasonable to expect someone to adjust and make small sacrifices to stay in shape right?).

[GusJohnsonGOAT]

Originally Posted by zzthe3rd

How to convey your gf needs to lose weight discretely? This is pretty much always an issue for me and girlfriends/girls I date for extended periods. Since April I'd say gf has gone from 110 to around 120. 120 is still not so bad at all but I wouldve said her body was 10 before vs 8.5 now, and each point as you approach extremes is more noticeable so the difference is a bit disappointing (had it been 8.5 when we started dating though I probably wouldn't care at all right now).

It is not as easy as saying "hey I am going to start working out, wanna come?" because I already have a high metabolism, work out a lot, and play soccer tons, which is what gives me the leeway to drink a lot and eat out without ever really worrying about anything. Don't really see a way to incorporate the "lets do this together!" strategy. She came with me to the gym a bunch back in the beginning but hasn't for probably the last month (tbf she also started a job along with classes so has less time/later nights but still I don't think is is too unreasonable to expect someone to adjust and make small sacrifices to stay in shape right?).

Tell her you need her for a swolonoscopy.

But really if you can just get her to come every time you go and make a routine of it then it benefits you both.

[Christophersen]

do you guys cook together? just suggest healthier things.

I'd invite her to go to gym/play soccer with you.. maybe adjust your schedule a bit so she can come during times you work out, if she wanted to.

[skunkworks]

If it's just a little extra fat, don't even bother with the gym. Just get her to eat healthier.

If she's getting skinnyfat, then maybe take her to the gym.

[mullen]

Originally Posted by zzthe3rd

How to convey your needs to lose weight discretely? This is pretty much always an issue for me and girlfriends/girls I date for extended periods. Since April I'd say gf has gone from 110 to around 120. 120 is still not so bad at all but I wouldve said her body was 10 before vs 8.5 now, and each point as you approach extremes is more noticeable so the difference is a bit disappointing (had it been 8.5 when we started dating though I probably wouldn't care at all right now).

It is not as easy as saying "hey I am going to start working out, wanna come?" because I already have a high metabolism, work out a lot, and play soccer tons, which is what gives me the leeway to drink a lot and eat out without ever really worrying about anything. Don't really see a way to incorporate the "lets do this together!" strategy. She came with me to the gym a bunch back in the beginning but hasn't for probably the last month (tbf she also started a job along with classes so has less time/later nights but still I don't think is is too unreasonable to expect someone to adjust and make small sacrifices to stay in shape right?).

Do you guys live together? I can't keep track of your zany romance.

If you do don't keep junk food in the house. If you don't then say you miss her at the gym or something and insist she come along. Sounds like she's getting complacent and lazy since she's busy and already in a relationship so she doesn't feel the need to be at 100% physically (and I agree with you that this is a slippery slope). Eat healthy when you go out for meals.

Pretty tough spot though. I honestly can't think of anything.

[diskoteque]

how long have you been dating?

i'd say "you're getting fat" but that's just me.