I already wrote a post about age. In the previous post, I wrote about when to use 几岁 and 多 大. Link can be found here: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2018/07/26/difference-between-age-characters. In this post, I will talk about asking for age in the Chinese culture. There is an interesting difference between the Western and Chinese culture with regards… Continue reading About Age in the Chinese culture.
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USS Dominik @ Harrow-on-the-Hill
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ Station and Area: Any interesting historical events and Trivia Originally called Harrow and but it was renamed in 1894 to Harrow-on-the-hill. The current name is misleading because the station is the… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Harrow-on-the-Hill
USS Dominik @ Northwick Park
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 28.06'1923. I visited this station on 28.07'2018. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 35 stations this year (13%). Since I started this project I… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Northwick Park
Difference between 几岁 and 多大 ( Age)
When you ask about age, you will use 几岁 or 多大. When you use 几岁 or 多大? If a person is under 10, then you use 几岁. Otherwise, you use 多大. I am not 100% sure, but apparently, it is nice to ask old people about age (even woman). Disclaimer: I am not qualified… Continue reading Difference between 几岁 and 多大 ( Age)
USS Dominik @ Kenton
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 15.06'1912. However, the Bakerloo line started serving this station from 16.04'1917 I visited this station on 28.07'2018. At the time of writing this blog entry, I visited… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Kenton
USS Dominik @ St. James’s Park
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 24.12'1868. I visited this station on 01.06'2018. At the time of writing this blog, I visited 32 stations this year (11%). Since I started this project… Continue reading USS Dominik @ St. James’s Park
Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge – Plan
I am a big fan of the challenges on the "Top Gear" and "The Grand Tour", and I like to watch YouTube channels like @pauls_trips, @DennisBunnik and I even supported a legendary Geoff on Patreon in his epic adventure to do @allthestations in the UK. I always wanted to do these kinds of things, but I had "excuses"… Continue reading Dom’s 32 Hours On Trains In the UK Challenge – Plan
USS Dominik @ Croxley
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ Originally opened as Croxley Green on 2.11'1925. I visited this station on 15.06'2017. The station is in Zone 7, and at first, the only feature I liked was a very spacious toilet… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Croxley
Preparations to travel to China
This is my list of useful tips and advices from my experience with flying to China. I hope you will find them useful too. Do make a copy of your passport, driving licence and/or ID card and email them to yourself. It’s also a good idea to take photos of these and save them to… Continue reading Preparations to travel to China
Working with people in the disabilities.
WARNING! I know that writing bad things is trendy on the internet of the anonymous hate, so honest warning, this note will contain good thing about McDonald's. I just read about McDonald's worker with down syndrome who is celebrating 30 years at work. (Article can be found here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3869008/McDonald-s-worker-syndrome-Russell-O-Grady-celebrates-30-years-job.html ). That inspired me to write… Continue reading Working with people in the disabilities.
USS Dominik @ Heathrow Terminal 1,2,3,4,5 .. 100
USS stands for underground secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open in 1977. I visited this station on 30.10'2017. A small airfield was build here in 1929, and then there was a plan to build a military airport, but due… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Heathrow Terminal 1,2,3,4,5 .. 100
USS Dominik @ Uxbridge
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 04.07'1904. I visited this station on 06.06'2018 Uxbridge station is one of my favourite stations on the London Underground as It shows that concrete buildings can… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Uxbridge
USS Dominik @ Warren Street
USS stands for underground's secret search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 22.06'1907 as Euston Road. I visited this station on 05.06'2018. This station is small, but corridor seems to be quite long. I like this station for… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Warren Street
USS Dominik @ Ruislip Gardens
USS stands for secret underground search, and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ This station was open on 9.07.1934. I visited this station on 06.06'2018. I was shocked with this station. The station looks a bit abandoned by TfL. I expected to see some… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Ruislip Gardens
USS Dominik @ Aldgate East
I visited this station on 1.09'2017. Aldgate East station was opened on 6.10'1884. It is in the City of London. It quite lovely station with few exciting elements like a clock below: It is one of the older stations on the network. These are interesting facts I found: Station was resited and re-opened on 31.10.1938 The… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Aldgate East
USS Dominik @ Borough
USS stands for underground secret search and it is about exploring things around London’s underground station. Read more about it in my introduction: https://dominiksymonowicz.com/2017/07/07/uss-dominik-underground-secrets-search-introduction/ The station was opened on 18.12’1890. Sadly current surface building is just small remains of the original station built by City and South London Railway. You can get access to/from the… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Borough
USS Dominik @ Aldgate
Aldgate station was opened on 18.11'1876. It is in the City of London. It is a terminus of Metropolitan Line. This station looks bit unloved and neglected but if TfL put some effort this station could look much better and have a great character. It is one of the older stations on the network and these… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Aldgate
Difference between 不 and 没 when used with 吃.
As far as I knew, both 不 and 没 are negation for verb. You are using one of them depends on what verb are you using. Well.. I learnt today that there is an another interesting difference between 不 and 没 when you use with 吃. 我不吃午饭 means I usually don't eat lunch. 我没吃午饭 means… Continue reading Difference between 不 and 没 when used with 吃.
How looks process of finding job as software developer part 13 : Conclusion
WARNINGS: This is a NOT a professional advice. It based on my personal experience only and resources that I read on the internet. It will contain many grammar mistakes. Please drink double espresso and energy drink as the article is long and boring. CONCLUSIONS That's all! Good luck to you! I know, it can be hard, depressing and annoying but… Continue reading How looks process of finding job as software developer part 13 : Conclusion
How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 12: WHAT TO DO, IF YOU GET 2 AND MORE OFFERS.
WARNINGS: This is a NOT a professional advice.It based on my personal experience only and resources that I read on the internet.It will contain many grammar mistakes.Please drink double espresso and energy drink as the article is long and boring. WHAT TO DO, IF YOU GET 2 AND MORE OFFERS. (which one, I should choose?) WELL DONE!… Continue reading How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 12: WHAT TO DO, IF YOU GET 2 AND MORE OFFERS.
How looks process of finding job as software developer part 11: Troubleshooting.
WARNINGS: This is a NOT a professional advice.It based on my personal experience only and resources that I read on the internet.It will contain many grammar mistakes.Please drink double espresso and energy drink as an article is long and boring. COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING WITH INTERVIEWS What to do, when you have a blind mind? It happens… Continue reading How looks process of finding job as software developer part 11: Troubleshooting.
How looks process of finding job as software developer part 10: FACE TO FACE INTERVIEW
WARNINGS: This is a NOT a professional advice. It based on my personal experience only and resources that I read on the internet. It will contain many grammar mistakes. Please drink double espresso and energy drink as an article is long and boring. FACE TO FACE INTERVIEW This is always a most important part. This is… Continue reading How looks process of finding job as software developer part 10: FACE TO FACE INTERVIEW
USS Dominik @ Pimlico
Basic info: Opened. 14.09.1972 and that's all that I can really say about this area. Pimlico station looks quite ordinary but I managed to find few interesting facts: It is the only station on the Victoria line which does not have an interchange with another Underground/Overground line and/or national rail. It is the least used… Continue reading USS Dominik @ Pimlico
How looks process of finding job as software developer part 9 : HOMEWORK (Tests, Task ,etc.)
WARNINGS: This is a NOT a professional advice.It based on my personal experience only and resources that I read on the internet.It will contain many grammar mistakes.Please drink double espresso and energy drink as an article is long and boring. Homework (Tests, Task,etc.) Quite often in IT sector, you will ask to… Continue reading How looks process of finding job as software developer part 9 : HOMEWORK (Tests, Task ,etc.)
What is the difference between a graduate, a junior, a senior and What is the difference between a developer, engineer, a team leader and an architect in software development?
Let's start with the obvious and correct answer. There is NO A CLEAR LINE when you become junior, mid-level, senior developer/engineer. There is NO CLEAR LINE which decides when you are a developer and when you are an engineer. So .. How to answer questions? What is the difference between Junior / Mid / Senior… Continue reading What is the difference between a graduate, a junior, a senior and What is the difference between a developer, engineer, a team leader and an architect in software development?
How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 8: PHONE INTERVIEW
WARNINGS: This is a NOT a professional advice. It based on my personal experience only and resources that I read on the internet. It will contain many grammar mistakes. Please drink double espresso and energy drink as an article is long and boring. It is part of series "How looks process of finding a job as a software developer". Click: How… Continue reading How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 8: PHONE INTERVIEW
How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 7: Recruiters
WARNINGS: This is a NOT a professional advice.It based on my personal experience only and resources that I read on the internet.It will contain many grammar mistakes.Please drink double espresso and energy drink as an article is long and boring. It is part of series "How looks process of finding a job as software developer". Click: How… Continue reading How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 7: Recruiters
How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 6: Company’s job specification
WARNINGS: This is a NOT a professional advice. It based on my personal experience only and resources that I read on the internet.It will contain many grammar mistakes. Please drink double espresso and energy drink as an article is long and boring. It is part of series "How looks process of finding a job as software developer". Click: How… Continue reading How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 6: Company’s job specification
How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 5: Do I need LinkedIn?
WARNINGS: This is a NOT a professional advice. It based on my personal experience only and resources that I read on the internet.It will contain many grammar mistakes. Please drink double espresso and energy drink as an article is long and boring. It is part of series "How looks process of finding a job as software developer". Click: How… Continue reading How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 5: Do I need LinkedIn?
How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 4: How to write good Cover letter?
WARNINGS: This is a NOT a professional advice.It based on my personal experience only and resources that I read on the internet.It will contain many grammar mistakes.Please drink double espresso and energy drink as an article is long and boring. It is part of series "How looks process of finding a job as software developer". Click: How looks… Continue reading How looks process of finding a job as software developer part 4: How to write good Cover letter?
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