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I recently bought a $325 Citizen watch.... I'm not to familier with watch brands as I have always just worn cheap Timex watches.
Is Citizen considered a good watch?..... how is the quality of this company... and its repuatation?
Should I have just gotten a Bulova?
Answer
Neither Citizen nor Bulova are high end watches. High end watches are Omega, Rolex, Jaeger LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constintin to name a few and typically cost over $5000. These watches have the highest craftsmenship and will last more than a life time. Citizen on the the other hand is a cheap watch that tries to look high end and markets itself as a luxury watch, even though it is made in China. Most of these low end watches have the same ETA movements inside that are technically Swiss and are put into a cheap Chinese case and marketed under different brand names. Upon buying it, it's resale values drops to $30 - $40. So they are really not worth the money. However, if that is all you can afford, then it is all you can afford. It's a decent watch and should last several years. Bulova tends to have better craftsmenship and last longer.
Neither Citizen nor Bulova are high end watches. High end watches are Omega, Rolex, Jaeger LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constintin to name a few and typically cost over $5000. These watches have the highest craftsmenship and will last more than a life time. Citizen on the the other hand is a cheap watch that tries to look high end and markets itself as a luxury watch, even though it is made in China. Most of these low end watches have the same ETA movements inside that are technically Swiss and are put into a cheap Chinese case and marketed under different brand names. Upon buying it, it's resale values drops to $30 - $40. So they are really not worth the money. However, if that is all you can afford, then it is all you can afford. It's a decent watch and should last several years. Bulova tends to have better craftsmenship and last longer.
If people in Ireland were more positive, in theyâre thinking would our Economy and Tourism Improve?
Q. I know that people that are more positive do better in Life. People that groin all the time and say things like âThere are no jobsâ Our country is going to the dogsâ âI have no moneyâ, âIrish people are getting more nastyâ, âHope is gone and things are so darkâ âDid you hear what was on the news today it was awfulâ seem to be digging a hole for themselves. The only digging holes I like is that Christy Moore song.
My question is simple: Are a lot of Irelandâs current problems worsen, by our negative thinking?
There are actually more jobs than 2008. I know this because I was looking for a job back then. There is more of a volume now. What there is also more of are âJob lossesâ Jobs are being lost left right and Centre. But there are technically more jobs being advertised. (And I am not on about multiple job advertising) The job losses are being classified in with the less job argument.
Secondly of course our country is going to the dogs if we think that way. At least we are not at war, or famine. At least we are living in a country where we are surrounded by family and friends. Of course Ireland has many problems, social, economic and otherwise. But problems are like algebra. Some are more complicated than others. But any Algebraic question can eventually be solved. It depends entirely on the person tackling the problem. (Of course in real life there are variances to factor in).
People say they have no money. Well this is the case. But people who have no debt (but a little money) are in a great position. They are in a great position because at least they are breaking even. An even is always better than a negative. (People in Debt can still manage things, if the government published just one good cost saving book for Irish citizens on day-to-day living)
I have been living of around 200 euros a week the last three years. (I was in college or working to save for college before that) There are tips to living well with a limited income. You want a fancy outfit. Go to the boutique clothes rack. This can knock off to 80% off the original price. You like fancy food. Go to Dunnes on a Sunday and check out the reduced fridge rack. You get expense food at a fraction of the Price. And as for Euro2, you could save loads in that shop from Nair hair removal cream, chocolate, cleaning products to notebooks.
The whole Irish people getting nasty are also something I hear a lot on the Internet. Did you ever hear the phrase look at a mans friend and you know what he is like.
If you friends are a nasty people of work, just get new friends. You would be amazed how people affect your mood and personality without even noticing. If someone you donât know is nasty to you simply smile and walk away. I find Irish people are more Helpful of late not nastier. Even things like passing on jobs on newspapers to friends to visiting a friend that just lost their job.
In relation to Hope being gone. Hope is never gone. Define âThe feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the bestâ
Hope is a state of mind. A state of mind can never be gone forever. It can always return if you want it enough. And lastly the phrase âDid you hear the horrible thing in the news? Yes there are horrible things in the news. There are also lots of great things.
I look forward to any answers to this question, thanks and yes I have never anything better to do. The depressing news is on at the moment. :)
B.Q: I have an exam in December. (Accounting Theory) My use of commas is not the best. If you are bored point out a few of my grammar mistakes. Thanks Of course pointing out such mistales will Help Tourim in Ireland. (The butterfly effect)
I see a few already.
That is a great answer below Doc. If you got paid a Euro for everything you wrote on this site you would be rich. Your standard of written English s is also superb.
Did you consider registering on Booking.com? They have a few guesthouses and Bnbâs on their site. A lady that owned a guesthouse, I was staying in told me they take about 15% of the booking and the rest is hers. (15% is a lot but at least you have a booking and can advertise Room only. Think this way you get to keep any breakfast you sell outside the site. Not sure though.) I know when I am booking a Hotel in Ireland I use this site. Juryâs Inn in Limerick is regularly up on the site at 59euro (no breakfast) for three people. That is less that 20 Euro each for a room. Looks like this s turning out to be a Tourism Question. Lol.
All great answers. I have a few job links. If you look at the end of this question I have a few. Although the question itself, you might not so impressed by. There are good job links on it, none the less.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Akn9BilsuKtWJn70X0rNF4zty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20111001063430AAW9LHb
Keep the answers coming
My question is simple: Are a lot of Irelandâs current problems worsen, by our negative thinking?
There are actually more jobs than 2008. I know this because I was looking for a job back then. There is more of a volume now. What there is also more of are âJob lossesâ Jobs are being lost left right and Centre. But there are technically more jobs being advertised. (And I am not on about multiple job advertising) The job losses are being classified in with the less job argument.
Secondly of course our country is going to the dogs if we think that way. At least we are not at war, or famine. At least we are living in a country where we are surrounded by family and friends. Of course Ireland has many problems, social, economic and otherwise. But problems are like algebra. Some are more complicated than others. But any Algebraic question can eventually be solved. It depends entirely on the person tackling the problem. (Of course in real life there are variances to factor in).
People say they have no money. Well this is the case. But people who have no debt (but a little money) are in a great position. They are in a great position because at least they are breaking even. An even is always better than a negative. (People in Debt can still manage things, if the government published just one good cost saving book for Irish citizens on day-to-day living)
I have been living of around 200 euros a week the last three years. (I was in college or working to save for college before that) There are tips to living well with a limited income. You want a fancy outfit. Go to the boutique clothes rack. This can knock off to 80% off the original price. You like fancy food. Go to Dunnes on a Sunday and check out the reduced fridge rack. You get expense food at a fraction of the Price. And as for Euro2, you could save loads in that shop from Nair hair removal cream, chocolate, cleaning products to notebooks.
The whole Irish people getting nasty are also something I hear a lot on the Internet. Did you ever hear the phrase look at a mans friend and you know what he is like.
If you friends are a nasty people of work, just get new friends. You would be amazed how people affect your mood and personality without even noticing. If someone you donât know is nasty to you simply smile and walk away. I find Irish people are more Helpful of late not nastier. Even things like passing on jobs on newspapers to friends to visiting a friend that just lost their job.
In relation to Hope being gone. Hope is never gone. Define âThe feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the bestâ
Hope is a state of mind. A state of mind can never be gone forever. It can always return if you want it enough. And lastly the phrase âDid you hear the horrible thing in the news? Yes there are horrible things in the news. There are also lots of great things.
I look forward to any answers to this question, thanks and yes I have never anything better to do. The depressing news is on at the moment. :)
B.Q: I have an exam in December. (Accounting Theory) My use of commas is not the best. If you are bored point out a few of my grammar mistakes. Thanks Of course pointing out such mistales will Help Tourim in Ireland. (The butterfly effect)
I see a few already.
That is a great answer below Doc. If you got paid a Euro for everything you wrote on this site you would be rich. Your standard of written English s is also superb.
Did you consider registering on Booking.com? They have a few guesthouses and Bnbâs on their site. A lady that owned a guesthouse, I was staying in told me they take about 15% of the booking and the rest is hers. (15% is a lot but at least you have a booking and can advertise Room only. Think this way you get to keep any breakfast you sell outside the site. Not sure though.) I know when I am booking a Hotel in Ireland I use this site. Juryâs Inn in Limerick is regularly up on the site at 59euro (no breakfast) for three people. That is less that 20 Euro each for a room. Looks like this s turning out to be a Tourism Question. Lol.
All great answers. I have a few job links. If you look at the end of this question I have a few. Although the question itself, you might not so impressed by. There are good job links on it, none the less.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Akn9BilsuKtWJn70X0rNF4zty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20111001063430AAW9LHb
Keep the answers coming
Answer
I don't think our problems are made worse no, from living here for 7 years I have noticed that Irish people love an old moan, it is usually the weather or politics. Part of the nations psyche I think that is all?
In my opinion it's going to take more than positive thinking to get us out of this mess I'm afraid. I just watched the news too. Look at Aviva what is going to happen there tomorrow? Where will all those people find new jobs? Yes a positive outlook is better than a negative one, nobody wants to see miserable sad faces but I don't think everyone smiling & pretending "we're grand" will help much.
Tourism will only improve when people start to spend money again, right now many thousands of people can't afford to pay their mortgage & credit card bills let alone go on holidays. Luxuries are the first thing to go. Those that do have a bit of money spare are keeping it for a rainy day, nobody knows what new charges/taxes are around the corner.
I'm not Irish but I do work in tourism. I run a small B&B and I've had nobody book a whole week's holiday this year. Yes a fair few weekend breaks same as always & the occasional workman passing through but not like before, not a single person/family has booked a whole week. This is the first year this has happened.
From a personal point of view not meaning to be an old moaner but this is how it is:- my partner has been out of work for 2 years he was made redundant in Nov 2009, he's a class 1 HGV driver with 28 years experience & holds machine tickets for excavators/track machines. Well obviously that is bit of a non-starter now the construction industry has taken such a hit & the only HGV jobs would be in the city an hour's drive away. He is in his late 50s with degenerative disc disease, who is going to employ him anyway? We manage on his dole money & what little the B&B brings in, I don't draw a wage even. I put my online tax return in every year & worry that I've done it right when the business turns over less than â¬5000 but I still worry. How many millionaires do we have living here who pay no tax?
Our only saving grace is our mortgage is small so at least we can pay that every month even if we don't have much money spare each week. I really feel so sorry for the people caught up in negative equity. We shop at Dunne's & Aldi & scour the reduced counter for bargains to pop in the freezer. We grow a lot of our own vegetables & keep hens. We haven't had a holiday in 4 years & are not likely to have one for the foreseeable future.
We have 2 ravenous teenage kids but only one is under 18 so we only get one child benefit payment now, 140 Euro a month down straight away when my son turned 18. I hate being reliant on benefits. We are so broke right now, we taxed the car last week (a month late so had to pay the back tax) & we have survived on â¬56 Euro since last Wednesday. My son's grant for college hasn't come through yet despite applying in July & numerous phone calls. The VEC say his award letter will be here next week? He is paying for his bus fare to college (â¬30 week) himself out of his credit union savings. I just emptied the change jar for 20 cent pieces because he didn't have enough for tomorrow.
This is my reality & no amount of positive thinking is going to make the situation for my family any easier. I do try to be positive and put a brave face on when I talk to acquaintances I wouldn't burden anyone with my troubles not even my family (apart from on Y!A lol) but it is very hard, the weather is miserable right now, the chicken pen is like a quagmire already & another long cold winter looms. Very hard to stay upbeat when you are so broke & I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Edit : Thank you - I do my best & trained as a secretary many moons ago (back in the days when shorthand existed) so touch typing & correct spelling are second nature, I realise it may come as a shock to some that I am not really a doctor!
I don't think our problems are made worse no, from living here for 7 years I have noticed that Irish people love an old moan, it is usually the weather or politics. Part of the nations psyche I think that is all?
In my opinion it's going to take more than positive thinking to get us out of this mess I'm afraid. I just watched the news too. Look at Aviva what is going to happen there tomorrow? Where will all those people find new jobs? Yes a positive outlook is better than a negative one, nobody wants to see miserable sad faces but I don't think everyone smiling & pretending "we're grand" will help much.
Tourism will only improve when people start to spend money again, right now many thousands of people can't afford to pay their mortgage & credit card bills let alone go on holidays. Luxuries are the first thing to go. Those that do have a bit of money spare are keeping it for a rainy day, nobody knows what new charges/taxes are around the corner.
I'm not Irish but I do work in tourism. I run a small B&B and I've had nobody book a whole week's holiday this year. Yes a fair few weekend breaks same as always & the occasional workman passing through but not like before, not a single person/family has booked a whole week. This is the first year this has happened.
From a personal point of view not meaning to be an old moaner but this is how it is:- my partner has been out of work for 2 years he was made redundant in Nov 2009, he's a class 1 HGV driver with 28 years experience & holds machine tickets for excavators/track machines. Well obviously that is bit of a non-starter now the construction industry has taken such a hit & the only HGV jobs would be in the city an hour's drive away. He is in his late 50s with degenerative disc disease, who is going to employ him anyway? We manage on his dole money & what little the B&B brings in, I don't draw a wage even. I put my online tax return in every year & worry that I've done it right when the business turns over less than â¬5000 but I still worry. How many millionaires do we have living here who pay no tax?
Our only saving grace is our mortgage is small so at least we can pay that every month even if we don't have much money spare each week. I really feel so sorry for the people caught up in negative equity. We shop at Dunne's & Aldi & scour the reduced counter for bargains to pop in the freezer. We grow a lot of our own vegetables & keep hens. We haven't had a holiday in 4 years & are not likely to have one for the foreseeable future.
We have 2 ravenous teenage kids but only one is under 18 so we only get one child benefit payment now, 140 Euro a month down straight away when my son turned 18. I hate being reliant on benefits. We are so broke right now, we taxed the car last week (a month late so had to pay the back tax) & we have survived on â¬56 Euro since last Wednesday. My son's grant for college hasn't come through yet despite applying in July & numerous phone calls. The VEC say his award letter will be here next week? He is paying for his bus fare to college (â¬30 week) himself out of his credit union savings. I just emptied the change jar for 20 cent pieces because he didn't have enough for tomorrow.
This is my reality & no amount of positive thinking is going to make the situation for my family any easier. I do try to be positive and put a brave face on when I talk to acquaintances I wouldn't burden anyone with my troubles not even my family (apart from on Y!A lol) but it is very hard, the weather is miserable right now, the chicken pen is like a quagmire already & another long cold winter looms. Very hard to stay upbeat when you are so broke & I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Edit : Thank you - I do my best & trained as a secretary many moons ago (back in the days when shorthand existed) so touch typing & correct spelling are second nature, I realise it may come as a shock to some that I am not really a doctor!
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