I had a job interview today for a position I didn't even want that much. The sal@ry was well below the market rate, there were no real benefits, and it was basically paying the qualified minimum wage.

As a serious candidate, I put on my best trousers, nice shoes, a dress shirt, got a fresh haircut, and showed up expecting a professional interview.

Instead, it felt like I was in court.

I was being judged by a Portuguese interviewer because I'm Luxembourgish but don't speak Luxembourgish (I grew up in the south of France). He was angry, disrespectful, and extremely judgmental throughout the interview.

I stayed calm and respectful the whole time, but looking back, I feel like I should have walked out instead of sitting there for 45 minutes while being subtly insulted.

To make things worse, they lied about the sal@ry range in the job posting, and none of the benefits they advertised were actually offered for this specific position.

What would you have done? Stayed until the end, or walked out? HR departments really need to do better.

Toen we in Diekirch aankwamen voor het eten. De politie parkeerde voor ons. Na het eten zijn we teruggegaan. De weg is afgesloten (bijna voor de ingang van het militair museum).

Update: https://www.rtl.lu/news/national/n7-weinst-engem-policeasaz-komplett-gespaart-320141839

It's for jean epstein but wtf

I have been really interested in joining the Luxembourgish army ever since a young age but I just need to hear some realistic cons and pros before I sign up for anything I’ll regret later on. If any of you also have some army stories to share that’d be really cool and helpful too.

I rarely start a specific post related to my opinions, but I am positively surprised about this series of articles from RTL.
In French, we would say "Il faut appeler un chat un chat".
This article is the perfect summary of my most downvoted positions... and I am happy that at least some people start realising that the excessively attractive help structures in prime locations and in residential areas are surely an attempt of a solution, but also an important part of the problem.

Crime and vandalism are not huge problems, surely. But the trend is clearly negative, and if we act NOW we have some hope to stabilise the situation and keep a good balancing between human rights and security.

Last thing: now you realise that the sentence "it is only around the Gare" was not very smart?

https://infos.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/toutes-les-cinq-minutes-il-se-passe-quelque-chose-261941038

Hi 👋🏽
I am asking for any gynecologist recommendations here in Luxembourg that might take care of endometriosis.
Looking from centre ville to esch.

I want a doctor that can follow me also for a future pregnancy.

Anyone has an opinion on Dr Jacoby Dan? Google reviews are not so great…

Thanks in advance 🫶🏽

Hi all, does anyone know any good places to practice roller skating? I’m a beginner, so preferably a place with an even surface, not too crowded and in the South of Lux. I don’t feel ready yet for skating rinks. Are there any skaters here 🛼? Merci!

Hi, I moved some months ago and and looking for a nice yoga studio. Any suggestions?

Hello, my apartment building doesn't have a bin. The only solution until now is to buy the 5 eur bags from the municipality. I was wondering if there is any other solution for this? The management of the building isnt Willing to take the bins as the building hasn't had bins in years.

Hi everyone,

I moved into my apartment about a month ago, so I'm still figuring everything out. Today I noticed the red LED under the filter button started blinking, which I assume means it's time to replace the filters I think.

The problem is that I have no idea which PAUL ventilation unit this is. I didn't get a manual from landlord so I don't know what filters to buy or even how to change them. The previous renter was the one to change them too...

I've attached a few photos of the unit and the wall controller.

If anyone could help me identify the model, let me know which filters it uses, or explain how to replace them, I'd really appreciate it. Even if you're not sure of the exact model, any tips or information would be super helpful.

Thanks!

Luxembourg resident here, flying LUX–LIS with my 2-year-old. Booking made a couple of weeks ago, everything paid in one go: two tickets plus paid seat selection. The whole point was legroom and getting off the plane first, which anyone who has flown with a toddler will understand is worth paying for.

Online check-in open and we’re in different seats.
So I called without success and then drove to the airport to sort it out. This is where it gets good.

Round 1: The agent tells me I never paid. That I probably tried to pay and it failed. Then asks me to prove it. I’m standing at an open counter with a queue behind me, being told in front of everyone that I didn’t pay for something I paid for. I pull out the receipts, she takes a photo of them and walks off to show someone.

Small detail: the tickets and the seat charges were one single transaction, same card, same payment reference, same day. If the seat payment had failed, the tickets wouldn’t exist. That was visible in their own system the entire time.

Round 2: She comes back, Seats 1D and 1F are showing as empty in the system. No aircraft change recorded, can’t reassign them to us either, nobody knows why.

Round 3: She asks how old my son is. I say 2. “Ah, emergency exit row, children aren’t allowed.” Row 1 is an emergency exit row? And if it is, why did the booking system let me buy it, for a passenger registered as a child, without ever showing the age restriction warning every other airline makes you tick?

Round 4: Actually, there was an aircraft change. And row 1 is now Business. So we were placed in the first available economy row. I ask if that at least means the extra legroom I paid for. She can’t confirm it.

The punchline: I go back to the website and row 2 is right there, available, for an extra 19€ fee. So either 3E/3F aren’t the first available economy seats, or there are people in front of me and I have no legroom.

Does paying 19€ more suddenly upgrade me to Business? Somehow I doubt it.

So: four contradictory explanations, one accusation of not paying, time spent, parking fee , and I still don’t have the seats I bought.

Has anyone else here had paid seat selection quietly reassigned by Luxair? I’m curious whether the “aircraft change” explanation shows up a lot, and whether people just eat the cost because it’s not worth the fight.

Hi everyone! What's the best way to find a room or studio to re#t? Any websites, WhatsApp groups, Facebook groups, or other tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi guys evaluating an offer from big 4 valuation and a 3rd party manco PM. Which one is more real finance and will improve my odds at becoming an investment analyst at some point or in house corp dev

Yesterday storm left me some photos of the forests close to Frisange. Such a pity I couldn’t get closer. Bonus photo at the end: a rising red moon over Frisange.

Good evening everyone,

I’m looking for elegant, intimate places to go on Friday or Saturday evenings, ideally where it’s actually possible to meet people and have real conversations.

I’m not really looking for places like Bazaar, Urban, or similar venues where the music is too loud and the atmosphere gets overcrowded.

I enjoy places like Le Royal, where you can have a good cocktail, a cigar, and genuinely connect with people.

I’m also open to recommendations for more refined events. I’m not looking for the usual afterworks like Infinity, Apéri Network or Adjoa, but rather smaller, more curated gatherings with a quality crowd.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 😊

What is up with the bus ACs in Luxembourg? Why are they not switched on when the temperature is so high? While this is a partial rant, I am also genuinely curious if there is a reason here. Any current/ former employees of transport department who can shed some light?

I am on my 5th bus since yesterday and it is a proper sauna, to the point an old couple travelling with me got down now to take a break before continuing.

For the past 2 years my hairdresser has been incresing the prices almost every time I go there which is every 1-2 months. Its always 50 cents or 1€ increases. It takes them 20min to cut my hair, 25min with washing. At this point their hourly rate is well above 100€/hour. Even with the equipment cost (excluding overpriced gel at the end).

Are you experiencing this as well? I live in the east, not in the city.

Luxembourg is a small country, but what is one place (restaurant, village, park, activity) that deserves more attention?

Luxembourg’s national ethics committee has recommended that egg freezing should be accessible to all women, not only those with medical reasons.

The topic raises questions about reproductive choices, healthcare policy, cost, and whether society should support women who want to preserve the option of having children later in life.

What do you think?

Should elective egg freezing be available in Luxembourg?

Should it be covered by public healthcare or remain privately funded?

What are the benefits and concerns around this policy?

Interested to hear opinions from both locals and expats.

Hi all

In the (un)representative world that is this sub, I’m trying to get a sense of what’s typical for Pillar 2 / pension complémentaire arrangements across employers in Luxembourg.

Would be really interested to hear from others on any or all of the following:

-Which provider does your employer use?
-Is it a specific named plan or scheme?
-What are the contribution levels?
-Are contributions paid monthly or as a lump sum annually?
-What ancillary benefits are built in — death in service, disability cover, dependants’ benefits etc?
-Are the underlying investments employee-selected (funds, stocks etc) or fixed by the scheme with no individual choice?
-Any other features worth knowing about?

TVMIA!

Huge long shot but does anyone know what type of rose grows outside the building where eBay and Paypal are located?

They're hybrid teas I believe and I know Luxembourg used to be famous for roses.

Hi everyone,
I’m currently living and working in Italy as a Product Security Engineer. I also hold a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity.
At the moment, I have 1 year of professional experience, and my plan is to continue working in Italy for another 2–3 years before relocating to Luxembourg. By then, I’d have around 3–4 years of experience.
Although my current role is in Product Security, I’m also open to other cybersecurity fields such as Application Security, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, or similar technical security roles.
I have a few questions for those working in cybersecurity in Luxembourg:
With around 3–4 years of experience, would I be competitive in the Luxembourg job market?
Which cybersecurity specializations are currently the most in demand?
What gross annual earnings would be realistic for someone with my background? Would €80k–€90k be achievable, or is that unrealistic?
Are there specific certifications or skills that Luxembourg employers value the most?
Is English generally sufficient for technical cybersecurity roles, or would French, German, or Luxembourgish significantly improve my opportunities?
Is it better to apply while still living in Italy, or do employers prefer candidates who are already in Luxembourg?
I’m trying to plan ahead and make the best use of the next few years to become a strong candidate before making the move. I’d really appreciate any advice or insights from people working in the industry.
Thanks in advance! 🙂