#Child sponsorship benefits

[michaelryer]

All the Things to Know Before You Sponsor a Child

Are you looking to sponsor a child? This article will give you an overview of supporting a child, its benefits, and what to expect throughout its process. Sponsoring a child can be a deeply fulfilling experience that allows you to impact a young life in

Sponsoring a child can be a deeply fulfilling experience that allows you to impact a young life in need. It’s a commitment beyond financial support, that involves forming a meaningful connection and providing crucial resources for a child’s growth and development. What is Child Sponsorship? Child sponsorship is a powerful and impactful form of philanthropy that involves a long-term commitment…

[geraskierfanficprompts]

Before the Sacking, some noble houses would sponsor witcher schools. It was a show of wealth and prestige, which also had the added benefit of putting one's territories higher on the witchers' list of priorities.

Of course, the sponsors abandoned them when the witchers' numbers dwindled too low to prioritize any territory.

Thus, it was a shock to all of the wolves when they received a letter from the Viscount of Lettenhove offering them a sponsorship contract. Was this a joke? A twisted plot to kill the rest of them? Did this Viscount know they couldn't possibly offer him any sort of special treatment?

Despite their doubts, the wolves sent a representative to Lettenhove. Geralt was the most likely to survive a trap, and his reputation couldn't possibly get lower if he had to fight his way out.

Geralt braced himself for the worst. He had his guard up as he arrived in Lettenhove, as he was received graciously, as he met the surprisingly young and handsome Viscount.

"You must be tired from your long journey. I have a bath and food prepared."

"I'd rather see to the contract first."

The Viscount placed a sheet of parchment before him, and Geralt read the contract. He read it again. A third time to be sure.

"What the fuck is this?!?" Geralt growled.

"I thought the conditions reasonable."

"It's completely one-sided!" Geralt waved the contract in his face, like that would help the Viscount see the situation clearer. "You can't be serious!"

The contract, if you could even call it that, basically guaranteed an allowance for the wolf school and safe lodging for them in Lettenhove or any of the Viscount's properties.

In exchange for...stories. The wolves would have to visit the Viscount to tell him about their hunts.

What the fuck?

"I am deadly serious," the Viscount responded, and Geralt could tell it was the truth. "You see, witcher, I have an excess of responsibilities, so I lack the freedom to travel. However, I have the means to pay someone to share their experiences with me. I thought 'why not pay someone who actually needs the money?' You witchers are famously underpaid."

Geralt stared at the noble uncomprehendingly. If the Viscount was looking for entertainment, Why not hire a bard instead?

"Should you need time to consider it, you may stay as long as you like. Your rooms--"

"We'll sign."

The Viscount's proper facade cracked, and the man beamed like a child. "REALLY?!?"

Geralt nodded. He couldn't understand the Viscount, but he also couldn't deny that he and his brothers needed the money.

I LOVE THIS I LOVE THIS I LOVE THIS!!!

[space-blue]

A Viktor & Zaundads AU musing

So I recently wrote a ficlet in which Viktor is adopted by Silco and Vander.

And while responding to a lovely reader, I blabbered about what the course of the plot would be, going forward. I wanted to share this here because I'm happy with the way it tied up with the Nice!AU we see in the show:

I think Viktor gets a bit glamorized, but he's very much a Singed Lite. He's got every building block of a mad scientist.

I always find it funny that his demo to Heimer is used as proof Viktor wants to make life better for other people in Zaun… It's tools so miners can mine more and better. Yeah it would make miner's lives easier but it's like telling a struggling cashier she has a smarter till that will let her process more purchases in a day! It's not actually good for the people, it's mostly good for whoever runs/owns the mines.

So I think Silco would have to actually do some work to indocrinate Viktor. I think he'd make him see his bad lungs as Piltover's fault, for example. "You lived in poverty and your parents died, all because of Piltover," that sort of spiel.

And honestly I could see the emerging Viktor to be a lot more political as a result. He'd create inventions that benefit his community, and I also feel like he'd be a lot more self-asserting, because he wouldn't be a "lonely child" found by Heimerdinger.

By the time Mylo, Claggor, Vi and Powder are around, he's an adult older sibling to all of them. He's minimum 10 years older than Vi, so he must have been around 20/21 when Vi and Powder got adopted at the bridge. He'd be studying or working already.

I could see him going to the Academy and THEN coming back to Zaun, shunning the assistant position from Heimer to go start his own academy in Zaun, at Silco's behest.

I think Silco, if not using Shimmer, would be a lot more... focused on ways to get Piltover to notice. Appearing like Zaunites can "make it" if only they have the opportunity and means would be important. And I think Viktor would find a way to get Powder and Ekko into the Academy very early on with sponsorships with the goal of also having them back and teaching down the line.

Maybe after Vi dies and things are being negotiated so Zaun obtains more freedom.

At Jayce's trial, things go quite differently. He's bannished from the academy and the city of Piltover.

Viktor, through his contacts with Heimer, gets access to the lab his little sister died in. He says he wants to see the place and claims some of her things are missing and that he wants to search the rubble, but really he wants to understand the technology that killed his sister.

As in the show, he walks in on Jayce about to jump. Gives him a pitch. The research is gone, yes, and it'll be destroyed, but Jayce has it all in his mind anyway. Viktor invites him to HIS academy, which happens to be in Zaun... *technically* not Piltover.

Silco negotiates more independance, and they create their own council that reports to Piltover's but works its own laws and has a budget.

Meanwhile, Jayce gets introduced to Zaun's academy. He moves into the Drop, since Powder and Ekko are at the Academy, and Vi is dead.. He's rooming for a while with Claggor and Milo, but then ends up adding a bunk to Viktor's room. Anyway Viktor sleeps at his school so often...

Vander and Silco get another found kid. Ximena gets a letter eventually and becomes a regular visitor at the Drop.

When Ekko gets dropped for a week in his alter's body, he could have a very strange interaction with that version of Viktor and Jayce lmao.

[thedemonofcat]

Before the Sacking, some noble houses would sponsor witcher schools. It was a show of wealth and prestige, which also had the added benefit of putting one's territories higher on the witchers' list of priorities.

Of course, the sponsors abandoned them when the witchers' numbers dwindled too low to prioritize any territory.

Thus, it was a shock to all of the wolves when they received a letter from the Viscount of Lettenhove offering them a sponsorship contract. Was this a joke? A twisted plot to kill the rest of them? Did this Viscount know they couldn't possibly offer him any sort of special treatment?

Despite their doubts, the wolves sent a representative to Lettenhove. Geralt was the most likely to survive a trap, and his reputation couldn't possibly get lower if he had to fight his way out.

Geralt braced himself for the worst. He had his guard up as he arrived in Lettenhove, as he was received graciously, as he met the surprisingly young and handsome Viscount.

"You must be tired from your long journey. I have a bath and food prepared."

"I'd rather see to the contract first."

The Viscount placed a sheet of parchment before him, and Geralt read the contract. He read it again. A third time to be sure.

"What the fuck is this?!?" Geralt growled.

"I thought the conditions reasonable."

"It's completely one-sided!" Geralt waved the contract in his face, like that would help the Viscount see the situation clearer. "You can't be serious!"

The contract, if you could even call it that, basically guaranteed an allowance for the wolf school and safe lodging for them in Lettenhove or any of the Viscount's properties.

In exchange for...stories. The wolves would have to visit the Viscount to tell him about their hunts.

What the fuck?

"I am deadly serious," the Viscount responded, and Geralt could tell it was the truth. "You see, witcher, I have an excess of money and responsibilities. I do not have the freedom to travel myself; however, I have the ability to pay someone to share their experiences with me. I thought 'why not pay someone who actually needs the money?' You witchers are famously underpaid."

Geralt stared at the noble uncomprehendingly. If the Viscount was looking for entertainment, Why not hire a bard instead?

"If you need time to consider it, you may stay as long as you like. Your rooms--"

"We'll sign."

The Viscount's proper facade cracked, and the man beamed like a child. "REALLY?!?"

Geralt nodded. He couldn't understand the Viscount, but he also couldn't deny that he and his brothers needed the money.

"Thank you, sir Witcher. As we are now business partners, you may call me Julian."

"Geralt."

Julian, or Jaskier as the Viscount preferred to be called, was a figure of remarkable resilience—unlike anyone Geralt had ever known. Despite his illness, there was a certain bravery about him, as if he loved the world with a fierce devotion, even though he had never truly seen it. Whenever Geralt visited, Jaskier was always immersed in music. He played and sang with a mastery that astonished Geralt—far more instruments than the witcher could name. Sometimes, Geralt wondered why Jaskier hadn't become a bard; he certainly had the talent for it.

Over time, Geralt began to anticipate his visits with Jaskier, finding a rare kind of comfort in his company. His brother, Eskel, felt the same way. Eskel shared a passion for pottery with Jaskier, often spending hours at the wheel together. Lambert, on the other hand, was more than happy to indulge in the Viscount's encouragement of his more destructive tendencies, smashing any failed creations that didn't meet the mark. But for Geralt, it was different. He wasn't just tolerating Jaskier's presence—he genuinely enjoyed it.

But today was different.

It had been months since Geralt last saw Jaskier, and as he approached Lettenhove, he was surprised to be ushered directly into the Viscount's private chambers.

"Geralt," Jaskier’s eyes brightened when they landed on him, though his sickness was all too evident.

"You're sick?" Geralt's voice dropped to a whisper, the shock of seeing Jaskier like this almost too much to bear. It felt wrong—Jaskier, always so full of life, reduced to this frail state.

Then, Geralt's medallion gave a soft hum, faint but unmistakable. It stirred a thought, one he had perhaps been ignoring. "You're cursed," he said slowly, the words falling like stones between them.

Jaskier waved it off, forcing a smile. "Please, Geralt. Let's not talk about that. Tell me more stories."

Geralt frowned, his mind racing. "Why didn’t you say anything? We—" He paused, thinking of the other witchers who had visited. "I could’ve helped."

"There’s nothing to be done," Jaskier replied, his tone too casual, as though discussing the weather rather than his own fate.

"There has to be something," Geralt insisted, the weight of his concern clear.

"Please," Jaskier said, a touch of weariness creeping into his voice. "I don't want to think about it anymore."

Geralt couldn’t understand. Why wasn’t Jaskier more upset? Why didn’t he seem to care?

"There has to be something," Geralt pressed, refusing to let it go.

Jaskier sighed softly, his smile fading. "It’s a hereditary curse, Geralt," he finally admitted.

[boxboxblog]

In Depth: Funding

This post is a response to an ask about funding needed for drivers to get to F1 and stay there. Great ask, let's go!

As we all know F1 is beyond expensive to get into. Most drivers come from either legacy racing families or rich families, and so people tend to call it an elitist sport. But what are the numbers, exactly? And how do sponsors play in all of this?

Karting

Professional karting runs between the ages of five and sixteen, and is the first real foray into spending the big bucks. A single season can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $150,000 per year so you can see why only the rich tend to venture in. The more you spend, the more successful the racer is, as more expensive karts and series yield higher results. Most karters who want to get into higher level racing will do it up to ten years, so can spend up to $1M+ in total.

Junior Single-Seaters

This is feeder series like F4, F3, and F2. Like anything, it gets progressively more expensive as series raise in level. F4 can cost between $200,000 to $500,000. F3 can be $700,000 to $1M. F2 is a pretty big jump, and can cost between $2M to $3M. This cost level tends to filter out more and more kids compared to karting. Like in karting, more money means better teams, better cars, and better series. Sponsors start playing a big part during this time.

Formula 1

By the time they hit this level, most drivers can afford the costs fine due to sponsorships, but the F1 cost is still extremely drastic. A F1 season can cost anywhere between $8M to $11M. This is even higher if a driver pays their way onto a team, which can cost $10M to $20M per season, not including other costs. To be in F1 without a sponsorship is impossible. Interestingly, once driver start to get personally successful and are maybe able to afford the season more themselves, you sometimes see them dropping sponsors. Lewis Hamilton, for example, has dropped a few of his long-time sponsors.

Sponsorships

So, how exactly do drivers afford this? Sure, many of them are rich, but not the kind of rich to drop a clean couple million a year, no problem. The answer lays with sponsorships.

In the early stages of karting, most kids are supported by their families, towns, or local small businesses. These small businesses might give the racers a loan or a stipend in exchange for having their business advertised throughout the child's karting career. Sometimes they help out of kindness and hope for a local driver to make it big, but usually it is to reap marketing benefits. Some young karters can be so impressive that they draw big name attention before they get into single seaters. Things like the Red Bull Junior Team or the Ferrari Driver Academy will support young racers in exchange for contractual promises to work with Red Bull or Ferrari once they get older. While things like these programs and small business support lower costs, it does not entirely cover it (usually only about 25%) so base capital is still necessary.

Feeder/Junior series are where big name sponsors actually start to get involved. Sponsorships are crucial at this level, as the cost has gone up significantly. Corporate sponsors will give up to hundreds of thousands of dollars to place their logos all over drivers and their cars. Academies and junior programs up financial support, but have drivers sign more serious contracts. Even governments and national sports organizations get involved. Without massive backing covering the majority of costs in junior series, it is extremely difficult, almost impossible, to continue. For extreme talents, up to 100% of costs can be covered. Most often though it doesn't get that high, and drivers still have to be supported by their families and private investors who expect financial payback. Having one big sponsor is usually the best way to go about it at this level. For example, Sergio Perez found a sponsor in Mexican millionaire Carlos Slim and his company, Telmex, during this time. He would have not been able to afford it without them.

In F1 it is even more amplified. It is point blank period impossible to be in F1 without massive sponsor support, unless you come from a family of billionaires, but even then. By this level it is large sponsors like energy drink corporations, car manufacturers, luxury fashion brands, and technology companies that are involved. They expect product placement and their logo everywhere on their drivers, and in return usually cover the full cost of a season. But they expect even more during F1, so things like attending events and being part of the companies marketing is often expected. Max Verstappen, who is sponsored by Heineken, has been in several commercials for them, for example.

To be clear, the amount of money sponsors give at all levels relies entirely on results. I don't want people looking at this post and thinking all of their favorite drivers are pay drivers. You have to be talented to attract attention and sponsors, and you have to give results to keep them and get the money needed. In order to get into F1 you must be good, period. But I won't deny that having financial backing, whether from family or elsewhere, contributes heavily to F1 success.

Before I finish please remember that the numbers I tossed out are just estimates. Season costs vary and so do sponsorship payouts. I have just provided a basic range based off the information readily available online. Who knows, maybe everyone is lying. But the thing I know for a fact is that it is extremely expensive to get into F1 and sponsors are a necessity.

I hope all of this was helpful, and answered all of the questions.

Cheers,

-B

[race-week]

Do you know who of the drivers is not a "pay driver"?

I only know that Ocon had it pretty hard. But also Stroll can not be the only one whos parents had the money to fund their junior carer.

There’s a difference between a drivers parents being able to fund their child’s junior career and a pay driver.

A pay driver in F1 is specifically a driver who pays for their F1 seat, either with their own money or more typically a driver who comes with financial backing from a collection of sponsors who are tied to the driver.

The majority of the drivers on the grid went through their junior career with some kind of funding, either through their parents or through sponsorships, as junior formulae seats aren’t really given based purely on ability but also on how much you can pay.

If you are asking about the drivers who came from less affluent backgrounds; Hamilton, Ocon, Alonso, Magnussen

In the case of some drivers their immediate family wasn’t particularly wealthy but their extended family or associates partly funded their careers.

In regards to the actual definition of a pay driver, it’s mostly an outdated thing, there’s still teams that benefit from additional sponsors but it’s not like in the 2000s-2010s when lower ranked teams had to take drivers with funding solely to stay afloat. With the superlicense requirements you are far less likely to get true pay drivers like there used to be.

Aston Martin is owned by Strolls father, Perez has a large sponsorship package from a Mexican billionaire, Zhou has backing of some Chinese brands.

[thailandlawyers]

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1. Benefits of Permanent Residency

Indefinite Stay:

PR holders can reside in Thailand without applying for annual visa extensions.

Work and Business Advantages:

PR holders can apply for a work permit with fewer restrictions and register companies more easily.

Family Sponsorship:

The visa allows holders to sponsor their non-Thai family members for visas.

Pathway to Citizenship:

PR status is a prerequisite for applying for Thai citizenship after maintaining residency for at least five years.

Property Ownership:

PR holders can legally own condominium units in their own name without restrictions.

Streamlined Re-Entry:

No need for re-entry permits, ensuring hassle-free international travel.

2. Eligibility Requirements

General Criteria

Applicants must meet specific qualifications under one of these categories:

Investment:

Minimum investment of 10 million THB in Thai assets such as real estate, government bonds, or local businesses.

Employment:

Valid work permit for at least 3 consecutive years.

Employment with the same company for at least 1 year prior to applying.

Annual income of 80,000 THB or tax records showing a combined income of 100,000 THB for two years.

Family Relationship:

Spouse, parent, or child of a Thai citizen.

Expertise or Humanitarian Grounds:

Significant contributions to Thailand in areas like science, education, or culture.

3. Application Process

Step 1: Timing

Applications are generally accepted between October and December each year.

Step 2: Required Documents

Passport with a valid long-term visa.

Marriage or birth certificates for family-based applications.

Financial and tax records for employment or investment categories.

Police clearance certificate and medical report.

Step 3: Submission

Applicants must submit their application to the Immigration Bureau in Thailand, along with the required fees.

Step 4: Interview

Applicants undergo an interview process, which may include a test of basic Thai language proficiency.

Step 5: Approval

Applications are reviewed by the Immigration Bureau and the Ministry of Interior. Processing can take up to 1 year.

4. Costs Associated with Permanent Residency

Application Fee:

7,600 THB, non-refundable.

Issuance Fee:

191,400 THB for non-family-based applicants.

95,700 THB for family-based applicants.

5. Responsibilities of PR Holders

Annual Reporting:

PR holders must report their residential address annually at the Immigration Bureau.

Adherence to Laws:

Compliance with Thai laws and regulations is mandatory to retain PR status.

Re-Entry Permits:

Although not required for PR holders, keeping updated records at immigration is recommended for international travel.

6. Pathway to Citizenship

Permanent residency is the first step toward applying for Thai citizenship, which involves additional criteria, including:

Holding PR for a minimum of 5 years.

Demonstrating fluency in Thai.

Passing tests and interviews conducted by Thai authorities.

Conclusion

The Thailand Permanent Residency Visa provides long-term stability and numerous benefits for foreigners seeking to integrate into Thai society. While the process requires careful preparation and patience, the rewards—such as indefinite stay, simplified work processes, and potential citizenship—make it an appealing choice for eligible applicants. Engaging professional legal advice can further streamline the process and ensure compliance with Thai regulations.

[applythaivisa]

Thai Permanent Resident

The Thai Permanent Resident (PR) Visa offers long-term residency for foreigners, allowing indefinite stay without the need for visa renewals or re-entry permits. It is a critical step for individuals seeking permanent settlement in Thailand, offering a pathway to citizenship and extensive legal and economic benefits.

1. Key Benefits of Permanent Residency

Indefinite Stay:

No requirement for visa renewals or re-entry permits.

Legal Path to Citizenship:

Eligible to apply for Thai citizenship after holding PR status for five consecutive years.

Business Opportunities:

Allows directorship in Thai companies and share ownership in excess of the foreign quota.

Property Ownership:

Foreign PR holders can legally own condominiums without restrictions.

Family Sponsorship:

PR holders can sponsor family members for long-term visas.

2. Eligibility Categories

Applicants must qualify under one of the following categories:

2.1 Investment-Based

Invest a minimum of 10 million THB in Thai government bonds, real estate, or businesses.

2.2 Employment-Based

Hold a Thai work permit for at least three consecutive years.

Be employed in Thailand for at least one year with an annual income of 80,000 THB/month or combined taxable income of 100,000 THB/year for the past two years.

2.3 Family-Based

Spouse or child of a Thai citizen.

2.4 Expert or Skilled Professional

Demonstrate expertise beneficial to Thailand's economy or development.

2.5 Humanitarian Grounds

Includes cases such as adoption or special contributions to Thai society.

3. Application Process

Step 1: Submission of Documents

Applications are submitted annually, typically between October and December, at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok.

Required documents include:

Passport and valid long-term visa.

Financial and employment records.

Marriage or birth certificates for family-based applications.

Step 2: Interview Process

Applicants are interviewed, often in Thai, to assess eligibility and commitment to residing in Thailand.

Step 3: Approval Timeline

Processing time can take up to one year, involving reviews by the Immigration Bureau and the Ministry of Interior.

4. Costs Associated with PR Status

Application Fee:

7,600 THB, non-refundable.

Issuance Fee:

191,400 THB for applicants without Thai family ties.

95,700 THB for family-based applications.

5. Responsibilities of PR Holders

Annual Reporting:

PR holders must report their address annually to the Immigration Bureau.

Compliance with Thai Laws:

PR holders must comply with all Thai legal obligations, including tax filings.

Revalidation for Long Absences:

Absence from Thailand for more than one year requires a revalidation certificate.

6. Challenges and Considerations

Language Requirements:

Basic proficiency in Thai is often expected during the interview process.

High Eligibility Thresholds:

Financial and employment criteria can be difficult to meet for certain applicants.

Limited Mobility Benefits:

Unlike PR in some countries, Thai PR does not allow for free travel within ASEAN member states.

Conclusion

The Thai Permanent Resident Visa offers a secure and advantageous long-term residency solution for those who qualify. It provides stability, legal benefits, and a pathway to citizenship, making it an attractive option for individuals with strong ties to Thailand. Engaging professional legal and financial advisors can ensure a smooth application process and compliance with Thai regulations.

[kivaember]

Title: Young Jupiter Rating: M Pairing: Handler Walter/G1 Michigan Tags/CWs: Canon Compliant, Pre-Canon, Rivals With Benefits, Slow Burn, Worldbuilding, Implied/Referenced Sex, Friends With Benefits, Complicated Relationships, Morally Ambiguous Character, Unreliable Narrator, Class Differences, Trans Handler Walter, Father Issues, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse (very implied), PTSD Summary: “Enjoy your stay at Ganymede Colony… it’ll be leagues better than that cesspool you just crawled out of.” or; Walter begins the slow slog into gaining the connections and influence he needs to ensure that the Coral is gone for good. It’s just that his starting point is at the very bottom rung of the social ladder on Jupter’s colon, Ganymede, and his only way up is by taking the AC pilot sponsorship with Furlong Dynamics. More of a detour than Walter would like, but it was manageable - he won’t let it be a distraction for his overall ambition. Then Michigan entered the picture. Chapter: 4

[flordivina]

What do you think how Seraphine and Viktor would interact with each other, especially in their own experience between being from the Undercity and being a child of parents that came from there?

I took a little moment to rewatch some of the episodes at the first Season to have a better view, so sorry for the little delay on answering this, in case you were the first Anon asking about Sera in Arcane. I dearly appreciate you btw, helping me come with neuron food for her character ♥

A little disclaimer before I proceed: Know that my vision here is again, following my divergence for her lore, which I take as canon-to-go until Riot fix the issues. Since Arcane is meant to be the new runeterra-prime canon, we are considering it as both lines for LoL & Arcane simultaneously.

Most of my muses are far from the events of Piltover/Zaun the show presented. So besides Seraphine & LeBlanc, I think all can work well for the situation going on. I have also divergence in events regarding LeBlanc, but this would be boarded in a different post.

So! I personally think there could be interact in actual good terms to be honest, both before HexTech’s development & during the continuation of the investigation alongside Jayce.

From EP 2 / S1, Viktor basically mentions "Nobody's ever believed in me, a poor cripple from the undercity" He was an outcast right from the moment he placed a foot on Piltover, without sponsor benefits nor a name of his own. He simply had faith on himself. He basically in that scene with Jayce when he gives his notes back, he was also thinking he was on the right path and wanted to help him complete his investigations. He is very honest there on wanting to change the world for the better, thinking in that moment that Hextech has the potential to do it. I personally think (and this is coming from my own personal experience with chronic joint pain & other health troubles due hypermobility), that it is inevitable not to wish to have better chances to navigate the world arounds us. The way Viktor at first thinks it could change the world for the better, probably comes from that side. At least, I admit, if I could have something almost magical to facilitate my life for the better, instead of dealing with pain every day, I would take it.

The world needs to become better for anyone disabled, for everybody in need. Arcane presents us with realities that mimic our world. Since I imagine Seraphine to be passionate over invention & science equally, long before actually discovering her magical potential & hoping for a dream to be a recognized inventor at the Academy of Piltover thanks to the influence of her Dad & her constant, almost daily, job at the workshop...

I can actually imagine her trying to come out with inventions of her own at the back of the shop. (I keep in my brain dearly that her Arcane involved in S2 is help trying to aid those in need or sending supplies). She would had heard a lot about Zaun and the difficulties for the people down there from her Dad and Mom, so she tries her best to think on ideas to make their worlds a better one, even if it´s nothing but the dream of a young pink-haired girl by then... I can actually see her getting along with Viktor in that similar wish: Make the World a better place. Regardless of her talents & how the workshop got to be renown at Piltover to fix here and there little problems. Her family also came to the City of Progress **without a distinguished name, no sponsorship nor benefits, but faith on themselves.** Seraphine is not denying the effort, she probably saw it first hand on her childhood, how the workshop had ups and downs, how dreams shattered and repaired themselves a lot. I feel, before the events on S2, they could had formed a friendship out of casualty. Maybe Viktor had been there a couple of times at the workshop, purchasing pieces from them as well. Maybe Sera had come up with something to help him out of casualty... who is to say conversation over science won't spark all as she sits repairing something, maybe about Zaun itself. Maybe Viktor heard the students at the academy about the place and he just wanted to take a look... who knows, Im coming with reasons out of the blue too. That man looks curious to see potential on things, probably he thought on bringing something that was complicated to repair as a test, and mah gal there returned it in perfect function with the cockiest of smiles

" There... like a piece of Pancake. " "I think you meant Cake" "Cakes are more difficult to make >:3c " Also I think that, over the same feeling of a similar past, they could feel understood. How people looks pass them, as if they are not there. But having a friend who actually sees you as a presence, could be comforting, even if in the slightest. Maybe, following again my hc of her wanting to be at Piltover's University one day to pursue her passion, they could share books between them and experiences inside that place, have some bg of Seraphine going there eventually to help with something by his recommendation, not necessarily the hextech investigations obviously... but I assume Viktor was probably aware of many other investigations facing trouble if being the assistant of Heimmerdinger. Many students could use her help.

Who knows? ♥ Maybe he could have faith on her, knowing what it is to not have anyone have faith in you due were you come from... if he was able to scalate from his background to where he is by dedication and faith alone, maybe she could also too. Seeing a fellow Zaunite blood person cultivating her path without more than following her dreams.

This is also me being self-indulgent me, I would had loved it if Seraphine would had been involved in at least some of his projects. Again, not necessarily hextech involved, but as while he is doing his own researches, he mentions after all 'Do you think I came here wanting to be an assistant?', and I personally interpret it as he still trying to be recognized beyond the shadow of Heimer. I think It would be nice for him to also have a friend during this time who believes he can do it, doesn´t matter if Piltovan or Zaunite.

So yeah, I can see her being that friend that would cheer him on, during his path of success, before he would get extra busy. Maybe it was also thanks to his words that Professor Heimerdinger would had known about the workshop, and eventually with time had created those headphones with the tiny drop-size shards of hex-crystal. HOWEVER, I admit your ask made me reconsider it, that perhaps Viktor & Jayce could had given them to her?

But hey, again, I’m not pushing anything, I’m merely thinking on possibilities as I write this reply, sorry if I ramble a lot. Also never consider my ideas like engraved eternally on stone with laser or something, I’m very open to discuss things and exchange thoughts ♥

So yeah! Those are ways I think they could had interacted. During the events on Season 2, it comes to be a far trickier situation. Maybe she could had arrived to the little Cult place? Now this makes me wonder how she would had perceived the symphonies of the people in there since all of them were husks of their former selves & a collective hive mind. I think she would had tried to talk to Viktor to ask for answers over it, even if she wouldn’t do something drastic against her friend as Jayce did when shooting him. She may had probably ended there while delivering supplies to the people in need, and heard about the ‘Eden’ that the Messiah practically did down there...

If any Viktor muse would like to expand on any of this and work plots for them, know that I would be more than happy too! I think they both have a lot to offer as interaction wise ♥

Thank you for the ask; Noonie ♥ ; have a great day!

[lots-of-fandoms-ps-help-me]

I am so upset that watcher took a sponsorship from fucking temu :(

As much as i want to give them the benefit of the doubt there's like no way they dont know about the child slavery and shit

[themilkcrate]

"Cancel Culture" doesn't Exist: Companies and Corporations

Studies have shown that companies that use "cancel culture" will actually profit from being canceled, boycotted, etc.

Companies that have profited from "Cancel Culture" include:

Keurig (for dropping their sponsorship with Sean Hannity for defending a child molester and attacking women that speak out against abuse)

Fans of Sean would smash and destroy their Keurigs in protest. Because people would actually miss their Keurig, they'd buy one after destroying the one they had. People who supported Keurig's choice would be more likely to buy one. Therefore, Keurig would profit no matter who was leading the boycott.

Gillette (Razors)

Gillette made a commercial that had mentions of creepy dudesTM and sort of made a "real men protect others."/"real men support each other by keeping them from doing stupid shit." sort of message. People didn't like being called out so they destroyed or trashed their razors. However, as you could probably guess, Gillette doesn't actually care about women or their struggles. In fact, Gillette adds to the pile by contributing to The Pink Tax.

TLDR: In conclusion, companies actually benefit from boycotts and protests, using controversy for free marketing. Companies that speak out or make a stance against a certain belief or standard, don't actually care, and in many cases, practice the opposite of what they preach.

[coochiequeens]

Ladies reblog with what you would do better than your male boss

There’s a major confidence gap between men and women in the workplace, though it might not be in the way you’d expect.

A majority, 64%, of women think they can do their manager’s job better than them, versus 47% of men who believe the same, according to a new Monster survey of 6,847 workers conducted in February.

That perspective doesn’t necessarily reflect that women feel proficient in their jobs, but rather they feel undervalued and overlooked for management roles, Monster career expert Vicki Salemi tells CNBC Make It.

“Women feel they can do their manager’s job,” she says, “but the frustration is: Why aren’t they given the opportunity to do it?”

Women are far less likely to say they feel they get the same quantity and quality of opportunities as men in the workplace: 66% of men believe everyone at work gets the same access to opportunities, versus just 23% of women, according to Monster.

The opportunities gap has a compounding effect among women at all levels in the workplace. Women say having a clear vision for the future of their career is a top priority for them, and a lack of potential advancement is the biggest red flag that would lead them to turn down a job offer.

And a severe promotions gap is driving women to quit in historic numbers. Women leaders are leaving their organizations at the highest rate ever, widening the quitting gap between women and men in senior roles, according to recent data from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Company.

or every woman stepping into a director-level leadership role, two are choosing to leave, says Alexis Krivkovich, McKinsey senior partner and an author of the joint Lean In and McKinsey “Women in the Workplace” report.

Despite the bleak statistics, Salemi says there’s a lot companies can do to ensure women get equal opportunities to succeed in their careers for the long-term. They can provide women with clear paths to leadership through mentorship and sponsorship programs, stretch opportunities, and ensuring underrepresented leaders aren’t left to be the “only” ones in their positions.

“Regardless of the structure, have a clear vision so women can see the future of their careers for the next year, five years or 10 years” with the company, Salemi says.

Employers can further support women at work with adequate benefits for parents (that women are more likely to value, per Monster) such as paid family leave, child-care support and flexible schedules.

And they should ensure they’re paying everyone equitably, which is still a problem on the whole.

Some 77% of men believe everyone is paid the same, versus 24% of women — concerning given that women say fair and equal wages is the No. 1 most important benefit to them in the workplace.

The gender wage gap, which has persisted for decades, now sits at the average woman being paid 82 cents for every dollar paid to a man, according to Census Bureau estimates. The gap widens for many women of color.

[saber-monet]

To Manifest more money, get more specific.

Here are a FEW( there’s nearly infinite ways, don’t close yourself off!) ways one can receive money

Treat it like Pokémon and collect them all lol

1. Salary/wages: Regular income earned from employment self/employment.

2. Investment returns: Profits gained from investments such as stocks, bonds, or real estate.

3. Inheritance: Money or assets received from a relative or benefactor.

4. Grants: Funds awarded by organizations or institutions for specific purposes, such as research or education.

5. Loan repayment: Money received when someone pays back a loan that was previously provided.

6. Dividends: Payments made to shareholders from the profits of a corporation.

7. Royalties: Payments received by creators for the use of their intellectual property, such as books, music, or inventions.

8. Tips: Additional money given as appreciation for services rendered, typically in industries like hospitality or personal services.

9. Rebates: Refunds or discounts given after a purchase, often as an incentive or promotion.

10. Alimony/child support: Regular payments made to a former spouse or partner for financial support.

11. Found money: Money discovered unexpectedly, such as in lost or forgotten accounts, or on the ground.

12. Lottery winnings: Prizes won through games of chance like lotteries or scratch-off tickets.

13. Refunds: Money returned to a consumer after returning a product or canceling a service.

14. Sponsorship: Funds provided by companies or individuals to support a person or organization in exchange for advertising or promotion.

15. Crowdfunding: Money raised from a large number of people, typically through online platforms, to support a project, cause, or individual.

16. Cashback rewards: Money returned to a consumer as a percentage of their purchases, often offered by credit card companies or retailers.

17. Scholarships: Funds awarded to students to help cover the costs of education, typically based on academic achievement, financial need, or other criteria.

18. Patronage: Financial support given by individuals or organizations to artists, writers, or other creatives to fund their work or projects.

19. Rental income: Money earned from leasing or renting out property or assets, such as real estate, vehicles, or equipment.

20. Contest winnings: Prizes awarded for winning competitions or contests, which may include cash or other rewards.

21. Side hustle earnings: Additional income earned from part-time or freelance work outside of one's primary job.

22. Government benefits: Financial assistance provided by the government to eligible individuals or families, such as unemployment benefits, social security, or welfare.

23. Referral bonuses: Money received for referring new customers or clients to a business or service.

24. Stock options: Compensation provided to employees in the form of company stock, often as part of their overall compensation package.

25. Affiliate marketing commissions: Money earned through promoting and selling products or services for companies as an affiliate marketer.

26. Consulting fees: Payments received for providing expert advice or services to clients or businesses.

27. Trust distributions: Money distributed to beneficiaries from a trust fund, typically according to the terms outlined in the trust agreement.

28. Liquidation proceeds: Money received from selling off assets, such as stocks, bonds, or property.

29. Cash gifts: Money given by friends, family, or acquaintances as a gesture of goodwill, celebration, or support.

30. Insurance payouts: Money received from insurance companies to cover losses, damages, or expenses incurred due to accidents, disasters, or other covered events.

Focus on the ones that fits your self concept the best, for the best results. 

[uma1ra]

Acts of Sadaqah Jariyah in Islam

What is Sadaqah Jariyah?

In Islam, there are many acts which can lead to immeasurable reward – both today and in our Hereafter; these acts are commonly referred to as sadaqah jariyah.

Sadaqah jariyah is an act of giving in a way that keeps on giving. For example, if you were to invest in planting a tree, that tree would then go on to provide shelter for as long as it stands – meaning you shall receive an ongoing reward for as long as it stands, too. Sadaqah jariyah differs from Sadaqah in this way, due to the ongoing reward.

On the authority of Abu Hurairah (ra) that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said, ‘When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (a continuous charity), or knowledge from which benefit is gained, or a righteous child who prays for him’. (Muslim)

There are many different types of sadaqah jariyah one can contribute towards and we have selected five key examples of these to explore. Hopefully, you will be inspired by these ideas and engage in ongoing charity for the people of today and the future.

⭐️Sponsoring a Child or Orphan⭐️

Many of us forget that the children of today are the future of tomorrow and in order to provide a secure future, we must work together to ensure every child’s right to an education is fulfilled. All children are entitled to an education and should be granted the opportunity to acquire the life skills they need to prosper.

Today, there are many millions of people around the world who have very little or absolutely no access to clean, safe drinking water. You could donate towards an Islamic charity campaign such as the Muslim Aid Safe Water Programme which aims to provide those in need with access to clean, safe, hygienic water by building water wells and hand pumps.

Participating in child sponsorship can ensure that not only the child but their whole family has the possibility of a prosperous future, where the skills they learn can be utilised in driving the community forward.

Contributing towards educating a child can reap countless rewards for years to come by securing the future of a child, their family and even the surrounding community, making it one of the most popular types of sadaqah jariyah.

⭐️Education / Skills / Teaching / Spreading Awareness of Islam⭐️

Spreading knowledge is highly rewarded in Islam and as Muslims, we are responsible for sharing the correct knowledge of Islam and inviting others into the faith. If you disclose just one correct religious fact to another human being, and that individual follows your advice and shares your knowledge with someone new, you are gaining reward every step of the way.

In the same way, teaching someone how to recite the Holy Qur’an is something which will bring you continuous reward even after you die, as every time that person recites the Holy Qur’an, or in turn, teaches someone else the Holy Qur’an, you are benefitting from the rewards for each of those people.

⭐️Building a Water Well⭐️

We often take the simplest necessities of life for granted - has it crossed our minds what we would do without access to clean water? It would, in fact, put a complete halt to our entire lives in terms of health, not to mention sanitation.

Today, there are many millions of people around the world who have very little or absolutely no access to clean, safe drinking water. You could donate towards an Islamic charity campaign such as the which aims to provide those in need with access to clean, safe, hygienic water by building water wells and hand pumps.

Although this is a relatively simple act, it can be incredibly life-changing for communities without any access to a water supply, and the rewards for your contribution shall continue for as long as others are benefitting from it. A truly impactful type of sadaqah jariyah.

⭐️Partaking in the Building of a Mosque, School or Hospital⭐️

Many Muslims choose to donate towards the construction of a mosque in order to gain significant rewards. Similar to this, you can also contribute towards the building of a school or hospital, which goes on to benefit others. In turn, your rewards will continue for as long as others benefit from your generosity. In fact, you shall be rewarded for every single prayer recited in the Mosque; every single patient being treated in the hospital and every single individual gaining knowledge in the school. An invaluable act of sadaqah which will impact countless lives.

⭐️Donating Religious Material⭐️

Similar to sharing and spreading knowledge, distributing religious material, such as copies of the Holy Qur’an and books of Dua, can reap significant rewards for you. Every time a person reads or learns from your donated material, you shall gain the reward of sadaqah jariyah as a result.

As well as religious books, there are many other items you can give to benefit others, such as tasbihs, prayer mats, hijabs, medical supplies, clothing and so on. Even putting a watering can in a graveyard, will go a long way as every time someone fills up the can to water a grave, you, in turn, receive the benefits.

⭐️Sadaqah Jariyah is Investing in the Hereafter⭐️

Throughout life, we invest a lot of money, time and effort into achieving our various personal goals and dreams. We often focus our energy on work or home, putting in a lot of hard work to obtain the results we wish to see.

We should remember to give just as much energy and focus into investing in our Hereafter as this is where the rewards are the greatest; not only for our today but for long after we have died.

“The semblance of those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah SWT, is as the likeness of a grain of corn, which grows seven ears and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah SWT gives manifold increase to whomever He pleases. Allah SWT is All-Sufficient, All-Knowing.”

- The Holy Qur’an (2:261)

We should all aim to adopt ongoing charity as a habit in Islam as opposed to an occasional gesture as we will, one day, be thankful of our actions when the resulting rewards continue to benefit us in our Hereafter.

May Allah SWT reward us all for our good deeds and acts of charity, and may He grant us all a place in Jannah. Ameen.

[tragedienes]

@mutatedangels / in reply to this, because i like to turn memes into threads lol i hope that's okay! made in beta.

soleil was a fuckin' liar. there, she just said it, and jeannie's already tenuous belief in her shattered completely then. that was what hurt the most, suspecting that she had been lying and then believing her anyway. jeannie felt a little mean, privately thinking her friend's stories were fabricated, or in the very least exaggerated, but she chose to give soleil the benefit of the doubt because she had just been so damn lonely. even before, when she was just a child and ice skating was only a hobby instead of her occupation, jeannine had a hard time making friends. the culture that figure skating promoted didn't exactly lend its self to friendships much either—everyone, even the few friends she did have, were competition.

she had left that all behind her, though. at least she had tried. since officially hanging up her skates and returning to small town louisiana, she had the same problems she did before, now she just made a lot less money (and had a lot less stress, too). her coworkers at big lots hadn't warmed up to her, nor had she warmed up to them, in her long eight months stocking shelves and ringing up customers. her step-mother, jesus christ did jeannie hate her, and she loved her toddler half-sister but she couldn't be counted as a friend. enter soleil.

soleil reminded her of a time in her life she had tried hard not to miss. she was glamorous and glossy, always speaking of fabulous adventures and famous people. jeannie had not wanted to admit that skating came with benefits, all the sponsorships and free clothing, all the perks that being a (moderately) successful skater gained. she had not wanted to admit that sometimes she still dreamt of olympic gold, she still wished she could've made it farther in her career, that she hadn't given it all up just because she was getting older and aging out. even if a tiny part of her thought soleil was a bullshitter, she was willing to ignore it if it meant she could still be in reaching distance of fame. maybe, if their friendship continued to grow, they'd both head out to new orleans or hollywood and take advantage of soleil's supposed famous connections, and jeannie could probably try her hand at being an influencer or something. just anything to get her out of her dad's house and a big lots uniform.

hearing her friend's excuses, it was making jeannie feel frustrated, ready for a tantrum that would make a kindergartner think she needed to relaxx. "that is not the way to play this!" uncrossing her arms, she held out her hands exasperatingly. even if there was some truth to what she was saying, jeannie didn't think that was a good enough explanation. sure, the house that jeannie lived in was nice, half a million dollars, but it was her dad's house. she had no real claim to it, not with her dad's new family taking up most of the space. sure, she had been used to the finer things in life, being gifted nike shoes and adidas sports bras, taking first class trips to european countries for competitions and exhibitions. that was all in the past, however. that wasn't the girl she was anymore. if anything, jeannie was more like her than soleil had realized: they were both broke as fuck. at least jeannie hadn't lied about it, though.

seeing her friend start to cry, it almost broke her resolve. she held fast, chin turning upwards slightly. "did you ever consider that maybe i would've liked you even if you did live in some shitbox and hadn't made up a bunch of stories?" jeannine dryly swallowed. the slow, sad little tear dragging down soleil's face nearly made her crack, but she kept it together. "i didn't have nobody either, y'know. i came back here to this town i hate and live with people i hate, and work with people i hate. you were the only person 'round these parts that didn't piss me off... now i really don't have anybody. in fact, i wish i had never met you. then i wouldn't be so disappointed."