Scheduled a Uber ride at 530 but after arriving early the driver cancelled and dipped...
Almost got my luggage stuck inside the condo as I try to bring my 3 checked-in bags out to the street because I left the keys already
Then one luggage was overweight while another was over the max allowable weight
Had to swap some items into the golf bag carrying my longboard
Eventually got it down to having only one overweight luggage (which costs $100!! 😳)
Reimburse luggage costs
The flight has a 3 hour layover in YYZ because the border security at Vancouver is less random
TN application did not go smoothly
The main border guard was slightly junior and was being supervised by another border guard
They first ensured my education background and job description matched the requirements of meeting the engineering criteria under the TN status
The supervisor was hung up on the job title (Software development engineer), which included the keyword “software”
She was not satisfied with the misaligned job title with my job description/education
They were about to reject my application based on this, they asked if I can reach out the law firm to adjust my job title with work
After an hour or so of delays, I communicated back and forth with the law firm without a final change, the main border guard decided to approve my application of 3 years of TN status!
Both flights I had an empty seat in the row
Picked up all my checked luggage and took the blue train to the rental car companies
Drove south on I-101 from SFO to Mountain View, took about 30 minutes, and unpacked at the temporary corporate housing
Corporate Housing
It is a large complex, that feels like a resort - 4 or so buildings surround a middle yard with swimming pools, hot tubs, seating areas, couches
My unit is a big one-bedroom with the washroom interconnected with the living space and bathroom. There is also a walk-in closet, balcony, full kitchen and two TVs
I feel pretty comfortable living here
Tried to wipe down as much as possible and unpacked my clothes and productivity items
Grocery at Trader Joe’s
First shopping trip to stock up on some simple foods at none other than Trader Joe’s
The vibe was super positive and there was tons of interesting things items that I will probably come back to get more of