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Oh Shit, I'm Here - Letters From Slovakia
At the time of my writing this, I am suspended over the Atlantic Ocean in a giant metal tube with flaps on the sides of it. That’s pretty neat. Technology is pretty neat. If I was a monkey, I would be terrified. Imagine living your whole life chillaxing in the trees with your sole thought being “heehoo banana” only to be put in a giant metal tube and launched thousands of feet into the air. Should I be more terrified than I am? Anyway, by the time I have finished writing this and have this particular piece uploaded, I will be safely on the ground, because there is no internet in the heavens for poor boys like me.
By Steven Christopher McKnight4 years ago in Journal
Four Days in Alaska
So I had wanted to visit Alaska for a year. My daughter headed to Soldotna on the Kenai Peninsula the Summer of 2019 to do an internship with the Kenai Watershed and hadn’t been back since. Having a marvelous time, she continued on with a Fall fellowship at the Anchorage Museum shortly before we all fell prey to the Covid spell last Spring . She decided to find work and stay throughout the Summer and the following Fall.
By Jenni Hess4 years ago in Journal
Things I'm Doing Instead Of Packing - Letters From Slovakia
At the time of me writing this, I have about 60 hours left until I am put on an airplane and sent zooming out of the United States. That’s 3600 minutes, or 216,000 seconds, and this is what I’m doing instead of—I don’t know—packing for eight months abroad. I’m surprised at how zen I feel, with the weight of everything pressing down on me and all. But whatever. We’re here. We’re calm. We won’t be here in two days. We won’t be calm in two days. We’ll be on a commercial aircraft barreling toward Vienna in two days. Geez. We are calm. How the hell are we calm?
By Steven Christopher McKnight4 years ago in Journal
Offsite: 5 of the Best Cities for Tech Professionals
Are you looking to advance your career in technology? Professionals have a distinct advantage by being in the best location. This is not only because of the many tangible opportunities but also for the intangible benefits of being with like-minded people in a large and appropriate environment. These are our top picks for cities that offer the most opportunities and experiences for techies.
By Damian Peters4 years ago in Journal
Letters from Slovakia - Pre-Slovakia
So for those of you unfamiliar with my struggle, I am a former student of theater and writing, trying to find a job in either of those fields in a world and economy that is enduring Covid. Neither field in particular is hiring, and to tide me over until those businesses start to recover, I have decided to put my English degree to good use and start teaching English. I spent this past summer working for an English Second Language camp in the beautiful mountains Ukraine, and now I am about to embark on an eight-month contract as a full-time English teacher in a small city in Slovakia. Suffice to say, my brain is going through a lot of things right now.
By Steven Christopher McKnight4 years ago in Journal
Are Youtubers and Instagrammers over-romanticizing the digital nomad life?
For over a year, I flirted with the idea of becoming a digital nomad. You know — those people who work from their laptops via the internet from seemingly different, exotic locations around the world.
By thewellnessxplora4 years ago in Journal
5 Remote Work Opportunities to Become a Digital Nomad
I love to travel, you love to travel. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be reading this. But like many people, finding a balance between work, life and the jet setting lifestyle is a big issue and all my life I’ve been committed to finding a lasting solution. And boy did I find it!
By Daniel Falonipe4 years ago in Journal
Build Up Your Professional Experience With The Skilled Subclass 887 Visa Australia
The 887 Visa Australia is an Australian permanent visa granted to an international applicant who wants to stay permanently in Australia. To apply for this visa, applicants have to stay and work in a specified regional area in Australia. Unlike other skilled permanent visas, this visa does not involve any points-based requirement. This blog will help you understand how this visa can help you improve your professional career and what you should need to make the application.
By jacob alexander4 years ago in Journal
A pacific tsunami and a disagreement with the cruise director
After proving myself to Richard and working hard I was finally able to enjoy my last month onboard the Star Princess. I had a great junior, my own cabin and a new photo team which brought lots of positive energy which can give you that extra kick you need to get to the end of the contract, however there were still certain days where I had issues to deal with.
By Neil Gregory4 years ago in Journal
