Castle in the Ukraine
One man tells about expat life in Mogliv-Podilskyi, Ukraine.
Mogliv-Podilskyi
Several family live overseas, I have traveled extensively, and my father is a pastor, so we had frequent missionaries at our house.
They tell me to learn Ukrainian, but only half the people speak that, they all speak Russian. I have tried learning, and do a little. But there is never a problem, as many, many speak enough English to get by.
Not in the least. I may have that in a few years...
I was pretty isolated for 25 years, in the US, before coming here. Lots of interaction, I am constantly asked to sit down and have food or alcohol at the Cafe. I have learned; they want you to have some so YOU will pay for ALL they have ALL had at that table! I now go to the bar and get my own! But I don't mind buying them a pizza or a round, I just do not like being conned. I have also learned when drinking vodka, only drink about half or less of the shot. They want you to get plastered, stupid foreigner. This is what even some of THEM do, and some refuse to drink ANY alcohol, so you do NOT have to! When they tell you 'It is Russian tradition!' the truth is that it is Russian BS.
When things are done very poorly, they will always tell you 'Hey, it's Ukraine!' I always tell them, 'Don't give me that! Ukraine feeds Europe, they have excellent wood and precious metals. The only thing wrong is that the USSR stomped on you so long, you have lost a desire to do well. Hey! This is UKRAINE! Do it right!
I am just glad I have escaped the coming revolution against the communists/fascists.
They are all very supportive of each other, and you if you will participate. And now that I am running low on cash, sans SSDI, they are trying to help some. And they all know not to trust the government, and that the police are actually crooks. In America, most people still actually think the cops are the ' Bgood guys'.
Courting a woman to marry, and not just for her to get 'stuff' from you. Be vewy vewy cawful.
What is the best way to advertise yourself as an American English teacher? Are there certain online resources there like Craigslist or some popular news periodical I should be putting an ad in? Thanks
psuper81I think alot of poor countries follow this route, phillipines, kazahkstan etc..Just keep your head and wits about you right? But some are really genuine and nice?
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