It's actually relatively safe. I won't even remotely be considering coming anywhere close to Mogadishu. Educators are very well respected in Somaliland, and the region itself is separated from the rest of Somalia by another de facto independent state (Puntland) and a big chunk of Ethiopia.
Are there not under educated children in Denver that could use your help, to make this country better?
Or is it all about the $$$$$$, which I guess I can understand.
Actually, the main meat is goat. Camel is reserved for special occasions, and it's supposed to be delicious. Go figure.
I decided to go for it because the school itself is pretty awesome, started by a NY banker that decided Wall Street wasn't for him. It gives good kids a chance they otherwise wouldn't have. The start date is August 1, but I'll most likely show up a little bit early to get my feet on the ground. I'll be teaching some English, but I'm more excited about the computer classes I'll be teaching, which I think will be the bulk majority of my work.
And yes, gentlemen, she has more balls and kick-ass in her left pinky fingernail than most of us hope to have in a lifetime.
It's not about money, I can promise that.
Rill22 has spent the better part of the last decade educating herself and the world around her. She is just continuing along this path.
And yes, gentlemen, she has more balls and kick-ass in her left pinky fingernail than most of us hope to have in a lifetime.
Planning on possibly going shooting with my brother before departure. Never hurts to know how to handle yourself, right?
Let me guess, you're doing this as part of your contribution to your religion?
if it was me taking a trip to that part of the world I'd make sure I'd have a sidearm, an assault/combat rifle, plenty of ammuniton and preferably a few grenades waiting for as soon as I get out of the airport. I wouldn't trust a local with my safety for a second.
I sincerely hope she does not have more balls than I do.
Let me guess, you're doing this as part of your contribution to your religion?
Oh no. No no no no no. No thank you, not at all.
Didn't quite expect this to turn into such a lawn chair and popcorn fest. But I suppose I should have, it's ATOT after all, right?
I've informed myself the best I can, thought it through, and I won't be pulling out at this point. It's certainly not about the money (which per year is probably less than most of ATOT makes per month).
As much as I'd like to claim complete nobility and honor, I've got my own selfish reasons as well. It'll be awesome working with these kids, but for better or for worse, I just think it'll be a cool experience, and have no real desire to be a teacher as a career here in the United States. Since I quit my job working with GTaudiophile two years ago to start traveling, I haven't really had the desire to stop, and don't plan on it any time soon.
Oh no. No no no no no. No thank you, not at all.
Didn't quite expect this to turn into such a lawn chair and popcorn fest. But I suppose I should have, it's ATOT after all, right?
I've informed myself the best I can, thought it through, and I won't be pulling out at this point. It's certainly not about the money (which per year is probably less than most of ATOT makes per month).
As much as I'd like to claim complete nobility and honor, I've got my own selfish reasons as well. It'll be awesome working with these kids, but for better or for worse, I just think it'll be a cool experience, and have no real desire to be a teacher as a career here in the United States. Since I quit my job working with GTaudiophile two years ago to start traveling, I haven't really had the desire to stop, and don't plan on it any time soon.
And a few Blackwater guards.
Word to the wise to anyone who dares share an office with me: Even Somalia is more appealing
You saying only religious people go overseas to help children in developing countries?Let me guess, you're doing this as part of your contribution to your religion?
But why not somewhere more politically stable, less violent, more tolerant of women, like India or China?
I wouldn't trust those cowboys for a second either, I had a sergent who dealt with them in Iraq, he says they're a bunch of "shoot now, shoot later and then shoot some more" retards too stupid for the real military.
Really? I thought most of them were highly professional ex-specops guys...
But why not somewhere more politically stable, less violent, more tolerant of women, like India or China?
Word to the wise to anyone who dares share an office with me: Even Somalia is more appealing