choss
@choss@sh.itjust.works
- Comment on what should I do, or what can I even do? 1 week ago:
It looks like some hemorrhoid went through your profile and downvoted everything, adding a sockpuppet account as well. Forgive them - they’re going through a lot right now, what with the hemorrhoid and all
- Comment on what should I do, or what can I even do? 1 week ago:
You write it very well! :)
I admit I’m not familiar with this world of teaching, but it seems like getting TEFL certified is a requirement for some places. I looked a bit at postings online, and from a quick glance it seems most of the UK postings require the CELTA certification? And the cost of this could be a deterrent for you
There’s this posting which doesn’t require any certification, but this review of the company had a specific complaint at the end that would scare me away, personally.
Here’s someone from Russia last year asking for advice. The commenters there suggest Vietnam, and I’ve seen elsewhere that east Asian countries have more demand. I have no idea if that would appeal to you - could you imagine yourself living there? This person has a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, so their path may be different than yours. Still, the non-native speaker wiki mentioned there could be a good read for you
I haven’t looked at the possibility of teaching russian, but I imagine you would also do well at that if the demand is there
If you’re serious about wanting out, the folks on the subreddit IWantOut will have better advice than mine 😅
For what it’s worth, I’ve struggled to get on a solid path too, and it always bothered me when people would give advice that sounded nice but was realistically never viable. I apologize if I’m doing the same now. I’m sorry your situation is so hard. You don’t deserve to cry when your only crimes were the circumstances of your birth. I’m glad you come here to vent, and I hope you continue to do so as long as it continues to help. Be well <3
- Comment on what should I do, or what can I even do? 1 week ago:
You speak english fluently, and I assume you speak russian as well. That’s an impressive skill to me! What about getting a TEFL certificate? I’ve known a few people who did that while living nomadically in vans. In that viable for russian citizens?
- Comment on Why don't my shit and urine stink while they're inside me? 1 week ago:
I appreciate your presence on this website a lot and that’s a genuine sentiment. Most of your other posts are pretty bleak (and I appreciate them too) but this one got a good giggle out of me xD “Why” lol
- Comment on I Live In Eastern Europe And I'm Making A Creepy Game About Authoritarianism (Demo Is Live) 1 month ago:
I got partway through the trailer and decided I needed to pause so I could experience it fresh. It looked too good! I can’t wait!
- Comment on As a US citizen who was born in the UK, how risky is it to leave and reenter the US right now? 11 months ago:
Gotcha, no problem, just a miscommunication :) Yes, DL 36/2025 is all about citizenship by descent, jure sanguinis. That’s the new decree that has changed things recently, preventing many people from claiming citizenship. It’s still possible that residency could be added as a requirement on top of parental ties, and in fact it has been for minor children beyond grandchildren.
I’ll be watching how it all plays out along with you. Good luck on your journey!
- Comment on As a US citizen who was born in the UK, how risky is it to leave and reenter the US right now? 11 months ago:
Varyk is correct, the cnn article has errors. Currently there is no language requirement in DL 36/2025, and the only residency requirement is to live there for 2 years before the birth or adoption of a child to pass citizenship on, if your parents weren’t born there. DDL 1450 is a proposed amendment that, in part, would allow minor children to fulfill the 2 year residency themselves, and (I believe) if they are no longer a minor, 3 years
Here is an english translation of DL 36/2025. The actual text of the decree is near the bottom
- Comment on I make games and this literally happened to me this morning 1 year ago:
Ayy I remember that toaster! This looks great! The sign with “Do not bite yourself to check whether you are a cake” got me smiling good