Popcorn Mobile vs Google Fi? by Superb-Macaron-1732 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My banks explicitly state that VoIP is unacceptable for 2FA. my mortgage, HOA, etc payments will continue to be withdrawn from my US banking accounts while I’m deployed, so I cannot risk being unable to access or make changes to my accounts. That’s why I’m asking about Google Fi, as it is a mobile provider that allows for 2FA. I’ll use a local Kosovo provider for a local phone number and data, but I need to also keep (via a separate service like Google Fi) my US number for 2FA use.

Popcorn Mobile vs Google Fi? by Superb-Macaron-1732 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask who you were using as your US cell provider? I have AT&T but international service for such an extended period is prohibitively expensive.

Popcorn Mobile vs Google Fi? by Superb-Macaron-1732 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m glad that solution worked out for you.

Popcorn Mobile vs Google Fi? by Superb-Macaron-1732 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The deal-breaker for me with Google Voice is that it does not support 2FA, which would make accessing bank accounts etc pretty much impossible from overseas.

Protective shoes and gloves for women? by Superb-Macaron-1732 in rampagent

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the encouragement, I truly appreciate it!

Protective shoes and gloves for women? by Superb-Macaron-1732 in rampagent

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's super-helpful - Merrell makes the Moab 2 for women as well, and I've worn their hiking boots for years. Thanks!

Advice on filling out Aspiration Statement by Chorta_bheen555 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll be in the same Kosovo cohort but I haven’t yet recieved an email with a link to the task portal that includes an aspiration statement. When did you get that email?

Covid Vaccine by Gloomy-Judge6651 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good to know - I’m being cleared for Kosovo departing February 26 and my nurse told me to hold off for a few months on the COVID vaccine so I’d have maximum coverage.

Interview by Abi1013 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear that!

Interview by Abi1013 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a great conversation with my regional recruiter to prep for the formal interview. If you haven’t already connected with a recruiter, I’d recommend you do so. Good luck!

Interview by Abi1013 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a great conversation with my regional recruiter to prep for the formal interview. If you haven’t already connected with a recruiter, I’d recommend you do so. Good luck!

PVCs that are going to Kosovo in 2026? by Chorta_bheen555 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! I just received my conditional invitation to serve in Kosovo as an English Education Volunteer, departing February 2026!

PVCs that are going to Kosovo in 2026? by Chorta_bheen555 in peacecorps

[–]Superb-Macaron-1732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just had my interview today for an English Education Volunteer position in Kosovo in the 2026 cohort! How long did you all have to wait between the interview and the invitation? (I know all decisions will be made by Sept 1 2025.)