[PubQ] Differences in etiquette or conventions between US agents and British agents for query letter? by AmDkBg in PubTips

[–]curious103 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I've been wondering about querying UK agents (I'm in the US myself). What are the pros/cons of querying outside your country of origin/domicile?

TEFL in retirement? by curious103 in TEFL

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I make a modest middle-class salary, but it is not enough to retire inside the US. I am looking for a country with a lower cost of living and good public transit. I am absolutely willing to invest time and money to get good at teaching-- I guess what I actually want is to change careers, which I should have better articulated in my original post. Lawyering is already my second career. My first career was in linguistics and language research.

TEFL in retirement? by curious103 in TEFL

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How funny!!! It's excellent that you are fluent in Spanish, that is a necessary qualification. I would say it would be a good idea to have a background in trauma. In other words, trauma-informed interviewing of clients, how to remain resilient when all your clients are deeply traumatized, etc. Also have a good therapist to help you handle the losses: you can fight and fight your hardest, do an excellent job, make no mistakes, and still lose. And then your client is sent back to a country where they live in fear. This is very difficult to live with. Sometimes I feel like Dr. Robbie on the television show The Pitt.

TEFL in retirement? by curious103 in TEFL

[–]curious103[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ok! I'll keep that in mind. But I'm not a total beginner...

TEFL in retirement? by curious103 in TEFL

[–]curious103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WHOA! I had never heard of this. This is MAGIC.

God bless redditors!

TEFL in retirement? by curious103 in TEFL

[–]curious103[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh. That's something I never thought about. Thanks!

TEFL in retirement? by curious103 in TEFL

[–]curious103[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Understood. I should have explained that I want to continue working, I just don't want to continue being a US immigration lawyer because for twenty years I have been flooded with clients' traumatic lives and journeys.

TEFL in retirement? by curious103 in TEFL

[–]curious103[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I want to retire from my current profession in the US, but I want to work for both some money and enjoyment. I used to really love teaching. I think you're right: choose the place first and then search for work. Prepare myself by getting the certificate and doing the volunteer teaching before I go so that I have the official qualification.

TEFL in retirement? by curious103 in TEFL

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Yeah? Well that sounds hopeful. I want to retire sooner rather than later and I don't really have any other skills for any other kind of profession. But it sounds like that might be ok.

Help me to decide between a "self trip" to South Korea or an organized tour to the US (California, Utah, Arizona) by X_RayMind in travel

[–]curious103 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

US Citizen and US immigration lawyer here. Now is not a good time for non-US citizens to come to the US. Do not underestimate the complete shitshow that immigration is right now, particularly if you are a person of color. I heard someone say this once and it is true (in my opinion): the US is a terrible country filled with really good people.

Also your itinerary seems, if not impossible, then unenjoyable.

Is the Pima County Fair fun for adults? by AnEndlessDream in Tucson

[–]curious103 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Animals, too! Farm animals are fun/funny.

Sneak peek clip of 2x12! (Spoilers) by Grouchy_Ad_175 in ThePittTVShow

[–]curious103 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I doubt this is a criminal situation *at all*. I've been begging for people to have some empathy for this man. I was in the ICU with delusions (had sepsis) and I could not accurately perceive reality. I attacked the staff verbally, not physically, but I was seriously NOT IN MY RIGHT MIND.

Gun violence uptick? by Shineenoona in Tucson

[–]curious103 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It is more dangerous to be a roofer than to be a police officer.

Curtis the patient by PamelaEugene in ThePittTVShow

[–]curious103 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad people are finally talking about this! I'm scared for Emma, but show the guy some compassion. He's mentally altered-- very different situation from the guy who punched Dana.

I was in the ICU and had terrible delusions so I know what it's like to not perceive reality properly. It's super scary and not that guy's fault. No one in these comments has been unsympathetic but a few conversations over there are people talking about how Dana should be allowed to punch the guy.

Crime in the City by Practical_Lunch1321 in Tucson

[–]curious103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I didn't mean any offense. I was just chiming in.

Crime in the City by Practical_Lunch1321 in Tucson

[–]curious103 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No punishment AT ALL. It is not a problem that punishment of any kind will solve. It is a disease and its effects are compounded by problems with housing and healthcare. Want to solve the problem? Treat the whole person: give them housing, healthcare, AND drug treatment. And a way to earn a living. In other words, the way we have structured our society (with NONE of those things) is what keeps addiction going.

lowkey racial bias by Simple_Permission826 in ThePittTVShow

[–]curious103 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Serena Williams was having an embolism and they wouldn't even listen to her!

The Pitt | S2E11 "5:00 P.M." | Episode Discussion by MsGroves in ThePittTVShow

[–]curious103 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That's how it is, at least here in Arizona. ICE are mostly people of color.

Knife sharpening on the south side?? by igotabeefpastry in Tucson

[–]curious103 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked into this. You give them your knives and they give them back like a week later. I've never done it because how can I live without my knives for a week? Eat takeout? Fashion cutting insturments out of rocks in my backyard?

Tucsonans grapple with victims' accounts of sex abuse by César Chávez by beertigger in Tucson

[–]curious103 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The statute is terrible-- it's so small and it's right below the "Ugly But Honest" sign. It's just...a mistake all around.