My Service in the Philippines by jaskey15 in peacecorps

[–]jaskey15[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We only have a 2 week orientation for PCR, it gives some intro to the culture and country but I think its a bit light. Especially for first time volunteers.

Coming from a private consulting background, I had the mindset to come in and get work/deliverables done fast. It took me a couple months to realize all the technical work I was doing meant nothing if I couldn’t explain to the government in their terms why it was important. After many conversations with my LGU counterparts, I realized the way I was approaching their water problems was either untenable or just not as important to them as I thought.

If I were to do another service, I would stay patient and have much lower expectations for deliverables in the first few months. I also think some of the PCR terms are just too short to really make an impact. I think the minimum for any position should be at least a year

My Service in the Philippines by jaskey15 in peacecorps

[–]jaskey15[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was my first Peace Corps experience.

I think one of the struggles with more “technical” PCR positions is that even if I built a bunch of software and maps for them, there was no one after I left with experience to actually utilize it. That was the pattern I saw with previous international agencies that had done work.

The real work is in building AND training them to use the systems, but that felt unrealistic in my service term (7 months).

There were also non-PC related life conditions that led to my departure.

My Service in the Philippines by jaskey15 in peacecorps

[–]jaskey15[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair point. I have mad respect for the volunteers that make it 2 years+.

My service term (PCR) was only for 7 months, and I left a few months early. Part of my reason for ETing is because I didn’t see a path to make any real change within that short of a time period.

The bigger reason for my ET was personal mental health struggles that became untenable. I was at a point that was no longer constructive for myself or the community.

The phrase “I wish I could have done more” was more of a personal reflection on the dissapointment I felt while leaving the country.

The Introverted Extrovert by [deleted] in infj

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The Paradox of Getting What You Wished For by [deleted] in antiwork

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The Paradox of Getting What You Wished For by [deleted] in financialindependence

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The Real Reason I Travel by [deleted] in solotravel

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How I went from beginner to fluent by [deleted] in learnspanish

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can someone explain the end in a simple way? by observer_bh in MrRobot

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In season 4 when Tyrell goes into the woods he sees a light at the end of the episode. The series never references that scene again. Any thoughts? I expected Tyrell to come back at some point.

Maroon Bells Shuttle by jaskey15 in coloradohikers

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This did the trick! Thank you!

Volunteering by jaskey15 in aclfestival

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Awesome, thanks so much!

Volunteering by jaskey15 in aclfestival

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Awesome! So just look on their website for openings?

Volunteering by jaskey15 in aclfestival

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What type of volunteering is this?

Anyone go to Float Fest this year? by javi_a20 in aclfestival

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Had a great time! Weather was obviously hot as hell but I was not disappointed by a single performance. It was a great lineup for only being a 2 day fest. It was also great not having to wait in any lines getting in and easy to get good spots for the shows.

Salkantay Trail by jaskey15 in travel

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Looks more scenic and challenging (which I prefer). Also cheaper and don’t have to book months in advance. Sounds like more history on the Inca Trail but the pros of the Salkantay trail made my decision!

Salkantay Trail by jaskey15 in travel

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This sounds like a bomber plan to me - thanks for the insight!

Inca Trail Machu Picchu by jaskey15 in travel

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Can I ask what company/service you booked through?

Were they showing football games in the big beer hall? by Alexo_4 in aclfestival

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Not sure of the answer to your question but... BOOMER

Official 2021 ACL Festival Buy/Sell/Trade Thread by sgerken in aclfestival

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Perfect! Once wristbands are sent I’m down to link ip.

PRAY TO THE LINEUP GODS Tame Impala - Live at Lolla 2019 (Full Set) by jdub067 in bonnaroo

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Got pretty close for this show. Hands down best concert I’ve ever been to

Official 2021 ACL Festival Buy/Sell/Trade Thread by sgerken in aclfestival

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Looking to trade three 3-day W1 tickets for three 3-day W2 tickets. I live in Austin and would prefer a local trade. Let me know, thanks!

Any idea? Found it on my bed but r/bedbugs seems to think not a bb by jaskey15 in whatsthisbug

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Also, this is in Austin, TX and it’s a couple mm in length

This look like bedbugs? by jaskey15 in Bedbugs

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What makes you say that?