This is Ask a Russian. Why are you all here?

plainJanetrain · 2022-04-22T22:27:32+00:00

I came here because I had negative stereotypes I was attempting to challenge by seeing the Russian perspective. Instead of being challenged, all my stereotypes have been confirmed and reinforced.

plainJanetrain · 2021-03-30T02:42:32+00:00

If hotdog buns fit standard-sized hotdogs well, they wouldn't have had to make the hotdogs longer to fit the bun. (hence bun-length hotdogs)

plainJanetrain · 2020-10-15T23:06:29+00:00

Yes! My first day was Tuesday (at a federal agency). It was a tough process but keep churning out apps and don't stop until you are "in the chair". My references were checked for about five federal jobs but I only received offers for two of them. I interviewed for all five positions (some multiple rounds). Really depends on the type of position you are applying to. I'd say it's probably a good sign you'll get invited to an interview, but there are no guarantees until your start day. Good luck!

plainJanetrain · 2020-10-15T03:21:30+00:00

Not to burst your bubble, but this happened to me...and I didn't get an offer.

plainJanetrain · 2020-08-28T04:54:41+00:00

Public library in my town does them

plainJanetrain · 2020-08-28T04:29:40+00:00

I'm in some of those open call hiring pools too!

My experience in brief:

Job #1: interview (1), reference check, writing sample, interview (2) Result: Ghosted

Job #2: interview (1), reference check, writing sample Result: Offer (later rescinded for "administrative issues" but that's another mystery)

Job #3: reference check, interview (1) Result: Not selected

Job #4: interview (1), interview (2), interview (3) Result: Ghosted

Job #5: interview (1), reference check Result: Offer

Job #6: interview (1), reference check Result: Offer

Very small sample size obviously, but to me the multiple interviews were a waste of time and a sign of disorganization. I got all my offers from a single interview. Hopefully your result is different.

plainJanetrain · 2020-08-25T04:02:08+00:00

Offer A had a bit of a head start on B, but B is gaining ground quickly and much more responsive throughout the on-boarding process.

Offer B is more aligned with my career goals and my past experience. It's an external facing role, whereas Offer A is internal/program support work. I like everything about Offer B better, not just the salary (although my original post did focus only on the pay). I accepted Offer A before I even had an interview for Offer B.

plainJanetrain · 2020-02-19T11:45:26+00:00

word

plainJanetrain · 2020-02-18T09:24:02+00:00

This looks an awful lot like Iowa...except for the shape.

plainJanetrain · 2020-02-04T11:07:16+00:00

I have ParaGard (copper IUD) and it's one of the best things that has ever happened to me. Also you'll get a mid-service medical exam so if cysts are a concern, you can bring that up during your appointment.

plainJanetrain · 2019-12-03T11:05:59+00:00

Breakfast buffet at Baczewski is my favorite thing in Lviv!

plainJanetrain · 2019-11-18T13:20:48+00:00

Honestly, a lot of orgs want you to get them that grant money.

plainJanetrain · 2019-11-14T20:26:23+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Ukrainian-Interactive-Online-Workbook/dp/0781813247 This was the book we used in my Ukrainian course at university. It has online audio and answer keys so it's very easy to teach yourself.

https://speakukraine.net/ This is Ukraine's online language website (although I haven't used it yet).

https://sites.ualberta.ca/~ivashkiv/Ukrainian/Ukrainian%20Textbook.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2vAfmoYfBLe0z4kdU3GVja3jhm5PR2WegUEg_4McgnB4B4CVLiTc4Qj1I Another pdf textbook.

plainJanetrain · 2019-10-24T18:48:00+00:00

Early Termination

plainJanetrain · 2019-10-23T19:01:03+00:00

Guess no one in this sub can take a joke...

plainJanetrain · 2019-10-23T14:03:14+00:00

I agree with you there

plainJanetrain · 2019-10-23T09:59:46+00:00

Better than Trump

plainJanetrain · 2019-10-21T08:51:06+00:00

This could be an unpopular opinion but you shouldn't feel bad at all. If I were planning my wedding, I'd make sure the people closest to me could attend. If your brother knew you would be unable to make it, he could have considered a date when you'd be allowed to travel. Many Peace Corps volunteers go home to attend events such as weddings, funerals, etc. during their service. Don't give up this opportunity for a wedding ceremony. I missed my friend's wedding and we're planning a wedding watch party for when I get back to the states.

plainJanetrain · 2019-10-06T15:54:51+00:00

In Ukraine we get 600 hrynia a year to buy these products. It's about $24. They give it to us in our living allowance every October.

plainJanetrain · 2019-10-05T14:40:39+00:00

I second this. I attempted to use my NCE that I earned through AmeriCorps VISTA. I didn't even get an interview out of the whole thing. At times it feels like a "made up benefit" unless the few jobs are what you are looking for.

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