Great response. Again, thank you so much for your time and contribution.
Good to know about the air quality problems. That gives me some reference for which cities to choose if I'm given the option (Exclusively T1 and T2 cities). I'd probably prefer greater language barriers than air quality problems, so I'll have to do some more digging on that if/when I get the offer.
I was able to clear up elsewhere that I didn't necessarily see myself as either wanting nor being capable of directly contributing to political causes (in retrospect for what are obvious reasons), but was hopeful for the ability to find politically educated people to converse with. It sounds like from your response that this is unlikely at best, and that I might just need to put that aspect of my personality on hold for a while. I'm kind of deciding between this contract and trying to start a career in political education/organizing here in the US, so it's a real fork in the road for me. Via VPN I could probably still shitpost on Chapo, though, so at least I've got that going for me.
I guess when it comes to language that's a challenge I'm willing to take on. I have a pretty good ear for languages and am an extremely fast learner, so I'm sure I'll manage fine no matter where I end up eventually. It'll just be the beginning that's tricky as I get up to basic proficiency of navigating the environment.
I'll say that it seems you have the right kind of attitude, especially w/r/t language, so if you do go for it, I think you'll do fine :) Good luck in your endeavors comrade!
Great response. Again, thank you so much for your time and contribution.
Good to know about the air quality problems. That gives me some reference for which cities to choose if I'm given the option (Exclusively T1 and T2 cities). I'd probably prefer greater language barriers than air quality problems, so I'll have to do some more digging on that if/when I get the offer.
I was able to clear up elsewhere that I didn't necessarily see myself as either wanting nor being capable of directly contributing to political causes (in retrospect for what are obvious reasons), but was hopeful for the ability to find politically educated people to converse with. It sounds like from your response that this is unlikely at best, and that I might just need to put that aspect of my personality on hold for a while. I'm kind of deciding between this contract and trying to start a career in political education/organizing here in the US, so it's a real fork in the road for me. Via VPN I could probably still shitpost on Chapo, though, so at least I've got that going for me.
I guess when it comes to language that's a challenge I'm willing to take on. I have a pretty good ear for languages and am an extremely fast learner, so I'm sure I'll manage fine no matter where I end up eventually. It'll just be the beginning that's tricky as I get up to basic proficiency of navigating the environment.
Glad I could help some!
I'll say that it seems you have the right kind of attitude, especially w/r/t language, so if you do go for it, I think you'll do fine :) Good luck in your endeavors comrade!