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Off Topic / Re: Updates from Africa UPDATE! Am I going to live out here?
« on: July 30, 2016, 07:38:42 AM »Why would your parents disown you?My dad is very much the kind of 'go to university and get a real job' kind of guy.
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Off Topic / Re: Updates from Africa
« on: July 30, 2016, 03:26:10 AM »
Got a big ol update for all of you.
I'm thinking of moving out here for the next year. I've had countless job offers from local charities and the camp where I stay in (hostel/bar/swimming pool/resturant/long stay houses/tents)
I'd be working as an assistant manager out here, and working for charities on my days off as a project manager.
Although it does mean that I'd have to quit university and deal with my parents basically disowning me.
Just as I was typing this message I met up with the boss of the camp and he's offered me a job, I start tuesday!
I'll probably be working as an illegal since the work visa is like $1000USD.
This does however mean that I will not be able to play any computer games until Malawi sorts out its stuffty internet.
I'm thinking of moving out here for the next year. I've had countless job offers from local charities and the camp where I stay in (hostel/bar/swimming pool/resturant/long stay houses/tents)
I'd be working as an assistant manager out here, and working for charities on my days off as a project manager.
Although it does mean that I'd have to quit university and deal with my parents basically disowning me.
Just as I was typing this message I met up with the boss of the camp and he's offered me a job, I start tuesday!
I'll probably be working as an illegal since the work visa is like $1000USD.
This does however mean that I will not be able to play any computer games until Malawi sorts out its stuffty internet.
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Off Topic / Re: Updates from Africa
« on: July 27, 2016, 02:47:58 AM »
Off to work today. If you wanna hit me up on Facebook and see pictures and stuff, PM me your name and I'll add you if you're not moist.
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Off Topic / Re: Updates from Africa
« on: July 25, 2016, 10:14:40 AM »
Spent the afternoon today in the construction market, bought 215 pieces of 16 foot 2x2 timber. Ain't no brick limit here son.
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Off Topic / Re: Updates from Africa
« on: July 25, 2016, 01:37:49 AM »
Quoting separate posts is just too much effort right now.
Jitank: I came out here three years ago and basically was found by my current charity and they wanted me to do a foreman project for them.
Sheep: forgetin found so many places here which would make a sick siege map. Add me on Facebook so we can talk more <3
Eon: we did have a full post of them but I guess stuff-tier humour can never die on blf.
Zloff: currently as i type this I'm squeezed into a mini bus on my way to work with about 25 mslawians. Had to avert my phone as soon as I saw that lol
Jitank: I came out here three years ago and basically was found by my current charity and they wanted me to do a foreman project for them.
Sheep: forgetin found so many places here which would make a sick siege map. Add me on Facebook so we can talk more <3
Eon: we did have a full post of them but I guess stuff-tier humour can never die on blf.
Zloff: currently as i type this I'm squeezed into a mini bus on my way to work with about 25 mslawians. Had to avert my phone as soon as I saw that lol
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Off Topic / Re: Updates from Africa
« on: July 24, 2016, 01:23:50 PM »Sorry you had to get some of the ignorant comments 🙄. Thats pretty nice tho. What exactly is a foreman?A foreman is the boss on a build site. I get orders from the orphanage owner and the designer and I make it all happen.
Day to day roles are hiring workers, keeping them in check, negotiating prices, going to the market to buy materials (it's like mos eisley there), paying my workers and then reporting back. It's a lot of planning and stuff and not too much actual labour but I find it fun but it's a very hard job and a lot of responsibility. If one thing forgets up, I gotta create a backup plan otherwise more stuff forgets up. It's been a long journey so far but should be done in a week.
How does it feel to be "That white guy"I've started to learn the local language so it's not too bad. If I see white people in the street you usually give them a mutual nod. Everyone is nice to white people and treat us very well. They know we are there to help.
Don't drink the water.Thanks bear grylls but I think I'll be okay.
How good is that Malawi internet connectionDepends where you are. Theres lots of cell towers everywhere and I just use data bundles on my Malawian phone number. It's 1gb for £2. Theres no 4G but the 3G is as fast as home (In response to jumbo muffin on this post, i arrived a month ago)
All this talk of racism is just stuff posting. It's blockland forums. These richardbags are gonna be playing their low-tier stuffty humour.
Going to try and get the orphanage finished this week, hopefully then I can move onto other things. Having a great time so far. Also I'm in East Africa which does not have Ebola.
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Off Topic / Furdles Africa Adventure 2 :: I am now living here for a year
« on: July 24, 2016, 02:47:40 AM »
Hello friends.
Malawi is going well. Been here for a month now.
I've been working as a foreman on an orphanage, building and renovating the living room and two large dorms.
Having some trouble with the charity leader so it looks like ill probably quit and move to another charity after the build is complete. I've been offered a couple jobs as a foreman and also a manager of a bar out here (due to my previous experience as a barman) so I'm pretty happy. Also spent my 21st birthday out here which was a week ago.
Things are going well.
Malawi is going well. Been here for a month now.
I've been working as a foreman on an orphanage, building and renovating the living room and two large dorms.
Having some trouble with the charity leader so it looks like ill probably quit and move to another charity after the build is complete. I've been offered a couple jobs as a foreman and also a manager of a bar out here (due to my previous experience as a barman) so I'm pretty happy. Also spent my 21st birthday out here which was a week ago.
Things are going well.
Got a big ol update for all of you.
I'm thinking of moving out here for the next year. I've had countless job offers from local charities and the camp where I stay in (hostel/bar/swimming pool/resturant/long stay houses/tents)
I'd be working as an assistant manager out here, and working for charities on my days off as a project manager.
Although it does mean that I'd have to quit university and deal with my parents basically disowning me.
Just as I was typing this message I met up with the boss of the camp and he's offered me a job, I start tuesday!
I'll probably be working as an illegal since the work visa is like $1000USD.
This does however mean that I will not be able to play any computer games until Malawi sorts out its stuffty internet.
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Off Topic / Re: HELP FURDLE OUT BEFORE HE CATCHES HIS FLIGHT
« on: June 29, 2016, 09:47:31 AM »
gonna get movie maker yaaa
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Off Topic / Re: HELP FURDLE OUT BEFORE HE CATCHES HIS FLIGHT
« on: June 29, 2016, 08:48:19 AM »
PS I HAVE WINDOWS 10.
is vegas pro easy to learn and use? I dont want to have to watch any tutorials.
windows movie maker is definitely a good back up.
is vegas pro easy to learn and use? I dont want to have to watch any tutorials.
windows movie maker is definitely a good back up.
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Off Topic / HELP FURDLE OUT BEFORE HE CATCHES HIS FLIGHT
« on: June 29, 2016, 08:45:10 AM »
HELLO FRIENDS
I AM ABOUT TO CATCH MY FLIGHT TO MALAWI AND I JUST REALIZED I HAVE NO VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE ON MY SHINY NEW ULTRABOOK.
PLEASE SUGGEST THE BEST VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE TO GET THAT IS EASY TO LEARN AND QUICK TO USE.
DON'T WORRY ABOUT PRICE BECAUSE WHO BUYS ANYTHING ANYMORE
THANKS THANKS THANKS
I AM ABOUT TO CATCH MY FLIGHT TO MALAWI AND I JUST REALIZED I HAVE NO VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE ON MY SHINY NEW ULTRABOOK.
PLEASE SUGGEST THE BEST VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE TO GET THAT IS EASY TO LEARN AND QUICK TO USE.
DON'T WORRY ABOUT PRICE BECAUSE WHO BUYS ANYTHING ANYMORE
THANKS THANKS THANKS
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Off Topic / Re: Leave for Malawi tomorrow, AMA
« on: June 28, 2016, 08:50:20 PM »
"Chamba" (Marijuana) is pretty much the only drug that I saw/heard of when I was out there. Although a lot of non-locals were buying Valium and crushing it up and snorting it. Apparently it gives you a good buzz?
One thing I am looking forward to is the sugar cane. One big bamboo-like stick of pure sugar.
One thing I am looking forward to is the sugar cane. One big bamboo-like stick of pure sugar.
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Off Topic / Re: Leave for Malawi tomorrow, AMA
« on: June 28, 2016, 08:35:36 PM »dont dieClutch King MVP, I think I'll be okay.
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Off Topic / Re: Leave for Malawi tomorrow, AMA
« on: June 28, 2016, 07:43:35 PM »what part of africa is malawi in (if it's in africa)East Africa. Away from the ebolas.
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Off Topic / Re: Leave for Malawi tomorrow, AMA
« on: June 28, 2016, 06:32:31 PM »I heard they grow some high quality sativas in Malawi'Malawi Gold' is a complete myth. The weed is pretty stuffty in the country due to lack of a market for drugs. Theres no money in the industry.