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  My son just got a serious job offer

  by Captain Schmideo2 in

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  and it looks like he will be accepting it.he will be teaching english as a second language in shenzhen, china.

  it's with a company that works with the public school system out there.his salary includes an apt (most likely shared) that has utilities and internet included, and looking at cost of living (after the rent he isn't paying) it looks like he will be able to put money aside every month.not bad for a kid his age-travel to the other side of the globe, meet new people, get paid, and get experience.

  i am going to miss him..

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  ...and Skype is one of the few apps that isn't blocked by The Great Firewall. :)
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  My son just got a serious job offer

  by Captain Schmideo2 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  and it looks like he will be accepting it.he will be teaching english as a second language in shenzhen, china.

  it's with a company that works with the public school system out there.his salary includes an apt (most likely shared) that has utilities and internet included, and looking at cost of living (after the rent he isn't paying) it looks like he will be able to put money aside every month.not bad for a kid his age-travel to the other side of the globe, meet new people, get paid, and get experience.

  i am going to miss him..

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  Gee Nate, what did I ever do to you to get this kind of comment?
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  My son just got a serious job offer

  by Captain Schmideo2 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  and it looks like he will be accepting it.he will be teaching english as a second language in shenzhen, china.

  it's with a company that works with the public school system out there.his salary includes an apt (most likely shared) that has utilities and internet included, and looking at cost of living (after the rent he isn't paying) it looks like he will be able to put money aside every month.not bad for a kid his age-travel to the other side of the globe, meet new people, get paid, and get experience.

  i am going to miss him..

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  and it looks like he will be accepting it.
  He will be teaching English as a second language in Shenzhen, China. It's with a company that works with the public school system out there.
  
  His salary includes an apt (most likely shared) that has utilities and internet included, and looking at cost of living (after the rent he isn't paying) it looks like he will be able to put money aside every month.
  
  Not bad for a kid his age-travel to the other side of the globe, meet new people, get paid, and get experience. I am going to miss him.
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  Conventions that are out of touch with reality

  by Captain Schmideo2 in

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  watching the news from the past few nights, i have come to the conclusion that the only convention that's crazier and more out of touch with reality than a jw convention is a us political convention.the strange-o show that is going on right now in cleveland, oh makes watching a bunker video look more sober and realistic by comparison.i have made the effort to do my civic duties as a voter, but these conventions require a devotion that is fanatical..

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  One big difference is the restraint that the JW's exercise in the assembly. Sure there is a lot applause at the weirdest, meanest, and dumbest things, but you don't get the shouting, the chanting, the interactivity that the politicos get to engage in.
  
  
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  Conventions that are out of touch with reality

  by Captain Schmideo2 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  watching the news from the past few nights, i have come to the conclusion that the only convention that's crazier and more out of touch with reality than a jw convention is a us political convention.the strange-o show that is going on right now in cleveland, oh makes watching a bunker video look more sober and realistic by comparison.i have made the effort to do my civic duties as a voter, but these conventions require a devotion that is fanatical..

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  Watching the news from the past few nights, I have come to the conclusion that the only convention that's crazier and more out of touch with reality than a JW convention is a US Political Convention.
  
  The strange-O show that is going on right now in Cleveland, OH makes watching a bunker video look more sober and realistic by comparison.
  
  I have made the effort to do my civic duties as a voter, but these conventions require a devotion that is fanatical.
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  They want to have a "shepherding call" with me, but here's the twist...

  by Captain Schmideo2 in

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  i got it before 8 in the morning on a work day, as a text message.

  nothing beats a warm invitation for spiritual encouragement than a quick electronic message.. sheesh.....

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  I got it before 8 in the morning on a work day, as a text message. Nothing beats a warm invitation for spiritual encouragement than a quick electronic message.

  Sheesh....
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  A QUICK STORY for you

  by TerryWalstrom in

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  2. experiences

  gallery memoriesit was 1982.. california summer.. the entrance of creative galleries.. the limousine arrived and she emerged.. there is a word i’ve been saving for the sort of story i’m about to tell you.

  she debouched from the limo.

  (she deserves a special word.).

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  Remember in 1974 when the Society published "Is This Life All There Is?"
  
  My mom immediately started giggling at that when it was released, and started humming this Peggy Lee song.
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  Best place to "Advertise, Advertise, Advertise!"

  by Captain Schmideo2 in

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  i was at a hippyish restaurant today, this was on the washroom wall.

  no, this is not a fake or a photoshop....

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  I was at a hippyish restaurant today, this was on the washroom wall. No, this is not a fake or a Photoshop...
  
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  I have seen this happen when help is needed, but the "Friends" let you down

  by Captain Schmideo2 in

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  When Disaster Strikes

  by NeverAllowestobeMyself in

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  jehovah's witnesses repeatedly report that when disaster strikes they are the quickest to respond, the most organized relief agency and they provide superior support to their members and the affected community.. they make it sound like organizations such as the red cross are completely in disarray every disaster until jehovah's witnesses show up and show everyone how it's done!.

  in the wake of recent disasters around the globe i would like to encourage everyone to share experiences of people showing genuine love to their neighbors, communities going the extra mile and organizations doing brilliant work..

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  Here is an article about bragging about how special you are for helping out, while being very hypocritical in other respects;
  
  https://nondoc.com/2016/04/27/oklahoma-standard-a-myth/
  
  "... bragging about helping out in the aftermath of an atrocity is the worst kind of smugness. It’s like bragging about how much you love your kids. You know who else bands together and performs mass acts of kindness and selflessness in the wake of disasters? Everyone, everywhere."