Now that the U.S. Mid-term elections are over we can all go back to our everyday lives. In order to be able to save and invest we need a job.
Our main media outlets do not talk nearly enough about China or India. There are a lot of simple things you can do to learn more. Chances are you will report to an Indian or Chinese person at work one of these days. You will have an easier time getting a job if you know a lot about Chinese and Indian current events and culture.
Many cities have Citizens Diplomacy opportunities. A business or a city organization is hosting someone from another country and these people would like to meet Americans over dinner. In Chicago we have World Chicago and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Google “Citizens Diplomacy and the Name of Your City”. If you do not obtain useful results contact the Chicago Council on Global Affairs http://www.thechicagocouncil.org/ or the http://www.careers.state.gov/contact.html.
Read The Economist Magazine on a regular basis http://www.economist.com/world/asia/. Check whether your local library (Yes I am sending you to the library) has The Economist in print.
The US State Department has excellent Country information
http://www.state.gov/misc/list/
Here’s something completely different - If you are frustrated over banging your head against the wall consider volunteering overseas for a while. There are numerous organizations that will gladly invite you to work. You will be able to feel useful and gain valuable skills. The cost of living is much lower than here.
PEACE Mexico north of Puerto Vallarta http://www.peacemexico.org/
Entreamigos North of Puerto Vallarta http://entreamigos.org.mx/
The International Friendship Club of Puerto Vallarta does an enormous amount for a large number of local charities http://www.ifcpv.com/
Our main media outlets do not talk nearly enough about China or India. There are a lot of simple things you can do to learn more. Chances are you will report to an Indian or Chinese person at work one of these days. You will have an easier time getting a job if you know a lot about Chinese and Indian current events and culture.
Many cities have Citizens Diplomacy opportunities. A business or a city organization is hosting someone from another country and these people would like to meet Americans over dinner. In Chicago we have World Chicago and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Google “Citizens Diplomacy and the Name of Your City”. If you do not obtain useful results contact the Chicago Council on Global Affairs http://www.thechicagocouncil.org/ or the http://www.careers.state.gov/contact.html.
Read The Economist Magazine on a regular basis http://www.economist.com/world/asia/. Check whether your local library (Yes I am sending you to the library) has The Economist in print.
The US State Department has excellent Country information
http://www.state.gov/misc/list/
Here’s something completely different - If you are frustrated over banging your head against the wall consider volunteering overseas for a while. There are numerous organizations that will gladly invite you to work. You will be able to feel useful and gain valuable skills. The cost of living is much lower than here.
PEACE Mexico north of Puerto Vallarta http://www.peacemexico.org/
Entreamigos North of Puerto Vallarta http://entreamigos.org.mx/
The International Friendship Club of Puerto Vallarta does an enormous amount for a large number of local charities http://www.ifcpv.com/
