This is an opportunity with creative landscaping.

https://nathanlesage.github.io/academics-on-mastodon/ Here’s some lists in case you’re into any niche topics.

https://meileaf.com/tea/amber-gaba-oolong/

“A quick follower analysis revealed a significant shift from a primarily local audience on X to a diverse international one on Mastodon. Our followers include academics from various disciplines, open science and open-source enthusiasts, library professionals, historians, and advocates for a better online ecosystem. This broadened reach has opened up new opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.” 💓 This is exactly what information sharing is about.

I use Ubuntu, btw.

Fuck the Pinkertons. ;)

I’m in the UK. It was a lot of long term chess moves that probably wouldn’t be applicable for you. If you are interested in leaving check out:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list

Most countries have these shortage lists. They are how to fast track in.

Edit: There are positions on this list that do not require 4 year degrees, e.g. care aids. They can be tough jobs and low paid, most agencies are shit but it will get you out. You will be helping people.

No, it’s not supposed to work like that. The biggest advice to give to foreigners is to not to talk to cops in America. I’m not afraid of asking for directions in Europe from them, but I wouldn’t do the same at home. They forgot they are civil servants and are being trained on a warrior mentality. It will not end well, however it does. The other social services are there, but underfunded. It’s often about catching the right ear of someone that knows the system and it’s contradictions which takes time. Naturally wealthier areas and cities have more options. Ohio isn’t the best place to find help, that whole state is suffering. I grew up next door in the Rust Belt.

Unfortunately, calling police in America may put you in danger. It’s one of the many, many reasons I’ve left. I don’t think people quite understand what it does until they’ve lived in other, safer places.

Sending good vibes op. ❤️

Tiktok is the type of social that is meant to redirect people elsewhere, I don’t know, I think that this could work with the Fedi. Tiktok doesn’t really pay it’s creator well AFAIK.

Hero mode:

Duckbutt

I literally did this opening my fridge lmao. I just wanted olives. :(

They’ll be back.

https://nathanlesage.github.io/academics-on-mastodon/

We called newbie overconfident climbers gumbies, back when I could. I think the same applies here.

Kagi has built support for it iirc.