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Yesterday, Lara and I enjoyed a great afternoon together. We had just realized how stressful the summer was with all the tourists; family friends and Apo... for those who know Apo, understand why he requires a category by himself.
Most of us repats (or expat – however you choose to call yourself) who live in Yerevan throughout the summer, look forward to the summer vacations and all the great stuff that comes with it, pool, outdoor cafes, visits from "back home" and meeting great new people who are passing by. at the end of the summer we all complain about how much energy it all requires - it is literally a full time job.
The thing is, working methods and pace have radically changed in Armenia. Gone are the days where you could get away by starting at 10:00. Most offices and shops have started to open much sooner, some even require an 8:30 start up - now that's just too much. All this to say that those of us who have a full time job, seem to be overwhelmed with the summer addition of another full time job.
Anyhow, I'm glad October is around the corner.
… until next June, when it all starts again!
Most of us repats (or expat – however you choose to call yourself) who live in Yerevan throughout the summer, look forward to the summer vacations and all the great stuff that comes with it, pool, outdoor cafes, visits from "back home" and meeting great new people who are passing by. at the end of the summer we all complain about how much energy it all requires - it is literally a full time job.
The thing is, working methods and pace have radically changed in Armenia. Gone are the days where you could get away by starting at 10:00. Most offices and shops have started to open much sooner, some even require an 8:30 start up - now that's just too much. All this to say that those of us who have a full time job, seem to be overwhelmed with the summer addition of another full time job.
Anyhow, I'm glad October is around the corner.
… until next June, when it all starts again!
posted by Raffi N at 4:17 PM
1 Comments:
8:30am starts?? WOW! lol, we were in shock the first few weeks in Hyastan (in 2005) because places didn't open til 10 or 11am....well, if they're opening sooner to service the public, I hope they will also make an effort to 'service' the public properly too.
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