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ghost · Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 1693 Location: Saudi Arabia

It would be interesting to receive some feedback from Yaramaz, about her new job in Istanbul, and how it compares with the previous one she held in Kayseri for two years.

One might assume that "no news is good news," but her long silence is of concern, nevertheless, and all the people who know and appreciate her are waiting for the skinny on her new job and living situation.

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

How sweet ghost, you see yaramaz.Ghost does care.

yaramaz · Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 11:33 am Post subject:

Yaramaz is happy. Yaramaz is glad to see people care enough to make her the topic of discussion. Yaramaz is planning to stay in Turkiye ad infinitum because her current situation is so much saner and fulfilling(and split-shifted) than her previous one. Yaramaz was also wondering if anyone wants to go for a beer this weekend.

love

yaramaz

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

I would love to.(and I will) but, maalesef, I will be doing it in Cyprus this weekend. Next weekend?

ghost · Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 1693 Location: Saudi Arabia

yaramaz · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:15 pm Post subject:

Dangerous Muslims????? Hardly. It's early ramazan and the dangerous Muslims around here are all being fierce and fundamentalist by, er, sitting in droves in cafes and eating, drinking, and smoking. I was the one who was reluctant to eat in public (Kayseri influences).

As for money-- of course I am not saving as much as in Kayseri. However, I can save some and I am much happier over all. I prefer living now and having less cash for later rather than feeling like I am missing out on things I love but saving half my salary. Its a trade off, like anything in lıfe.

ghost · Joined: 30 Jan 2003 Posts: 1693 Location: Saudi Arabia

That's a pretty good philosophy, Yaramaz...live and spend now, and worry about things later...but you still need to save something.

If you are interested in a financial advisor, ghost has one in Montreal, and you may send him an e-mail, if you would like to know how to funnel some of your cash into a viable retirement fund.....the sooner you do this the better.

Life in the big city (Istanbul) is great for you, after your two years in Kayseri.

By the way, your good South African friend (Jacko fan) was thrown out onto the street from his job in Eskisehir. It all ended badly for him there. He is back in South Africa, but will soon be in London (England) on a work visa. He plans to use London as a base, so you may see him again.

yaramaz · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:06 am Post subject:

Ghost,

It's not so much a matter of spend now and worry later. I saved almost 10 000 pounds over the past two years. I am still saving but not as much. I would prefer to have a life now rather than be rich and feeling like I am missing out. I have a financial advisor in Canada already and have been investing and saving for years, even on my piddly salaries. I plan to keep on saving. It isn't impossible to do here- just depends on your priorities.

corall · Joined: 23 Apr 2004 Posts: 270 Location: istanbul, turkey

saving is good, spending is good, living your life the way you want to live it...priceless...

lets try to get together this weekend - we keep missing each other!

yaramaz · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 3:54 pm Post subject:

I think I'm on for this weekend. Will certainly need a pint or two by then. Call me. And dmb and kristi too!

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

Will do.I'll give you a ring before the end of the week. Anyone else?

Nexus · Joined: 08 Mar 2004 Posts: 189 Location: Moscow

I'm in!

dmb · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 8397

welcome back Nexus. I heard a rumour that you were back in town. I'll pm my number to you.