dousche
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« on: July 01, 2009, 10:14:45 PM » |
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having just finished my degree and found out that there are approximately 3 jobs available in the economy at the moment im starting a gap year. having done a bit of thinking i figured that just playing poker for 12 months isnt my idea of the perfect year, but i dont know about what other stuff i should do. i fancy doing some volunteering type things abroad to see some parts of the world that i might not get such a good chance to see in the future as well as some normal travelling in maybe a slightly more developed part of the world. the only idea is i dont know where to go. anyone here know of any great places to go or schemes to get involved with?
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pokerfan
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2009, 10:18:10 PM » |
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You prolly should have planned 6 months in advance but as you have left it late just go to Thailand for a year, fk the good causes 
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Claw75
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2009, 10:18:37 PM » |
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I just stuck 'gap year volunteering' (without quotes) into google and it seems like there are loads of websites out there that have info on them. Good luck!
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thetank
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« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2009, 10:19:23 PM » |
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Teach English in China yo
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cambo
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2009, 10:22:33 PM » |
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lay the favourite and another horse in every horse race this year, then you wont need a job
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bring back Fergus! and the bandit! free the glasgow 2!
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2009, 10:25:48 PM » |
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I enjoyed footy camps in USA.
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dousche
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« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2009, 11:01:57 PM » |
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lay the favourite and another horse in every horse race this year, then you wont need a job
is THAT the system??
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cambo
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2009, 12:41:00 AM » |
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failing that goto oz was there for a yr 2002/3 . awesome ull love it
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bring back Fergus! and the bandit! free the glasgow 2!
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« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2009, 01:00:00 AM » |
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lay the favourite and another horse in every horse race this year, then you wont need a job
is THAT the system?? Yes, just not a very good one, unless you read NOTW
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dousche
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2009, 01:20:02 AM » |
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I just stuck 'gap year volunteering' (without quotes) into google and it seems like there are loads of websites out there that have info on them. Good luck!
yeah iv had a look at a few of these but i was wondering if anyone knew about any of them specifically, maybe someone used one of the sites or knows someone who did
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Sack it off
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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2009, 05:11:22 AM » |
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I know you said poker isn't an option.. but
Ever considered being a pro poker player on the cruise ships.
I know a couple of people who have done it for a year and loved it, travelled the world and lived a life of luxury aswell as making money...
Don't go on a specific poker cruise, just go on a huge ship with a big casino, you will be playing just regular punters seeing where their luck takes them.
Just an idea...
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dousche
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« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2009, 03:01:16 PM » |
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I know you said poker isn't an option.. but
Ever considered being a pro poker player on the cruise ships.
I know a couple of people who have done it for a year and loved it, travelled the world and lived a life of luxury aswell as making money...
Don't go on a specific poker cruise, just go on a huge ship with a big casino, you will be playing just regular punters seeing where their luck takes them.
Just an idea...
whoa there, i didnt say poker wasnt an option. its about the only thing im definitely doing during the year! i just dont want to be ONLY playing poker for 12 months
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« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2009, 05:21:34 PM » |
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Teach English in China yo
That's a good suggestion - Japan or Korea are other options too. You've left it too late to get on some of the schemes that are well-organised, but there are still jobs for you if you go off your own back. Great experience.
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« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2009, 05:26:50 PM » |
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Get to australia!!
Plenty of jobs and lots of poker!! win win!
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« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2009, 05:37:44 PM » |
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Teach English in China yo
That's a good suggestion - Japan or Korea are other options too. You've left it too late to get on some of the schemes that are well-organised, but there are still jobs for you if you go off your own back. Great experience. I've a mate wot does it. (although obv he ain't taught the English to me yet) As well as full board and that and a bit of a wage, he gets lessons in calligraphy, meditation, kung fu and cookery. He doesn't get Full Tilt points though, I get Full Tilt points that I can exchange for golf umbrellas. That's almost the same
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