New pics…
just uploaded a couple of most recent pics… Wanna see how I enjoy Istanbul? Then go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/peckopivo 😉
News from Konstantinopolis ;)
– finished my transition with Aakash and started working independently (he left to India to start working there) – almost got robbed in front of my apartment (the night after Aakash had his cell phone stolen), so we decided to move to the dorm until we find an apartment in some decent part of the …
a view from my office…
100_0275 Originally uploaded by PeckoPivo. nice, huh? 🙂 although, the other side looks at Bosphorus…
First few days in Istanbul…
So, I`m finally in Istanbul… 🙂For those reading my blog for the first time, I just started a traineeship in Microsoft Middle East & Africa regional office in Istanbul as Community Affairs Coordinator. It is basically a CSR job and I will be enjoying it for one year. Those who know me better know that …
In Istanbul in a few hours…
The time has come… 🙂 I have a flight at 14:10, should be in Istanbul at 17:20, in my appartment meeting my flatmate Mohammad Shawky (ex-MCP of Egypt, also a new trainee in Microsoft MEA) at 18:30, and completely wasted until 22:00… 😀 Heh, writing this and chatting with Zulu (who doesn`t know The Lord …
Got my visa today!
Finally!My flight to Istanbul is next Thursday, March 16th… Wooohoooooooooo 🙂 `til then, I have to finish all the started tasks at my current workplace, to do the complete documentation for and transition to the dude that will replace me (which we still don`t have, btw), to visit my dentist at least 5 more times, …
Reservation made – Istanbul here I come :)
March 16th is the date… If I get my visa done by then, of course…
“Have faith and pursue the unknown end.” Oliver Wendell Holmes
…ok, not that unknown actually… 🙂 Turkish culture is quite similar to Serbian, we share many customs and words, for Serbia was under Ottoman rule for more then 500 years… But still, a year away from home… Heh, I joined AIESEC in 1999 and have convinced many outgoing trainees that they shouldn`t be afraid and… …
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Going to Istanbul!!!!!!
Just got accepted for a fantastic traineeship in Microsoft Community Affairs and Citizenship Middle East and Africa in Istanbul! Shoould be there in 2-3 weeks… So, I got a traineeship of my dreams! CSR and ICT in the same time! woohooooooooooo 🙂 will write more later… my brain doesn`t work so good at this moment …
Traineeship….
I have officially became an SN… 🙂 (it feels strange, I must admit :P) …and am looking for a position in CSR, Sustainable development, marketing, HR… well, CSR is what I`d prefer, but anything and anywhere I will consider… Check me out – SN-In-YU-BK-2006-1252 – and match me 🙂