Hey,
Today is my last day at the UN, getting ready for Kampala, sun and chilling by the pool. One last 'pearl of wisdom': There exists a huge difference between expectations and reality here at the UN. I came in thinking I would do a lot of field related work (mainly on Burundi) and ended up mostly negotiating with member states and writing memos. Strangely enough, I have met Ban Ki Moon at least three times. (see above!)
Cannot complain however, time here has been really interesting, I would certainly encourage people to join this office.
Please let me know if you are in Kampala or Albania in the next few weeks!
Ledio
7 comments:
Wow, look forward to hearing more about it in.... Kampala! over fancy meals at Mamba Point and Haandi. After 12 weeks of Pader food, I am ready for a change!!
I think a caption competition is in order for the second photo.
My entry
"So I says to bob, this theory stuff- I bet the SG thinks it's useless."
haha, indeed. brilliant!
nice one Anthony, but I think it's more like: "hey Biggy Moon, that's a really fat wedding band you've got there. Your wife must really love you."
very impressive, Ledio.
fair enough brakke, i guess i had that coming!
Here's my caption entry:
"Uhh, Mr. Moon sir, you have something in your teeth."
Tom, he told me something, which I cannot repeat here for security reasons. So I chose my words very carefully. I said: Are you serious?!
Loved your blog on china trip (hence the influence!). Since I have been refused for visas many times and have an impossible time travelling especially through Europe, I am very sympathetic to your travails.
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