newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:03 am Lots of out of work Khmer out there. Many local families have even fewer resources than the barang have to fall back on. As things get worse in the Kingdom of Wonder, a high number might turn to crime, especially in the cities where there is a greater degree of anonymity and social isolation.

Foreigners have always been perceived as richer (compared to locals) and less protected (compared to the Okhna) and make ideal targets.

Be careful out there.

there's a level of nostalgia in speaking to people AFTER I've made the efforts to move to this box of frogs loony land!

HappyChappy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:28 pm

Doc67 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:39 pm

HappyChappy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:05 pm Flipping heck!!!

3yrs of planning to come at one of the LESS ideal times to start a new life in a foreign country. FRANKLY, rent is cheap, as is food. So I can actually survive fairly cheaply for a few months and HOPE this will blow over soon???

My dreams of working as a "fun guy" in a hostel have been crushed, my plan B for being a teacher on hold until the schools stabilise....... And my tan....... Tbf I've got a decent tan so it's not all bad.

When will this end people??? 1 month, 3 months, longer????

I seem to remember you posting for advice some time ago and getting the benefit of some very sage advice, in summary have a plan b and c and so on.

You wanted an adventure right? Well, you got one! If you don't have a sense of humour you should not have come to Cambodia.

Look on the bright side, when this is all over and the seasoned old expats return, you will have bragging rights to say you were there and rode out the storm. You might not have any money, possessions, body fat or rectal virginity left, but you will have bragging rights.

Good luck!

Yyyyyea having more than one back up plan was probably a good idea..... *cough*

With regards to having a plan c, d etc....... That ship sailed long, long, ago... along with my anal virginity actually, so that's one less thing to fret about.

Bragging rights I hold in very low value (along with my anal virginity clearly), but my money and possessions, I wanna keep those.

I'm going to look down the avenues of teaching online so I have money coming in, I will be addressing the glib individual moaning about shitty teachers shortly, but in case anyone else thinks that retaining a sense of humor and having plans to actually have SOME fun out here demonishes your ability to be a good teacher...... I argue 'tis not the case good people of CEO.

Thanks for all the positive / informative replies people, try stay happy!!

HappyChappy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:46 pm

newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:03 am Lots of out of work Khmer out there. Many local families have even fewer resources than the barang have to fall back on. As things get worse in the Kingdom of Wonder, a high number might turn to crime, especially in the cities where there is a greater degree of anonymity and social isolation.

Foreigners have always been perceived as richer (compared to locals) and less protected (compared to the Okhna) and make ideal targets.

Be careful out there.

Yea very well said buddy. The thing is, with bars and deuchy clubs closed, getting drunk and acting like a dumb ass is less likley for me, thus increasing my chances of remaining safe.

I'm all seriousness, I'm going to the gym, I'm doing high cardio activities and I'm eating the healthiest food I have in my entire life.

Those of you who have come to notice the appearance of my posts will see me talking about letting my hair down and having fun here...... But the slightly more boring reality of things are..... That I've actually come to improve myself. AND IT'S ACTUALLY FUCKING WORKING?!?

I'm up early, cooking healthy food, doing healthy things. It's keeping me in good shape and by the time the sun falls and criminal activities begin, I'm at home studying and getting ready for an early night.

Become structured in times like these my friends, remain healthy, remain productive, remain safe and you shal remain Happy..... Right???

Flexxman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 4:37 pm On The Guardian I came across this video of a man with corona showing what it is like:

Also read a report from someone working in a hospital ICU to explain what the course is if patients are infected and not recovering.

1. You arrive in the hospital with breathing difficulties
2. Staff will put you on a ventilator (if one is available)
3. The mask will start to fit less well as your condition gets worse
4. At some moment it will be necessary to insert tubing through nose or throat to help you with breathing
5. As the body will fight these foreign objects, medication is needed to prevent that
6. While breathing gets increasingly difficult, to ease the situation you hopefully will get prescribed morphine
7. The hospital increases the morphine doses while you slowly suffocate, it is not a nice way to die

Doc67 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 4:32 pm

HappyChappy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 3:46 pm

newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:03 am Lots of out of work Khmer out there. Many local families have even fewer resources than the barang have to fall back on. As things get worse in the Kingdom of Wonder, a high number might turn to crime, especially in the cities where there is a greater degree of anonymity and social isolation.

Foreigners have always been perceived as richer (compared to locals) and less protected (compared to the Okhna) and make ideal targets.

Be careful out there.

Yea very well said buddy. The thing is, with bars and deuchy clubs closed, getting drunk and acting like a dumb ass is less likley for me, thus increasing my chances of remaining safe.

I'm all seriousness, I'm going to the gym, I'm doing high cardio activities and I'm eating the healthiest food I have in my entire life.

Those of you who have come to notice the appearance of my posts will see me talking about letting my hair down and having fun here...... But the slightly more boring reality of things are..... That I've actually come to improve myself. AND IT'S ACTUALLY FUCKING WORKING?!?

I'm up early, cooking healthy food, doing healthy things. It's keeping me in good shape and by the time the sun falls and criminal activities begin, I'm at home studying and getting ready for an early night.

Become structured in times like these my friends, remain healthy, remain productive, remain safe and you shal remain Happy..... Right???

They will close the gyms sooner or later. Hotbeds of infection transmissions. The Khmers will figure that out sooner or later. Get yourself a pair of dumbbells for home and get ready for doing weird new exercises with the same weight.

You're right though, structure your days with healthy productive activities and the day passes. I have a 13 week plan and if ends sooner I'll consider it a bonus.