People like it when I spend time replying to every comment.

I try to do that when I have time.

But my free time is limited.

When I'm not teaching English, I have little incentive to work on the channel to improve it, because I don't get paid for that.

I also get a LOT of abuse in the comment section. A lot. You think I want to be abused and not get paid for it? Think again.

People want me to answer their immigration questions. A LOT of people are moving here. I get people asking questions every day.

Time is money. If you ask me what I'd rather do with my free time, I'll answer honestly: I'd much rather go work on the house, or spend time wandering the streets of Tbilisi (or wherever we are this week) with my Elena.

I've been looking for a fulltime IT job, because half of my students quit for the summer, and that hurts my wallet directly.

If we can't afford to eat, I'm definitely not making more videos for you guys. Priorities.

So here's the deal:

1. If you want your comment answered, I'll do so in a video for the edification or instruction of all. Sponsor an hour of my time and I'll answer your comment and any other questions you have.

2. If you have immigration questions, sponsor an hour of my time and I will answer every question you have. Split the cost with friends and we'll pile on a Zoom together and I will answer everything I can, or point you to people who do know. If it requires research, I will research it right there and explain my methods of research, so you can find answers better yourself. If the answer requires knowledge of Russian, and Elena is available, I will ask her right there.

3. Part of the reason my videos appear thrown together is because they are literally that: I toss them together with minimal editing in my free time. I have almost no free time. If you want better videos, sponsor an hour of my time, and I'll spend that time making very good intros and thumbnails, and pay someone to do professional subtitles. If I could invest an hour of time per video, I could make some VERY polished videos, and study filmmaking to make them better.

4. If you want me to make better videos, sponsor a new stabilizer. My stabilizer/selfie stick broke when I came to Russia. My iPhone is malfunctioning and needs to be serviced or replaced soon. I can't afford to buy a new 4K camera. If you want me to make better videos, I need better equipment. Donate using the methods below, or contact me for my nearest drop point if you want to purchase the replacement item for me. I will add your name to end credits permanently in thanks.

All people who sponsor the channel will get credit.



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