http://theskunk.org/2009/11/americans-flee-to-guatemala-to-escape-bleak-job-market/ Award-Winning American Cultural and Political Satire from humorist Brad Mendelson. The Skunk is an equal opportunity offender. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:14:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://theskunk.org/2009/11/americans-flee-to-guatemala-to-escape-bleak-job-market/#comment-5403 Jim Mon, 30 May 2011 01:45:33 +0000 http://theskunk.org/?p=6833#comment-5403 It is interesting that the two women mentioned both work as prostitutes. Wilson's wife "works as a maid and “legal” prostitute for wealthy Guatemalan businessmen" and the Bordon woman who "“except for the few times a week he invites his friends over to have sex with me.” It is interesting that the two women mentioned both work as prostitutes. Wilson’s wife “works as a maid and “legal” prostitute for wealthy Guatemalan businessmen” and the Bordon woman who ““except for the few times a week he invites his friends over to have sex with me.”

]]> http://theskunk.org/2009/11/americans-flee-to-guatemala-to-escape-bleak-job-market/#comment-5319 John Sun, 01 May 2011 00:33:29 +0000 http://theskunk.org/?p=6833#comment-5319 Thanks Lucy for the correction. I was about to do the same thing, but I see you have clarified the U.S. - Quetzales rate. Right now, that former $1000 has dropped a tad, but it's still in the range of accuracy. I've been to Guatemala several times and wouldn't mind working in an air-conditioned call center (if such a beast exists over there). But I was surprised how places like the Galleria Mall and regular supermarkets charge prices way above the standard economy there. Milk, cheese, meat, etc... from a regular reputable supermarket is about the same price as we pay here in the states (with perhaps a marginal variance). You can buy vood from street vendors for about .60 for a sandwich or tacoesque type food. Street vendors are quite inexpensive, but may not really provide everything necessary for meals at home. Thanks Lucy for the correction. I was about to do the same thing, but I see you have clarified the U.S. – Quetzales rate. Right now, that former $1000 has dropped a tad, but it’s still in the range of accuracy. I’ve been to Guatemala several times and wouldn’t mind working in an air-conditioned call center (if such a beast exists over there). But I was surprised how places like the Galleria Mall and regular supermarkets charge prices way above the standard economy there. Milk, cheese, meat, etc… from a regular reputable supermarket is about the same price as we pay here in the states (with perhaps a marginal variance). You can buy vood from street vendors for about .60 for a sandwich or tacoesque type food. Street vendors are quite inexpensive, but may not really provide everything necessary for meals at home.

]]> http://theskunk.org/2009/11/americans-flee-to-guatemala-to-escape-bleak-job-market/#comment-4082 lucy Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:14:14 +0000 http://theskunk.org/?p=6833#comment-4082 I wanted just correct that Q.8,000 is not USD10.00, that's USD1,000 I wanted just correct that Q.8,000 is not USD10.00, that’s USD1,000

]]> http://theskunk.org/2009/11/americans-flee-to-guatemala-to-escape-bleak-job-market/#comment-2619 Suzie Homemaker Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:24:12 +0000 http://theskunk.org/?p=6833#comment-2619 I love this article! Just one quick addition, having been to Guatemala myself; I am aware of many opportunities for Americans to lift the Mayans up to reach things too! :-) I love this article! Just one quick addition, having been to Guatemala myself; I am aware of many opportunities for Americans to lift the Mayans up to reach things too!

]]> http://theskunk.org/2009/11/americans-flee-to-guatemala-to-escape-bleak-job-market/#comment-2617 Delbert Dimwinkle Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:57:13 +0000 http://theskunk.org/?p=6833#comment-2617 What a wonderful venue for those seeking gainful employment in these difficult times! Folks needing monetary relief will be thanking you for your Article showing the way to economic success!............. There is another benefit I recall from my extensive study of Guatemala....for men & women that suffer from pressure to frequently "pee"........That Country is blessed with abundant rain forest.........So no more agonizing discomfort looking for the closest public toilet.......Just a step away, you look for a gigantic leaf, step behind and "let-ur-rip"!! What a wonderful venue for those seeking gainful employment in these difficult times! Folks needing monetary relief will be thanking you for your Article showing the way to economic success!………….
There is another benefit I recall from my extensive study of Guatemala….for
men & women that suffer from pressure to frequently “pee”……..That Country is blessed with abundant rain forest………So no more agonizing discomfort looking for the closest public toilet…….Just a step away, you look for a gigantic leaf, step behind and “let-ur-rip”!!

]]> http://theskunk.org/2009/11/americans-flee-to-guatemala-to-escape-bleak-job-market/#comment-3671 TheSkunk.Org Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:09:43 +0000 http://theskunk.org/?p=6833#comment-3671 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Americans flee to Guatemala to escape bleak job market: GUATEMALA CITY -- John Wilson holds a PhD in physics an.. http://bit.ly/3iMsiT</span></span> Americans flee to Guatemala to escape bleak job market: GUATEMALA CITY — John Wilson holds a PhD in physics an.. http://bit.ly/3iMsiT

]]> http://theskunk.org/2009/11/americans-flee-to-guatemala-to-escape-bleak-job-market/#comment-2615 Americans flee to Guatemala to escape bleak job market | TheSkunk.org | Guatemala Today Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:43:44 +0000 http://theskunk.org/?p=6833#comment-2615 [...] Read the original: Americans flee to Guatemala to escape bleak job market | TheSkunk.org [...] [...] Read the original: Americans flee to Guatemala to escape bleak job market | TheSkunk.org [...]

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