The fights
Bargaining – no one wants to be a sucker
In Israel, there is a very strong mentality not to be a sucker (friar). Tangent: When I first got to Israel I thought the word friar meant the religious guys in robes that I saw in Italy, but really it means sucker here. No connection that I’m aware of.
In Israel, every minute...
Return Policy – think again
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Unlike America, when you want to return something in Israel, be prepared for an uphill battle. They might give you store credit, but almost never will they give you your money back. Even with the receipt.
One extreme is Zara, who gave me one week to return a skirt, and only...
Israeli Lines
I feel a hole in my body. I am not sure where it begins and if it ends. It is not like the other holes in a body- it connects no where and serves no purpose. It is more of a black hole and with it brings sadness I am not accustomed to.
These days I am more than just depressed. I have...
How to find a job in Israel – helpful websites
Here’s a list of helpful employment websites for recruiters and the unemployed alike:
1. Israemploy: (English) Daily updates. You need to give a mandatory donation. I don’t know if this is still the case.
2. Janglo (English)
3. Kehilaton (English)
4. AACI – Jobnet...
Supermarkets are not for the wimpy.
Israel has finally figured out how to sell packaged meat. Until now, you needed to go to the meat counter and order what you wanted. But this technologically advanced country has finally caught up and invested in a plastic wrapping machine and an open refrigerator. As I approached...
