I'm so excited you've joined us, welcome! First of all, I had no idea that your bank accounts were wiped out when the USSR dissolved. This is something they never taught us in school or on the news in America. That must've been an unbelievable challenge, especially for the very old and young families just beginning.
It's interesting how you got this first position. Your description of it brought me back to my corporate job the mid-1990s. I was working for an old insurance company and their tech was a decade behind! I came into the company with just a little computer knowledge and was able to carve out a pretty good niche for myself there.
I've enjoyed learning more about your past. Thank you for your contribution to Memoir Monday!
Yeap. My hubby's family had savings enough to buy 2 cars. 2 cars in the USSR!!! They were moneyed! Although, it was a great challenge to spend the money coz everything was in short supply and even having money you had to wait for months until you could buy whatever. So, after the collapse, they lost all the funds that were on deposit. Back then, they called it 15 Republics but in fact all keys were in Moscow and only there. For almost a year, we received goods and food in exchange for coupons issued at the enterprise or at the educational institution. I don't know how my parents managed to support 2 children. Inflation was rampant. There was one or two months when my scholarship was more than my father's salary! )))
Corporate job! I like to work in corporates as they have space to fully use your skills (and develop new ones!)
I really enjoy your meaningful topics. I hope to join regularly, from now on :)
Thank you so much for this initiative!