I first noticed @scrooger’s name, when we both submitted our proposals to @papa-pepper’s contest for new contest ideas. I thought his idea was cool and should be implemented. Then we both won 50 SBD from @papa-pepper and made our respective ideas into reality. I participated in @scrooger’s ‘Steemit Knockout Contest’, because it was fun. I even managed to take the third place twice, in two of the contest’s seasons. I made other friends among the contest’s participants along the way.
I began reading @scrooger’s guides for new Steemian. The visual quality of my posts improved drastically shortly afterwards. My curation became smarter and more strategic. @scrooger and I became sort of online buddies on Steemit.
We did a few collaborations on Steemit and we have this friendly race for the greatest number of followers going on between us.
Still, if somebody told me even a month ago that I would be meeting this guy in person, in a distant country in East Asia, I would shake my head in disbelief at such ridiculous idea.
Still, as I was traveling through Busan in South Korea this past weekend, I found myself face-to-face with @scrooger, who came from a nearby town where he lives, specifically to meet me and talk in person.
How did that happen? The magic of Steem!
I decided to use this occasion to do @scrooger’s followers a service and show them the man behind the guides, the analogies, the Knockout Contest, and the ‘100 Days Challenge’.
(Of course, he had to steal my brilliant idea and turn it against me. You can find the interview that @scrooger conducted with me here.)
Ladies and gentlemen, comrades, fellow Steemian, I proudly present to you
The Interview with @scrooger!
@scrooger feeling ridiculously happy with the honour to hold one of my Steem-cardsOleg: We meet today in a country that is far from our both respective birthplaces. What brought you to Korea in the first place and how long have you been living here?
I arrived in South Korea in March 2015 and have been staying here this whole time. Back then I wanted to try something new and see the world, so through contacts on Facebook I found a job teaching English in Korea. My first job was a bit rough, working 9-10 hours a day. This year I got a new job and I'm extremely happy with it, as I usually work about five to six hours a day.
Interesting. And what did you do prior to that?
I studied Marketing and Management in South Africa, waiting tables as an extra job during all four years of college. Then I worked in real estate for a bit, as an agent-in-training. After a year and a half of that I realised it wasn't for me. I then tried Forex trading for about a year, while looking for some other job. The Forex was really fun and educational, although I didn’t do to bad I realised I will need a much bigger account to finally make some money. That is when I looked for some other opportunities abroad. I traded cryptocurrencies as well, but I don't do it anymore.
And what about life in Korea made you decide to stay here?
I fell in love with the country...and KIMCHI! . Life is safe, I love my job and spicy Korean food. Teaching and interacting with the kids have taught me to be a lot more patient and friendly. There aren't enough well-paying jobs back in South Africa.
How and when did you discover Steemit?
About two months ago, while randomly browsing the Internet and reading up on crypto. I liked the idea and registered right away. Thought I could make hundreds of dollars right away! Boy was I wrong! I gained something worth way more than that. Friends, a friendly platform and so sobriety.
What motivates you to keep steeming?
Responses I get from people. My more successful posts (guides for new Steemians, analogies to help explain Steem to newbies) generate interesting interactions and discussions with people. I also like discovering the inner workings of Steem: it's like a puzzle game to me. I enjoy learning about and utilising its different mechanics, dynamics and tools, and even building my own.
You and I started interacting on Steem first when we both won @papa-pepper’s contest of new contest ideas. How did you come up with yours?
It was actually @papa-pepper himself who inspired me with his “Steem-pocalypse” series. I liked the idea of getting knocked out if you haven't acted quickly enough. That's how my Steemit Knockout Contest got started.
What's happening with that contest now?
Season 1 was a great success, then the rest of the series just saw fewer and fewer users. It will continue, in a new and improved form. Actually, most of my friends on Steemit – including you – I met through that contest.
Well, we're about to wrap up our interview. My last question for you: what are you working on currently? Is there a new exciting project from @scrooger in the pipeline?
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I find this story very interesting because it sort of describes my own steemit jorney.
I knew about steemit and for about a month after i registered and i didnt really take it seriously until i met one @samstickkz. He challeges me and I must say although we look out for each other there is some sort of healthy competition. I always want to do better because of him. I wonder if I will ever meet him. Thanks for sharing this bro.
It's nice to have a Steemit buddy. Brainstorming and sharing stories while motivating each other. I absolutely love it! The friendly competition is also a great motivator and loads of fun!
Yeah
Thank for this reply, bro! You should try and meet him – it will be so worth it! Unless he turns out not to be who he says he is: a hot young female model, for example. ;)
That would even be better. Lol
Hot young female model....
Damnnnn
I hope he is that
Hahahahaha....
Just crazy seeing you two living so far away to end up meeting in person. I had no clue scrooger studied marketing and management in South Africa. It’s even crazier he ended up on Korea teaching. It’s true what they say about papa-pepper he’s a community builder and he brings people into friendships.
My two favorite people eating talking and being amazing together. I can't wait till we all get to meet one day. U2 met through a contest with Papa pepper, I met him through his knock out contest, and I don't remember where I met you but it's all been so wonderful! :)
If we all shall meet in person one day, then I have only one word for you: SteemFest!! (it does count as one word, right?)
We shall met at another place and time :)
Made my day! That's an awesome story. Hope to read more like this in the future. =)
I will follow both of you.
awesome, I couldn't participate earlier but looking forward for new contests :)
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Very good you both published the intervieuw. Now i got to know you both better! 😊
I’m glad you liked it, @dutchess! If you’re coming to the #SteemFest in Lisbon in November, I’d like to interview you too! ;)
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