How does someone specialize in fine wine before they are 21?
I would suggest three things:Watch the documentary, “Somm”. The movie will introduce you to the process of studying wine and just how big an undertaking it is if you want to get serious about it. Then watch the sequel documentary, “Somm: Into the bottle”, which is a follow-up to the first movie and is about the winemakers, the history of wine, and what it takes to actually make the wine. Read about both movies here: SOMM (film) - WikipediaRead up on the topic and get to know the language of the industry. Also get a sense of which regions are the major producers and what types of grapes and wines are made from each. A good place to start is here: Wine Folly | Learn about WineIf you’re still interested in learning about wine as an underage person, I would recommend finding a job in the industry. It could be as a part-time waiter at a restaurant with a wine program (minimum age to serve alcohol is 18 in most of the USA). Or better yet, a part-time apprentice to the sommelier of that establishment. It could be as part-time staff at a wine shop, or even a winery (if you have them in your area). The point is to just be around people that have the knowledge you want to learn. The more you hang with them, the more knowledge you will absorbBest of luck!Edit: I forgot to mention a great educational podcast all about wine. Highly recommended! Wine for Normal People by Wine for Normal People on Apple Podcasts
What kind of jobs did ancient Greeks have?
It depends. For example Spartans were forbidden from any form of physical labour or being merchants. The women essentially just manged their estates and those of their husband, while the men were politicians and career soldiers. The citizen class of most other city states fulfilled every job position except those so low that only foreigners or slaves were demeaned themselves doing. Examples of this include the simplest of physical labour, serving as farm hands (although citizens were often farmers themselves, however no reputable citizen would work another’s farm), and domestic servants. So for the most part men were craftsmen, politicians, farmers, and fishermen. Also every man under the age of 60 had to be ready to serve in the army if called upon so all male Greek citizens were also militiamen.
I'm a civil engineer. I finished this year and I want to start my career in Dubai. What should I do to get a job in Dubai?
Experience is everything.You want to get a job in Dubai, which is already a ‘hot ticket’ in terms of demand, where you will be competing against many others - perhaps better qualified or more experienced.So how do you narrow your chances down?Ask for less salary? Dangerous game - salaries are getting lower, costs are getting higher.Research the major contractors and head hunters/recruitment agencies, although sometimes these are already looking for the next batch of engineers in a different country than you may be. Perhaps they have relationships with agents and educational establishments to take junior engineersActively promote and network yourself, linked in etcFind people already in similar jobs and shadow them and their recruitment methodsIn honesty, it's likely to be difficult to get in at a junior level with no experience, hence you need to boost your chances by doing something differently.Going against what most people are doing/would do would be the best course of action here. There are many such as yourself looking for the same thing, so make sure you have a better strategy.Remember companies need to sponsor you which brings a financial burden, so how do you prove your competence given you have no experience? Think like the employer, who already can hire locally someone from another company, whereas if they risk bringing you in at their cost it could prove a gamble if you decide you don't like Dubai, do something wrong, or aren't a match for their needs.Good luck!
What are the pros and cons of moving from San Francisco to Hawaii?
I lived in San Francisco for four years and visit frequently from Oahu (specifically Honolulu). I have currently lived in Honolulu for 3 years and have spent a little time in Maui and Kauai. Pros: -Fantastic weather-Gorgeous nature (beaches, hiking, etc)-Low sales tax and general excise tax-Diverse culture-Laid-back, island attitude-Kind, generous people-Ideal place for government and/or military jobs-You get to tell others you live in freakin' Hawaii!Cons:-Higher cost of living-Job salaries do not take into account the high cost of living (thus, if you were to hold an equivalent job in the mainland, that one would pay more than the one in Hawaii)-Isolated/expensive to travel (even to neighbor islands)-Awful traffic (at least in Honolulu)/only one way to get from A to B-Expensive housing (renting is virtually the only feasible option)-Expensive utilities-Lack of parking-Old, outdated facilities (government, housing, public areas)-Island fever-Lack of good schools-Laid back, island attitude can get frustrating when things are needed on a deadline-Lack of nightlife-Difficult to make friends, keep friends, and meet new people as people come and go-Areas can be bike un-friendly/dangerous for bikersIf you're living on the North Shore, there's practically one way to get there and it'll take over an hour to drive there from HNL airport. If there's an accident past Wahiawa, the police will close down the road and you'll be trapped in traffic forever. It can also get a little "country" up there, if you're ok with that. All this being said, I will stay here in Honolulu for now because of my job which is currently in health insurance. However, I do not seeing myself staying here long-term because the cons just outweigh the pros. It would be unsustainable for me to live here without extra help.