1/🧵 The Czech Republic has been a popular destination for Ukrainian workers even before the Russian invasion. Many Eastern Slavs took advantage of the language similarities and often filled low-paying jobs. Most of these workers would spend several months working overtime or even holding two jobs to earn as much as possible, then return home for a few months.
2/🧵 However, the recent wave of refugees has brought several hundred thousand people, some of whom have higher career expectations. Many sought regular employment, applying their skills and experience.
3/🧵 Fortunately, there is still an unsaturated market for English-speaking employees, and well-paid jobs are available. Those who take them support their families or contribute to the Ukrainian war effort, yet they still have enough money and leisure time to gather and live despite their status as war refugees.
4/🧵 The microbrewery in Řeporyje, on the outskirts of Prague, fills a niche as a blend of the two Slavic cultures: a typical Czech microbrewery run by Ukrainians, offering a cultural center for the latter. I was recommended this place a few weeks ago, and once I was nearby, I decided to give it a shot, despite some recent reviews complaining about the staff and service in general.
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