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Бригада

Здравейте! Имам нужда от хора с опит в бригадите да ми споделят техните преживявания/ съвети.

Аз съм студент втора година в Австрия и напоследък се замислям много за възможността за бригада.

Искам да уточня, че идеята ми е по-скоро с цел пътуване/посещение на нов континент. Разбира се, не се притеснявам да работя много, и би било страхотно ако успея да събера някаква сума пари. Но главното е пътуването. Европа не е труден континент за обикаляне (ако живееш тук) и затова ми се иска да видя нещо ново, докато съм още млада. Имам опцията за семестър в чужбина от уни, но за това по-скоро ще се пръснат само пари, отколкото да събера някакви, та си мислих да го оставя за след евентуалната бригада.
Също така уча право, което значи че с напредване на годините в уни/работа, ще имам все по-малко време за подобни неща, следователно искам да го направя докато още имам свободата.

Та, моля предложете ми места, агенции, и като цяло вашите впечатления от бригадата ви в САЩ. Работила съм в туристическия бранш 2 години, една от които на доста добра позиция, говоря английски и (надали има значение в случая) немски перфектно. Нямам проблем както казах да работя доста, сега му е времето. Единственото което ме интересува за работата е да е по-“социална”. Също така има ли някой, който е заминавал сам? Знам, че повечето хора ходят с приятел, но аз не съм сигурна дали някой от моите би се навил😅

Знам, че “професионално” не е добра идея, и някои биха ме посъветвали просто да си намеря работа тук, но искам да приключенствам малко преди да стане много сериозно.

Всякакви съвети ще са ми от полза, благодаря ви!

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u/Low-Following-8952 — 16 hours ago

Can someone in Sofia help me buy a book from Orange Center?

Update: I found a person who is willing to buy and ship them, thank you so much kind Bulgarians! <3

Hi everyone,

This is probably a very unusual request, but I’m trying to find the last (or 2) missing books for my girlfriend’s Harry Potter collection at an Orange Center store in Sofia (The Mall).

I found a copy of (the Jonny Duddle slipcase edition):

  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (ISBN 9781408869161) - link.
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (ISBN 9781408869178) - link.

Unfortunately, the store does not ship to the Netherlands. I tried everything with them by mail but will and cannot help me.

Would anyone living near the store be willing to help me by buying one (or both copies if available) and shipping it to me in the Netherlands? Of course I would pay for:

  • the book
  • shipping
  • and any extra costs/time

It would genuinely mean a lot to me because this is the final (2) book(s) missing from her collection and it’s become extremely difficult to find. She would be so happy.

I also saw they may still have the matching Deathly Hallows slipcase edition available. I already ordered that one from Amazon, but there’s a good chance they will send the wrong edition (this has happened before with third-party sellers), so if possible I’d also be interested in that one too (total 2 books, or 3 when they have Half-Blood prince twice in the store).

Thank you so much, send me a DM if you can help me out! ❤️

u/xTRQ — 18 hours ago

Seeking a Bulgarian "sanity check" for subtitles of the Polish cult classic "Alternatywy 4"

Hi everyone!

I have just finished a passion project: translating the subtitles for the legendary Polish comedy series "Alternatywy 4" (1983) into Bulgarian.

As many of you know, this series is a masterpiece of socialist-era satire, focusing on the absurdities of life in a newly built apartment block. Given our shared history, the "panelka" (панелка) culture, and the specific brand of humor we share across the Eastern Bloc, I believe this series will resonate deeply with a Bulgarian audience.

Why I need your help: The translation is 100% complete, but since I am not a native Bulgarian speaker, I want to ensure the dialogue sounds natural. I’m looking for someone to do a quick "sanity check" — just to make sure the phrases aren't too stiff and that the jokes actually "land" in a Bulgarian context.

About the project:

  • This is a purely non-commercial hobby project for cultural preservation.
  • I’m not asking for someone to do the work, just to review the "vibe" and natural flow of the ready text.
  • Ideally, looking for someone who appreciates 80s satire or film history.

If you’d like to help polish this gem for Bulgarian viewers, please leave a comment or send me a DM!

Thank you / Благодаря!

u/Alef_1986 — 19 hours ago

Must try snacks ?

I’ll be visiting Sofia soon for a few days and wanted to know what snacks/candies/chocolate you recommend I try? I love to bring back some of this to gift to family. Thanks in advance!

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u/softlyskeptic — 1 day ago

Have you heard about "Alieno Hypercars"?

This is one of those "I can't even" categories..a complete satire that somehow happens to be real.

Bulgarians, in lack of other words to phrase my question.. WTF?

Anyway, I'd like some thoughts about this..and I recommend you go through the whole channel to get a better picture about the whole "project"

https://youtu.be/47ktmf1o6-s?is=yl9I6iptBBmPzRtC

u/cesam1ne — 1 day ago

ADHD —&gt; GP or Psychiatrist first?

Hey,
I wanna ask about the general perception of ADHD in Bulgaria and I have heard it is looked down upon and massively diagnosed in the past?

Who would you recommend seeing first the General Physician or direct the Psychiatrist?

Any tips or something to avoid?

Please be respectful and I don’t want any tips to strengthen my willpower and all.

Thanks to everyone leaving a comment or message!

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u/Right_Branch2483 — 1 day ago

What should I prepare for on my trip to Sofia?

Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Sofia in June (specifically the NuBoyana area) and wanted to ask locals what I should prepare for.

I’m from Los Angeles, so I’m curious how the weather compares if anyone here has been here too. What’s it usually like during the day vs at night in June? Is it dry like LA or more humid?

Also, what kind of clothes should I pack? Are there certain things people usually wear in Sofia around that time, and is the style generally more modest or casual? I just want to make sure I pack appropriately.

One more thing... is it better to use cash or card there for most things? Are there places where cash is still more common?

Any other tips for a first time visitor would be really appreciated. Thanks!

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u/tergguk — 2 days ago

Do you need Root Canal Treatment?

I'm a 4th-year dental student at MU Plovdiv, and I'm looking for patients interested in root canals for free.

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A specialist supervises and controls everything that's done.

Send me a message if you're interested

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u/Neeeeeeeeeeeem — 2 days ago
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Търся Телешко Месо

Здравейте, търся да купя цяло теле или крава, вече заклано и разфасовано, директно от фермер някъде в България. Търся по-младо животно, около 1.5–2 години. Ако някой има контакти или препоръки, моля пишете ми на лично. Благодаря!

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u/pmogisho — 2 days ago
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Help me find nice

Hi everyone!

I’m planning a trip to Ruse, Bulgaria in august as a surprise for my boyfriend’s birthday, and I’m trying to build a full itinerary for us.

We’ll be staying in Ruse for a few days and also nearby (around Basarbovo/Rusenski Lom area). I already planned sightseeing, nature spots and some nice moments by the Danube, but I’d love to include local events and cultural experiences to make the trip extra special.

So I wanted to ask locals or anyone familiar with Ruse:

Are there any concerts, live music events, festivals or open-air shows happening during august? Any theatre performances, opera, or cultural evenings in that period? Do cafés or bars usually host live music nights in summer? Are there any workshops or traditional Bulgarian experiences (food, crafts, folklore, wine tasting, etc.) tourists can join? Any seasonal events on the Danube promenade or in the city center during August?

I know Ruse is not a huge city, but I’d love to discover anything local, authentic or even small-scale events that might not be easy to find online.

This trip is a surprise gift, so I’m trying to make it feel like a little story/experience rather than just sightseeing.

Any tips, posters, local pages, or insider recommendations would be amazing!

Thank you so much in advance 🙏🇧🇬

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u/Additional-Drop3065 — 3 days ago

Offer for temporary work from home, in Bulgaria

I represent a few clients who occasionally request assistance with simple logistical tasks in various countries. I am looking for someone to assist me un this matter in Bulgaria and Poland.

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u/Lucas8vdb — 3 days ago

Motorcycle repair shop in Vidin

Hello. I am stranded in Vidin with a broken rear sprocket.

UAB brought my motorcycle to a shop but they said it takes 10 days to repair.

Now the austrian UAB wants to ship the bike to my hometown in austria...

Do any of you know a motorcycle mechanic/shop in Vidin ?

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u/ZarHol85 — 3 days ago

Can't seem to buy a sim with data and phone number in Sofia?!

Tried a few places this morning (Vivacom), and they flat out refused to allow me to purchase the Pay2Go plan (clearly advertised on their website) - insisting they only allow 2 year contract sign up... Clearly, I wasn't born yesterday - and I know they're lying, but as I only speak English - I know I'm clearly a mark for them.

That much said, I still need to get a Bulgarian phone number (can't use imot.bg without it lol), and didn't want to sign up for a long term contract. Any recommendations where I could sign up either online or in person for this in Sofia would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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u/PrezidentNeverGone — 4 days ago
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To my Bulgarian friends: How does it feel to be the saviors of Europe?

You saved the entire continent from a massive embarrassment and you did it with an absolute banger.

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u/Aggorf12345 — 5 days ago
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DARA knew the TIME she would actually WIN.

As I was watching the show, I thought it’s an interesting choice of time shown on the clock. But then I thought to myself that it’s indeed the time the winner is usually announced. And so it was. (With a few minutes difference of course, but still.)
Is it me trying to find a meaning behind it or someone else believes the same thing?
I’m so happy for her, she totally deserved this win.

u/microzord — 5 days ago

Do you think Bulgaria will actually be able to host the Eurovision 2027?

Since as far as I understood, in previous years Bulgaria wasn’t in the contest because of money issues.

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u/Kestaney — 5 days ago

Coincidence? Bulgaria eurovision.

Bulgaria has never won eurovision, but did so the exact year they adopted the euro coin, your thoughts? I don’t really listen to music, but my gf made me watch this and I could not oversee the increased percentage of countries voting their own neighbours and the fact that Bulgaria won. Is eurovision always like this?

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u/Tajmanu — 5 days ago

Karma or God

Back in the day, the girls who used to make fun of me were the ones who got in Motikarq, and now I’m the one making fun of them.

Do you believe in karma or in God? Or God is karma?

Or we are karma?

Let’s gooo Bulgariaaa share your opinion

Because nowadays everyone thinks money buy happiness, but I think we create it nor money or power.

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u/PossibleBroccoli9884 — 5 days ago