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ÖcsiJoe
Joined 2014
Posts: 3

I left Hungary when I was 15, returning at age 65.

10 years ago

After the death of my father, my mother and I travelled through the "Iron Curtain" on Hungarian Passports to the amazement of machine gun toting military officer at the Budapesti Airport in January 1967. We were sponsored by my older brother who lived in Canada.
I became a Canadian citizen, in 1998 I moved to the US and have lived in Phoenix, Arizona since. To take part in the election process I became a citizen of the US.
I always prided myself saying "Magyar Vagyok, Magyarnak Születtem " in the belief that I maintained my Hungarian Citizenship. Does anyone know if I am still a Hungarian citizen ? This was my FIRST question.
I have family in Ajka, which is a city with population of 36,000. I was planning on returning to Ajka, the cost of living appear to be lower than in Budapest. My nephew informed me that I could rent a one bedroom flat for $250 a month.
Even though I will be retired, I do want to continue to be productive. Perhaps teaching English as a second language or a position that would utilize my English language skills. Admittedly, my Hungarian is very rusty.
My SECOND request for feedback would be for some ideas for employment. I worked for the past 25 years with the mentally ill, supervised convicted sex offender Cognitive Restructuring treatment for Superior Court. Currently I am a Behavioral Health Social Worker in an acute care medical hospital, working with suicidal and substance abusing patients.
Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you in advance. Öcsi - Joe

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