PLEASE STOP Asking Me These Questions! - June Q&A. 🇺🇦
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- I got a lot of questions this month ever since moving back to Kyiv and signing a 1 year lease on this new apartment. In today's video, we'll be answering everything.
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Ask anything in the comments below!
Do not underestimate Babushka security :)
Absolutely. They see everything and know about everyone.
Johnny, your demeanor in this video was really cool, you seemed relaxed. You were informing and I really enjoyed it.
thank you for your clarity and honesty. You indeed do good work...
Johnny I admire your honesty in your videos. No BS. Just you and your life. Interesting.
Thanks for following along =)
I do currency arbitrage/digital nomad in reverse. I rent a cheap apartment over a store year-round in Chicago and travel abroad for months. The neighborhood is not great (2 shooting deaths this month) but it’s fully equipped and close to public transit. I have a place to keep my stuff while I run my online business and never need to deal with residency visas, taxes, etc…but I've never been a typical American. I'm 63 and don't need the big house or luxury car anymore, and I've been to 40 countries since 1990.
Love your Q&A’s. I feel that you are one of few who give honest answers. Keep it up!
Thank you! Will do!
Wow, thank you for being so direct twards these comments.
I try!
I think there's a popular misconception about the security in Kyiv. Despite the country being at war, Kyiv is still a relatively safe city.
There certainly aren't russian hitmen openly running around town.
People have no clue
Definitely not hitman. spy’s on the other hand 👀
Nowhere is safe from the "people snatchers". Johnny got a USA Passport to free himself.
@@robertmitchell9398 I'm not concerned with FISS
@@OOpSjm Did you learn that from a Tik Tok video? 🙄
i was volenteering in Lviv last year and people were very friendly when they found out you were volenteering,i even meet a lot of soligers who were gratful even got free gifts in shops ,i be there soon volenteering againe
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You are right about the lifestyle i think. as an american even though I live in an extremely walkable neighborhood i often am driving or ordering delivery instead of walking to get things myself.
I want you to know that you have a twin at soul. I have watched your channel a few years already and soon I realized that we are very similar humans. You are a good guy, keep it up! 😊
Hey Johnny, I'm from Australia and I'm 100% pro Ukraine 🇺🇦.. I don't know anyone in Australia who isn't
Pls ask albanese to send jets... He is soft bec of Beijing sadly. I ve been twitted him for a year. No results there
JFD THANK YOU for another winner.. Just an enjoyable time getting to know you, such as it is. I know you already know we go there about every 6 months to volunteer and see my wife's family. Liek you my dream is to live in Ukraine, maybe an apartment to ABnB out in Kyiv, but live in maybe Zhashkiv or outside Odessa, maybe winter in Armenia and the rest of the year in Ukraine. Obviously the retirement dollars go A LOT further - but its just the quality of life to experience there. Good food, great culture, awesome people, and gorgeous country. Whats not to love?? I'm still a couple years out, but hunting pretty deep on real estate. Watching you as an ExPat, and of course speaking with my wife's family helps a lot. But honestly, your perspective as an ExPat is HUGELY helpful. You speak my language -if that makes sense.
Thank you again for your investment of time and energy.
Hey Johnny, it’s me again, the algorithm queen! I liked, commented and watched til the end. Very informative and interesting Q & A. Stay safe out there! ❤️
You rock!
Love your channel Johnny! Keep doing what you are doing!
Thank you for helping the Ukrainian entrepreneur, I hope he will be successful. You are a good guy!❤️🇺🇦🇺🇸
I like the part when Johnny says the drink is not good, then continue to sip it later in the video 😅
Thank you for your authenticity, honesty and being totally cool
You don’t need to hear this but you handled these questions very well. And I learned a lot too. Thank you. 💐🦋
Thanks for that!
Thank you Johnny.
Hey Johnny!
You have done more than fighting!
You’ve helped many Ukrainians in many ways with your channel. Even Roma has benefited from your generosity with his PTSD. Singing to him was touching.
BTW, pissing on the Russian tank rocked!
Haha thanks, but I think my singing might have given him more PTSD. 😅
As a member of a choir Johnny's singing hurt my ears! But it was a sweet gesture from him.
Did you fight ?
@@JohnnyFDhahahahaha!!!
I did notice Roma trying to jump off a window!
@@carolwilliams8511hahahaha!
I’ve been following you since the Chiang Mai days. Always enjoy your vids no matter where you are.
I appreciate that! I hope we get to hang again soon!
Wish you all the best, Johnny! I believe you'll find a woman you like, settle down and start a family.
Johnny gets bored easily. Not the family guy type. It would be good to find a fun traveling companion.
Great job Johnny! you are awesome and fully spot on. Coming from an American who lives on and off in UA since 2013.
Really enjoyed this one, honest answers, greatly appreciated! thanks Johnny
Guessing the taste of others is difficult, as RUclips reveals. I think all your travels and activities are interesting. The Singapore Airport was fascinating, a complete surprise for me, for example. As you learn, so do I. I enjoy and profit from you revealing your thought processes.
Thank you Johnny, take care. Enjoy the rest of your summer. 🇺🇦
Thank you Johny
@JohnnyFD Puerto Escondido I think is what you mentioned wanting to check out! Moving there was my late husband and my retirement plan! I'm only 41, so I still may end up there for retirement.
Go for it! It looks like paradise! But mostly for younger folk from what I can tell.
Great to hear your thoughts
Always admire your work. Great videos. Thank you for sharing and making these videos.
Super kind of you to help that guy out with his business. I hope you were able to negotiate significant stake in the company or a high share of profit!
great video johnny. all the best
I love your coverage. I started following you when the war started. I wanted to find someone that was boots on the ground, so to speak. I live in Tennessee. My grandma was born and raised in Ukraine. ❤
I know you didn't mean it the way it sounded, but when asked why all your female friends are so gorgeous your answer automatically went to their bodies and being fit and thin. Women who have some meat can still be gorgeous... Just like men. Lol Just be careful not to send the wrong message. 😊
Johnny you’re a Mongolian terminator we are proud of u as Ukrainians 🩵💛
Grateful to/for all you have done for Ukraine and for peace! ❤️🙏🌹You’ve also shown me so very much about the world!
Thanks for opening up and sharing, especially towards the end. Democracy can be scary but well worth it!
haha, love the answer to the trolls... I enjoy watching your everyday life videos of Ukrainian life. Keep it up my friend.
I watched most of your videos but I am mostly interested in Ukraine but since starting watching your channel I watch most if not all of them
I respect and like all the videos you do Johnny, It's easy to say mean things and not the good things, Me I wants the good things and you should do what makes you happy Johnny, I know when people say hurtful stuff it hurts trust me I know that feeling. But I'm suppoerting you always. I don't know if you see this comment but at least I still wants to take time out to let you know. Take care and stay safe my friend. From Kimmy
Thanks Kimmy! I read it and appreciate the support. =)
@@JohnnyFD You're welcome always Johnny :)
what cities in Ukraine you never visited that u would go to?
Bakmut
agreed there are benefits to having a home base
Hi Johnny, which provider are you using for fast internet in Kyiv?
Lanet. They are fantastic.
Interesting life Johnny. I lived and worked in Warsaw for two years. Poland is a great place to live, safe too. You may want to consider Poland…
I've spent a few months there, it's okay, but it was never for me. I wrote about it here: www.johnnyfd.com/2016/07/johnnys-guide-to-poland-warsaw-vs.html
Дякую!❤
Very nice t-shirt 👍👍👍👍
Go to Toluca, Mexico it’s nice and cool temperature wise in the summer and while there go to a small town near by called Almoloya de Juarez where there’s something strange happening there in simplest terms , there’s a line on top of a smalll stream of water it’s like a thick spider web fell on top of the water, you can shake the water and it will form back the stream ends close to the cathedral church is we’re the line in the water is.
Ukraine and Mexico are my favourite places for remote working. You mentioned Puerto Escondido, have you tried Mexico City? It's quite nice
Mexico city would be great for the food scene. But if I went all the way to Mexico, I'd want to be near a beach.
I like all your videos
Thanks for allowing us to follow your life. 😊
Glad you like them!
Sensible move to block the negativity criticisers, I reckon! Why do they think they can tell others what they should or shouldn't be doing! They never walked in another person's shoes... I like the way you chat and ask what people think sometimes, because that's wat anyone does when weighing stuff up in their minds. It used to be called conversation, not taking dictation on what your life-path *has* to be:) Your plan sounds fair enough to me. We all have hopes and dreams in our own lives. That's the rich tapestry of life (well, in most countries except ussr and nk, etc., !!! Aww, a doggy and children sounds like a lovely plan, Johnny. I wish you so much joy if you get to where you're heading in that. Time to relax and do whatever makes you happy. That's what good friends and worthwhile people should be wanting for you. The rest who try to dissuade you will not be having your best interests at heart, I reckon. Your family are lovely, by the way.
Also, I love that you're now saying Kyiv in more of a Ukrainian sounding way, not ki-ev. And thank you too. I know how much focus it takes when replacing russian words because I had to learn a few basics in russian in the days when my letters wouldn't get through to my family in Ukraine unless I wrote in russian... Ukrainian written ones would *never* arrive there... It took so many years for that to change, and thank God it did, and thankfully the internet meant we could converse in writing in Ukrainian. IT's my late Father's native tongue, Ukrainian. And even he was forced to speak russian in his youth:(
RUclips may have linked algorithms to the word Ukraine in your pre-travel videos and stopped when you went travelling, do you think? I checked a few times after I noticed no notifications coming up for me, but I have always focused my viewing on Ukraine in RUclips, and music/nature/environment vids. I did see the you visiting your beautiful parents one, and revisiting your old stomping grounds, also a one where you visited that wonderfully ornate building (my memory fails me where you were then), but for me, as I have family and friends in Ukraine, my free time was me keeping more of a closer eye on Ukraine, obviously. Especially with the shortages of supplies coinciding with your travels, so don't take that personally))
Thank you, Johnny, it could be useful to some people to get to know more about living in Ukraine; either renting or buying a property. I agree with you, more countries ought to make it easier for those who are contented with just having an affordable roof over their heads. Here in the UK, they used to have local authority housing (council houses), until the system changed and the government let those who'd been long-term residents have the 'Right to Buy' their council houses at a reduced price.
The original idea was good, as local councils were intending to reinvest the profits into building new housing - but that never happened the way it was first intended. So now, apparently they have what they call 'social housing' or something(?) Housing associations and suchlike. But the main principles of those original council houses, was that when peoples' families grew up, left home, the council house tenants could just downsize by applying for a council-owned bungalow or apartment, ergo leaving their house for another new family to live in. Or they could do house exchanges if one grownup child left home & fewer bedrooms were needed by the remaining family.
Such a shame as the UK now has a massive shortage of housing and a housing crisis. Many private rentals hike the rents up sky high, and local authorities (councils) pay out huge amounts in rent rebates, reducing the rent to an affordable level for tenants. Which I'm convinced just encourages buy-to-let property owners to raise rents up 'cos they know the local authorities will foot a large part of the bill.
I'm currently a home owner, selling up, but I hate the idea that someone could buy it just to take advantage of desperate young families; starting out in life. It'd be interesting to hear more about how the system works in Ukraine for home buyers from abroad. I've seen a few videos from other countries, from people who've sold up and emigrated, bought abroad, but not in depth about the legal obligations, and the pros/cons of doing so, for places like Ukraine, Poland, and other similar nations.
The territory of Ukraine is designed for 50-55 million people. Now about 30 million live here.After the war we will be able to gradually resettle around 10-15 million people from the EU and US with the growth of the construction market and the pace of economic recovery.
Sorry for my typos and grammar errors, I write by day, so writing is a bit of a 'busman's holiday' sometimes :D
@@Serge-ft5et Thank you for that info, Serge. I have family in Ukraine, and before the pandemic it was planned for us to meet for the first time ever; in Ukraine. Then war happened and they have said not to come yet. But I had wanted to see where my late Father grew up and lived, and who knows, maybe even look around while there, to see if I might be able to buy a house in lesser urban Ukraine.
I expect many Ukrainian people will feel more able to return home once their territory has been cleared of invaders. I pray for this every day.
Yes, I hear so many people online saying they want to come and help Ukraine to get back on her feet properly, and some wish to live in Ukraine. I look forward to the day when I can come and meet Ukraine!
@@AJ-LohinskaПобачити землю предків це справа честі , кожен повинен відчувати свої коріння. Купівля будинку це відповідальна справа, тому тобі буде потрібно оглянути декілька регіонів України, в т.ч. Київську область. Визначитися з пріоритетами і зробити вірний вибір. Я думаю що не треба купляти дом дешево в тому місті де народився твій батько. Регіони України мають різний рівень життя. Тому краще розглядай купівлю дома в Київський області принаймі ти отримаєш рядом Київ .
@@AJ-LohinskaХочу ще добавити що темпи будівництва в передмістях Київа набагато інтенсивні у порівнянні наприклад з Полтавською, Черкаською або Хмельницькою областями. Тому у тебе буде вибір між новими будинками від забудовника або ринком вторинної нерухомості. Я думаю на пошук будинка тобі буде потрібно як мінімум 3-4 місяці.
That debate was very educational, hahahaha. They actually argued about their golf handicap. Crazy.
When you do your jovial vlogs you can't figure out that behind that hides such a business orientated mind. Very inspiring. 💪🏼🫶🏼
Thanks, it's actually on purpose. The RUclips audience values just quick thoughts and funny adventures more than a serious business orientated mind. I've left all that behind when I sold my company and "retired."
Thank you for sharing so much of your life with everbody
Thank you, have a coffe!
Thanks! I'll go have one now actually! Takk!
Johnny, you are such a good guy. May this be a year of wonderful, new surprises for you!💙💛
I hope so!
When I was in a position I can effort to borrow money I feel I made it, I could do it. I feel happy even I know I will never will see it again. I could do it for my friend which means word to me. checked !
Awesome content as always Johnny
Love your shirt, Johnny 😊
Great Q&A, Johnny, great explanation regarding the questions that were made. Love to listen to all your videos,
Many thanks for your job, Johnny. I came across you by pure accident through one of Bald's videos, the one about KhTZ, and have been your fan ever since. If only you knew how much it meant to me when, after the war broke out and you and Bald left (understandably), you came back and made that hugely emotional video. I mean, man, the things you're doing here, in Ukraine, by merely filming the life and talking to people, are a lot more than many of us, locals, do. My respect to you, sir. I personally appreciate it very much. P.S.: I'd never know what an urban heat island is if not for you :)
Thank you for the kind comment. I'm glad I came back.
Same here. It was Bald who shared his videos partnering with Johnny FD and I've been a fan ever since.
Thank you, Johnny💗💗💗💗💗💙💛
Thank you for answering all of these, this was very informative.
You honestly are living my dream life and I'm trying to live a similar life.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like Johnny's making around $4k a month, and has a retirement plan set up on top of that.
That's helpful information. Johnny, do you think your current life is more expensive or less expensive than a nomad lifestyle living out of a suitcase?
I'm spending more now as when you live out of a duffle bag, you don't buy much, here I spend on clothes, electronics, home goods, art, etc. Also the car and gas is a big expensive I normally don't have. In Thailand I was spending $1,000 a month on average.
Hey Johnny watching your videos for a minute, first time commenting, just want to thank you for being so honest on your deliveries, it’s refreshing to hear views without worries about what people would think, love that energy, shout out from Tijuana,Mexico 🇲🇽🌮!!
I appreciate that! And please enjoy some Al Pastor tacos for me!!! And grilled green onions! =)
For sure!!!!!!
Too late for question now, but i wonder wgat you think of the Palestine situation.
It's complicated, and non-comparable to the situation in Ukraine.
@@JohnnyFD No, it's not compareable, that's for sure. 😊
Always enjoy your Q & A’s Johnny! Stay safe!
Talking about Mexico not being safe at 42:00 as literally police sirens blaring in the background 😂 🚨
You are rather unique and brave being in the public light as you do. You have grown on me since I started watching you over a year ago or more. Just watching how you treat people with that friendly and helping style has brought me into the fold. Who knows maybe someday I will visit Ukraine and we will meet that would be nice.
Thanks! I hope you meet one day!
Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪☘🇮🇪
You are so refreshing . You tell like it is. We don't comment that much, but we are long time subscribers who watch every single video. And we say for those who are critical in what you.
We suggest that you look at yourself in the mirror. All the best .👍👍 Johnny FD from Jim and Harriet Richmond, Virginia
Loving the content
Thanks for being a subscriber and watching!
Why are you living there and not your apartment?
He rented his apartment out to a good tenant who is a diplomat for a good price. He is saving money renting a much cheaper place.
Watch: ruclips.net/video/6j77iAs5ft8/видео.html
Johnny watched your Q&A and I enjoy your videos..Ive been following you and Subscribed since you where running around with "Bald". I even have a little crush on your sister, who wrote me a nice followup on one of my comments. Here is where you are wrong, and I will give you fact. Initially I was extreme for Ukraine, I travel and have a place in Germany and Miami. I know for a fact that Zelensky has not 1, but 3 luxury apts in Sunny Isles beach, skyrises. I am close with people who know this, i can even point to the building where his family skip off to retreat. There are so many Ukrainians hiding out in this area Miami, up North beachside to Hollywood Florida,and very lesser extent some Russians hiding, as they have to declare asylum vs. Ukrainians are considered refugees. Ton and tons of fancy cars, business's, Apts, expensive gym memberships, stripper/escorts, you name it, lots of shady young prople, all here in USA and have money, but no working papers, or job, to do so as its not cheap😮
You're a creep and an idiot.Go check when those condos were bought, Zelensky was a very successful entertainer before he become President. Stop spreading hate towards Ukrainians.
Puerto Escondido…it’s like the Thailand of Mexico! I’ve got a video from my time there! It’s great!
Hell yeah, fork Lili put!
Great video, I enjoy watching whatever you do, thanks Johnny and be well.
You are a great guy Johnny! Never any plans to go to Scandinavia?
Thank you Johnny for this very personal video through your answers to your subscribers' questions. I wish you happiness in Ukraine and being able to start your family... Take care of you 😊
Hey, Johnny. I always love watching your videos, especially on Ukraine. I'm a Canadian living in Ukraine for the past 9 years, city of Kryvoy Riy. It is my little piece of paradise. Similar to you I travel in the wenters , but I have to come back for similar reasons you do. Everything you say and believe about Ukraine and the situation today is true. However, I am embarrassed regarding the babushkas !, whispering to each other as they watch the flow of my guests visiting me. If you pass by my city , make sure To come and visit.
I managed to setup an account with ICU Trade to buy Ukrainian war bonds. The onboarding process was what you'd expect of a post-soviet country ;-P Totally worth the effort though, Cлава Україні!
I think you have very valuable affiliations and contacts with whom I would remain visibly active, under these circumstances. That in itself is dissuasive.
god bless you brother you are a good man love your videos
❤👍
Johnny 'Yes, I am concerned thst Russians might coming looking for me'
Also Johnny 'So yeah, I live on the 9th floor of my building (just in case you're looking) 😂
Maybe it's psyop and i'm actually on the 10th floor waiting. 😂
Trolls or bots ask these stupid questions. Cheers Champion for answering honestly & continuing support for Ukraine!
I love the t shirt!
Great video Johnny. I'm not leaving Ukraine either. This is now my home.
Thank you Johnny for helping the Ukrainian guy get his business started. Besides weapons the Ukrainian need hope that a democracy is worth fighting for. Helping someone start is business is a sound investment in Ukraine.
Johnny, I started watching your channel because you're in Ukraine, and I feel many others started viewing channel because you're in Ukraine. Making up for any losses in subscribers because you moved to Ukraine.
Yes, it ended up working out for the best, but at the time, it was a negative gamble.
Thanks Johnny, now to the Taiwan shows.
I hope you enjoy the Taiwan series! Here's the series: ruclips.net/video/HABMiIr-cbs/видео.html
I hope your dreams of a wife and a family come true for you, Johnny. You have done so much for others and you are kind and gentle. I would love to see your happiness there in Ukraine grow that way.
Babushka security👍...
I first watched you on Bald and Bankrupt Johnny. It was good to see you bring Brandon in . Is Igor in Russia a suspicious character on RUclips?
Luckily, Mykolayiv ain't destroyed as much as other cities closer to the frontline, most of the damage is being repaired or conserved for later. You are welcome to come here and check it for yourself, i'll be glad to help!
And, of course, thanks a ton for your videos and positive vibes!
Think Ukraine is planting a garden at her dacha and needs help. Also, she and one of her sons make drones in their apartment.
The more I watch Johnny the more I realize we are very similar in our views on life.
Fantastic Q&A.
Keep doing what you’re doing and being who you are.
Thank you! Will do!
Good video. Thanks Johnny.
Glad you enjoyed it!
hi here is a like and a comment i recommend this channel thanks
Johnny was does FD stand for?
I always call you Johnny Fire Department on my channel. Because you’re Hot!
You have to say Hot like Paris Hilton. 😆
Fighting & diving
@@miked451
Thanks!
Is youtube against your channel? Subscriber numbers are stuck at 248k for years. You actually have excellent content.
Could be, but I have to be honest, I LIKE his content BUT I dont love it, and I think thats what it comes down too personally.