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Siri Machine Learning / A.I / Transcription

Transcriber on the French Siri Team & Machine Learning / A.I Specialist

• Fixing Siri responses, making sure they are correct
• Geo Tagging when needed
• Reporting Malicious Requests

Confirmed Seller — Apple Products & Support

Dubai Mall (UAE) 2015–2018 | City Center Beirut (Lebanon) 2018–2019. Max monthly individual turnover: $150K.

• Promote Apple Services, including sale of computer hardware and mobile phones
• Provide personalized advice for customers on different Apple products
• Present new Apple products and commercial operations in-store
• Implement actions for specific events (Back to School, Black Friday, etc.)
• Build customer loyalty and support Apple Care setup
• IT support management and software diagnostics
• Stock management, customer receipts, and store accounts

Junior IT Support Technician

Support and technical assistance of the customer Régie Lebanon.

• Ensure proper functioning of hardware and software during Unilog's mission with Régie Lebanon
• Perform on-site troubleshooting

IT Support Technician

IT Freelancer for individuals and professionals.

• Set up computer software and repair computer hardware
• Implement domestic computer networks in homes
• Create websites and forums for individuals
• Computer maintenance in PC / Mac environments, backup and restore data

In 2019 I landed a job at Apple in Cork, Ireland. On paper it was the dream, but reality hit different. The cost of living was brutal, and behind the scenes I was battling depression and constant financial pressure. The job didn't last long, and I found myself back at square one - far from home and running on empty.

I was on the phone with my father when the Beirut port explosion happened. I heard it live. That sound, the silence that followed, and the panic - it's something that never really leaves you. I tried to get leave to come home and support my family, but even that was a fight.

Eventually I made it back to Lebanon, knowing full well what I was walking into. The currency had already lost over 90% of its value. Salaries were decimated. The country I grew up in was barely recognizable.

Finding work here has been nearly impossible despite years of experience. Every day is a grind - power cuts, inflation, uncertainty. But it's home, and the people I love are here. I opened up about all of this on camera, which was one of the hardest things I've ever done.

Lebanon isn't in decline. It's in active collapse. The infrastructure, the economy, basic stability, all of it has deteriorated beyond recognition. As of March 2026 war started once again, explosions that were once distant background noise are now close enough to feel. Food scarcity is getting worse by the week. You don't plan meals around what you want anymore, you plan around what's available.

I'm Greek by nationality, born and raised in Lebanon. Growing up I'd hear family stories about the islands, olive trees, and the Mediterranean light. I have Greek citizenship but I've always lived as Lebanese in practice. That dual identity used to be enough. It isn't anymore.

I've tried twice before to raise enough to relocate permanently. Both times, the funds helped short-term but weren't enough for the full move. A year of job applications from here has led nowhere. Time zones, instability, and employer hesitancy make it nearly impossible to land something remotely. Each passing week the window gets smaller, financially, logistically, and mentally.

It happened. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Linux community, I was finally able to leave Lebanon and make it to Serbia, where I am now building toward something better. Every donation, every share, every kind word contributed to making this possible. I owe this community more than I can put into words.

But the journey is far from over. I arrived, yes, but surviving here without steady income is a real and daily challenge. Rent, food, and basic living costs in Serbia are manageable compared to the chaos I left behind, but they are not zero. My goal is to build up enough savings to stay stable while I search for a job in Greece, where I plan to settle permanently. That window takes time, and time costs money.

Here is the honest reality: without continuous support, I will have no choice but to return to Lebanon. Not out of defeat, but out of pure necessity. No income means no way to stay, and going back means returning to the exact situation I worked so hard to escape. I refuse to let that happen, but I cannot do it alone.

One thing that will not change through any of this is XeroLinux. Work on the project will not slow down. If anything, being in a stable environment for the first time in years means I can focus more deeply on building, improving, and giving back to the community that has given so much to me. This project is not going anywhere.

If you want to support in a way that creates lasting, real stability, consider joining a monthly tier on Ko-fi. Even a small recurring contribution makes an enormous difference when you are navigating uncertainty month to month. It is not just financial help. It is a signal that says: keep going, we are with you. That kind of consistency is what allows me to plan, to stay, and to keep building.

Do or do not. There is no try.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to every single person who donated, shared, or sent a kind word during the hardest stretch of my life. You did not have to show up, but you did, and because of that I am here. And to anyone who is thinking about supporting me now, even if you have not decided yet, thank you too. The fact that you are reading this and considering it means the world to me, more than I could ever properly express.

If this story moved you, if you believe in what XeroLinux stands for, or if you simply want to help someone rebuild their life from the ground up, now is your moment. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings me one step closer to stability and one step further from having to go back. It takes thirty seconds and it makes a real difference. Click below, and become part of what comes next.