Working For Russias Elite

Some days I look back on my life and try to figure out how the hell I got here. From an Amish kid without a high school education to working as a professional  tutor and sports coach for some of the richest families in Russia. It shows that you can do anything if you put your mind to it.

I live on the outskirts of Moscow in a luxury village of about five houses surrounded by high fences, cameras, and security guards. My job is to be a mentor, friend, sports coach, and tutor a 7 year old boy called Sasha. He is such a great kid and we have grown very close in the 4 months I've been here it will be really difficult when I leave because I feel like he is a little brother to me.

His parents are horrible people though and pretty hard to work for. They treat their staff like shit especially the Russians shouting at them if they make a small mistake and treating them like dogs. Its been difficult for me as well because the dad is jealous of how much Sasha likes me. He constantly showers him with gifts to try and win his affections when all the kid wants is his love and time. A few weeks ago Sasha told me that he wished I was his dad which breaks my heart. I wish I could adopt him and take him out of this situation. Its amazing to see how people can seemingly have everything and still be so miserable. Whoever said the most important things in life are free was right.

Although it can be tough the job does have some perks.....

• Free flights and visa assistance
• Flying private jet and staying with the family at some of the best places in the world. We went to Miami for Xmas and New Years and are off to Switzerland skiing in February. 
• Apartment provided and food prepared by a private chef. 
• $6500 - $7000 a month tax free baby!

The biggest perk is being able to do something I love (coaching sports) with such a great kid. He isn't naturally very sporty, when I first arrived he could hardly kick or catch a ball but he has made alot of progress and tries hard which makes me proud.

The hardest part for me out here is it can get kinda lonely and boring out here as theres not much to do here and it takes a while to get into Moscow but I have some great friends that I always go see on my days off and there are some English nannies around here who are great company as well.

Starting a 60 day workout called insanity today which requires no weights but is supposed to be pretty difficult so time to go take a before shot. Hope your all having a great day and thanks for reading.