Pros
I was laid off at MIR due to the COVID pandemic. There isn't a day that's gone by that I haven't thought about MIR, my colleagues, and my work. I miss them all. MIR was an outstanding place to work for those like me who love Eurasia, Russia, and Central Asia, and who love helping travelers discover these amazing places through MIR's tour offerings, marketing, videos, and stories. It's my hope that when this pandemic finally ends and people can travel again, that they will seek out MIR to fulfill their travel dreams in this utterly fascinating, hidden part of the world. I may no longer be there, but a dedicated, resilient MIR staff will be...
Cons
The physical location of MIR is in Seattle's historic district -- a transitional area where you need to be careful outside 24/7. MIR's top management was very understanding of this situation, and allowed me to start work early and leave early while it was still light. Much appreciated.