Filip Stojanovski

Do not lie (to yourselves)

Professional experience: Before I finished my IT studies, I had worked as a census-worker, an interpreter, a presenter at a fair, an office assistant, and a web-designer. After the graduation, I worked as a web-magazine editor, a system and Internet organizer, an IT analyst and a programme coordinator. 

Engagement in the civil sector: During the studies at UKIM, I was an active member of the European Student Organization AEGEE. In 1997, together with an informal group of people, we organized an action for getting more acceptable conditions for Internet access with the Internet providers. We managed to achieve 100% success at one of them, which influenced the others as well. In the years that followed, I took part in the work of several NGOs, mostly oriented towards spreading knowledge and tolerance, like MASA and Agora. Through my professional engagements with OSI - Macedonia and MCIC I took voluntary part in activities outside my job description, but which I considered extremely important and useful, such as the anti-FYROM-ization activities. 

Hobbies and interests: At the moment, my hobby is blogging. Occasionally, I place some remarks on my blog Razvigor (razvigormk.blogspot.com.) 
 
Toughest decision: The punk one – should I stay or should I go – in different contexts. 

Ambition: Minimizing the stress, maximizing the efficiency, reaching balance between my wishes and my commitments. Trying to work out on regular basis.  

In his free time he reads: Science fiction, paleontology or psychology – it is best when they are combined like in the book “Hominidi” by the Canadian Writer Robert J. Soyer, which I have just read. I regularly buy Alan Ford and “Stripoteka”. 

Where does he go in his free time: In my living room or round the markets – depending on what I need. During the day I go out by the quay, at night in the coffee bars in Debar Maalo, sometimes at the cinema. 

At weekend: Sometimes I visit big waters (I should do it more often). 

Which national (local) problem does he find especially important and why: Our non-argumented arrogance, which keeps us from getting to know ourselves and the world around us better – which is the basis for solving all the problems.  

Which global problem does he find especially important and why: The lack of care for the environment and the biodiversity, the lack of interest regarding the climate changes.  

What would he change in Macedonia and the world: For the Macedonian citizens – easier access to the sea and the possibilities that global economy is offering. As far as the world is concerned – I would push forward the realization of the Millennium Goals.  

Advice / Message: Do not lie (to yourselves). 

I could never: Think there is no need listening to the others.