A couple days ago I decided that instead of stressing about a job, I am just going to be a bum and travel and enjoy life. For the last year I have felt somewhat constrained in a tiny jar and I need to be let free. I'm not ready to settle into another tiny jar. So I really thought honestly about this idea and have really sold myself on it. I have always wanted to teach English in another country and/or go somewhere cool and serve the people through some program or another. I even actually looked into the Peace Corps but am not willing to give a two year commitment. I have a lot of research and may be too late for a lot of opportunities but I have the time. I can sign on to be a substitute and teach here and there to at least have some income and then find programs and such to get involved with. And in the meantime travel around and visit my family and friends as well as research potential places for me to move and settle...such as the East Coast. The more I thought about this, the better it sounds.
But of course, my logical, responsible side comes out and says, 'What in the world are you thinking?' How can I take a year off in this economy? Yet, why not? I am still single and have been responsible for the last five years putting good money in savings. I could do it. It's a battle inside of me.
And then to add to the conundrum, I was offered a math teaching position today by the charter school I have been interviewing with. In so many ways it could be such a great position. But it ties me down and keeps me in the same place without ever knowing if there is something better. Part of me wants to be responsible and take the job. The other part really wants to enjoy life for a bit and experience some things that I could never experience at another stage of life. And have the time to really figure out what I want in life so I don't have to make these career changes every single year.
WHAT IN THE WORLD DO I DO?
6 comments:
Good luck with that decision, both sound wonderful!
Whatever you decide, you should come to Houston for a visit!
IF I WERE YOU I WOULD SOO TAKE THE TEACHING JOB - CAUSE YOU HAVE SUMMERS OFF AND THEN YOU COULD DO SHOWS LIKE AMAZING RACE OR SURVIVOR! THEN YOU GET TO SEE THE WORLD TOO! :) MAN, I WOULD SO DO THAT IF I DIDN'T HAVE BABIES AT HOME RIGHT NOW! :) I AM JUST HOPING THE SHOWS ARE STILL AROUND WHNE MY KIDS ARE OLD ENOUGH TO LEAVE THEM FOR A FEW WEEKS/MONTHS WHATEVER IT IS! :) HA!
On a side note, my aunt is in charge of LDS medical trips to africa. I know you have to pay your own way to go. But my sis did it and it was a rockin experience. I would assume that they could use a couple of people who aren't medical people but still help. I could check for you if you are interested!
Well Kara, long time no see, but I wanted to add my 2 cents! The great part about being a teacher is 3 long months off! That's a great time to travel, while still making money! But, get whatever it is out of your bones before you get married, because you'll never been free to do those types of things again with a husband, kids, and financial obligations.
I say throw caution to the wind and travel the world! Like you said you have nothing tying you here and when else are you going to have the freedom to explore the world.
First off LOVE the title! Second - I know what I want you to do but - I think you need to do what your heart is telling you because you'll never be satisfied until you do. But really the bottom line is that it is your decision or (conundrum) and no matter what we all tell you in the end it is still your decision and you get to make it!!
Exactly, only you should be the one to decide what you should do...
Although I'll give you my opinion :) If you have money saved, I say there is no reason not to take some time off for yourself! Explore, see things that you've always wanted to, try new things... there is always time for stability. Once you get married and kids, you will be tied down and it will always be in the back of your mind and put off for years. If you're not totally happy and convinced that what you're doing right now is what you want to do forever, now is the time to figure it out :) Good luck with the decision!
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