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Anybody Work and Live Somewhere Else for a Year?
Posted on 8/25/14 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 8/25/14 at 2:09 pm
I've been kicking around the idea of teaching English somewhere in South America or working in the hospitality industry in New Zealand for a year. Might put a dent in my work resume but frick it. Anybody just drop it all and go somewhere for a year?
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Posted on 8/25/14 at 2:16 pm to We_Need_Cam
I played a sport in Europe.
I used to think about teaching English abroad, but then I realized that it was wrong to do so, the program exists in order to perpetuate the western capitalists agenda.
I was very interested in working on farms abroad, but I didn't really like the WOOF scene and all of that.
I used to think about teaching English abroad, but then I realized that it was wrong to do so, the program exists in order to perpetuate the western capitalists agenda.
I was very interested in working on farms abroad, but I didn't really like the WOOF scene and all of that.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 2:17 pm to We_Need_Cam
But I do highly recommend you pursue this desire, this type of thing should and almost must be done while you still have youth.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 2:35 pm to Sleeping Tiger
Yea, I wish I had worked abroad after my undergrad. Biology jobs overseas (in places I would want to go) are usually fairly easy to get but they pay so little it costs you a lot of money to do the work. I didn't have the money at the time, but I wish that I had saved and done it.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 6:34 pm to We_Need_Cam
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Anybody just drop it all
I love how much this gets discussed on here. It's always good to see that some of you other people don't have it figured out either.
eta: I would do it in the right situation. Really wish I would have when I finished my undergrad. It would have to be a long term move for me to leave what I'm doing now.
This post was edited on 8/25/14 at 6:39 pm
Posted on 8/25/14 at 8:29 pm to prostyleoffensetime
Yeah I don't have shite figured out. I graduated a year ago. It would probably mess my career up to quit after a year and hit the road but you never know when today is the last day.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 8:37 pm to prostyleoffensetime
I graduated six years ago, and I sure as frick don't have it figured out
Posted on 8/25/14 at 8:40 pm to We_Need_Cam
I came to California last year. might as well learn spanish if you are going to live in LA
Posted on 8/25/14 at 8:42 pm to We_Need_Cam
I've been considering doing it as well. Been working for about three years since graduating but I don't love my current job. I have quite a bit of money saved up but have a car note so I dunno.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 9:41 pm to MasCervezas
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I graduated six years ago, and I sure as frick don't have it figured out
I graduated 4 years ago, and I'm in a pretty good spot career wise. My personal life is what perplexes me sometimes. Feel fricking lost, don't know what's in store for me, and dwell on it way more than a normal person should. I don't think I'd pick up and leave just for a job at this point because I really enjoy what I do, but I'd drop it in a heartbeat if I had to take a less appealing job in order to have the personal life I want... I need to find the balance, and I just can't seem to these days.
Posted on 8/25/14 at 9:45 pm to We_Need_Cam
One of my good friends is doing that right now in South Korea and he loves it.
ETA: He left a really nice programming job at the premiere software development company in town to go teach English.
ETA: He left a really nice programming job at the premiere software development company in town to go teach English.
This post was edited on 8/25/14 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 8/25/14 at 9:59 pm to We_Need_Cam
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I've been kicking around the idea of teaching English somewhere in South America or working in the hospitality industry in New Zealand for a year. Might put a dent in my work resume but frick it. Anybody just drop it all and go somewhere for a year?
I took a few months off and traveled down South America, then to New Zealand.
Took a couple of years and worked as a sled dog handler for an Iditarod team.
Took a year off and looked for gold. Wife and I lived in an awesome little cabin in Skagway, Ak for a summer.
Now, feeling like I want to do something again. Feeling bored, restless working right now.
This post was edited on 8/25/14 at 10:02 pm
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