In two months I may again be jobless, homeless and untethered. The best word I can find to describe this is ... possibility.
To make a fairly long, complicated story shorter, the job I have been waiting to transition into since September lost its sponsorship in Korea. This means a couple things for me:
Short term, it means that I'll be returning to Canada at least for a little while in March. I fly back March 2nd and will be attending the Canadian National Debate Seminar in Hay River, NWT from March 9-14, so I'll have a week home in Vancouver and on the island. This is very exciting for me!
Long term, it's less clear. The organization I was supposed to work for is trying to relocate the job, and I will have the right of first refusal for the new position, so after mid-March I may be back to Asia for another year--perhaps in Korea, perhaps a different part of Asia. I can also choose to decline the job and return to Canada, and I have two months here to set up plans. So, despite my plans being upset, I feel like I have many doors open!For now, I'm going to make the most of what could be my last few months in Korea. I'm going to the DMZ tomorrow, so you can expect pictures and a story this weekend. I'm also considering a 4-day trip to Jeju Island (the Hawaii of Korea) at the Lunar New Year. 2011 is getting off to a good start!
Absolutely love the photos, you have a stunning camera.
ReplyDeleteSad to hear, but looking forward to seeing you back in town!
Thanks Pat (not my brother)! I think what you mean is that I have stunning photographic skill...
ReplyDeleteGood luck Steve and I love the photos as well.
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Hey Son... despite the transition phase in Nanaimo as well, we'll always have a room, or at least a couch you can crash on...(as long as you do dishes) !!!
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I'm also in a transition period now ... though I've found a job, it's not the one that I'm greatly interested since it's not related to my master program.
ReplyDeleteEvery time when I ask myself what the heck I'm doing, I think of you. Your determination, vision and patience inspire me so much. Opportunity comes and goes and we never know we catch a "good" or "bad" one. As long as we cherish every opportunity, it's enough.
I greatly appreciate about your positivity: "So, despite my plans being upset, I feel like I have many doors open!" This is AWESOME. Hope things will work out for you.
Kailey