Ok, I know its been a while, but honestly there is nothing interesting to write about when your life consists of folding jeans 9 hours a day. But, there have been improvements which I feel must be pointed out before my blogging continues over the next coming months.
Well, I graduated university in the last number of weeks ago with my lovely 2.1. Was the most fantastic day with the family, and the weather was incredible for a change. The family also organised a helicopter ride over the city and surrounding areas after the morning ceremony, and then I was whisked off for cocktails before dinner in the Shelbourne. Overall, one of the best days of my life!
Since then I have thrown myself into my plans for my short term future. I have discovered that to do a masters or postgraduate would be a waste of my money and time as the country is on its knees and there is simply no jobs to be had. If you were Stephen Hawking you couldn't get a job as you would either be overqualified for the menial jobs, or there would be no funding for your chosen career based on your education. Plus, as a grant is something that I am not entitled to, and a part time job in a shop only gives you a limited income, there is no way I could afford furthering my education. So, in true Celtic Tiger child fashion, I have decided to leave my home and everything I know and move abroad to work. I have secured myself a job as an English teacher with a reasonable income and future prospects in a growing economy, and I leave Saturday week. Where is this country of opportunity you ask? Thailand.
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Yes you read right, Thailand. I know the response; wow.... Thailand! Are you going alone?? ....Answer; Yes. .... Completely alone? .... Answer; pretty much yes. I am hired by a company but I know nobody over there, although I will be with one other English speaker in my school. ..... Are you crazy? .... Answer; depends on your definition of crazy. If you mean heading 13000 kms away from everything and everyone I know to live in rural Thailand where nobody speaks a word of English and I speak no Thai is crazy then yes I am crazy. Its fun on this side of the street you know :-)
So I have the visa done, the flights done, the accommodation done, the insurance still has to be done but one thing at a time. Its been bloody stressful I have to say. Dont do this unless you are prepared to lose sleep over it. But the thought of a whole new adventure is exciting and terrifying and wonderful all at the same time. I will hopefully be blogging as I go along, I hope to have internet connection where I am going .... hopefully ... anyway I will try my best to keep this updated. For now, here is a taster of what is to come.
The world is ahead peeps, its all ahead.
