All About Decisions

Published on Dec. 7, 2006 in Taiwan

Life is all about choices. What shall I wear today? What goals should I write down for this week? What shall I eat for breakfast? Well, I guess the third question for me is easy, as I only know how to order a few things at the local Morning Burger. But besides that, life is all about choices.

Recently I have had to make some difficult decisions, which I hope will turn out to be the correct ones. I made myself a deal: after my bank account reaches a certain level, I will go get a job. Even though I don't really like spending money on things, one has to eat. I'm nearing that point, so have decided to leave studying Chinese and earn some money.

Sad, I know.

I'll still try to talk to my girlfriend, but I don't think it will be quite the same. My teachers have all been of the highest quality, I liked my school, and besides always having been challenged when learning a new language, generally enjoyed myself.

I contacted two schools about teaching, both seemed like good possibilities. However, the problem with this is the fact that everywhere wants a year contract. Sadly, I won't be in Taiwan long enough to sign one. Some people just say "sign it and leave" -- but I believe my word is my bond.

Luckily, I was offered part time jobs through each company. One is designing lesson plans, the other would be a part time teaching on the weekends. The problem is that neither would be offering to give me ARC (since I can't sign a contract). Plus, the job designing lesson plans is quite temporary.

The dilemma occurred when the second school offered me a full-time teaching job, at a decent salary and only until next July (which is when I plan to come back to the States). I really enjoyed all the people I met, the school has high reputation, and the opportunity would fit in my "life goals." The only disadvantage is that the working hours are during the only time I can see my girlfriend, which means I would basically only see her once a week. Considering that isn't good for a relationship, after six hours of thinking I had to decline a great opportunity. But, no regrets; there will be lots of great job opportunities in the future, but finding a great girlfriend is a little more difficult. Ok, ok, a lot more difficult.

To the right is a picture I took from my "stove" -- just one burner. Needless to say, I don't cook too many luxurious dinners.

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