Thursday, November 14, 2013

Teach Overseas~

So I've been thinking a lot about just what I want to do with my life. It funny, but I feel like I have no definite goal in mind. I have a job (I'm a special education teacher), I'm independent, I serve in a church which is basically my extended family... but for right now I don't have any definite plans. I don't have plans to get married and start a family. I'm not really very ambitious so I'm not trying to climb the ladder in my field or job. I really want to eventually adopt but that can come later. I really just don't have an end goal, except just to live before GOD. And even this with no set mission in mind I feel is not a good thing... sooooo I've been thinking a lot about going overseas and teaching. Personally, I didn't think I could do this for a couple of years because I have so many loans - to be exact - so MUCH loans to pay back. So I was thinking - what - 2 to 3 years more? Until today! Today I came to realize that I can actually go teach overseas as early as next year! Apparently through a co-worker of mine she told me that I can go on to the state department website and see the opportunities they have to offer for teachers who want to teach outside of the country. And there is a lot! Well, an okay amount of jobs. And the thing is that they pay pretty decently. So, my new job will be going to job fairs that will be happening during Jan-Feb time and also applying online for opportunities that have to do specifically with my field. Now I know I'm going to be leaving everyone behind. But the more I think about it the more I realize that I will probably never have a better opportunity than now. I have nothing really holding me back. No fiance. No husband. No children. My family and friends would understand... Plus, a lot of the positions have a set time period - 2 years - in which my contract would be done. I would eventually come back by God's grace. If HE wants me back. I just know that if God opens doors for me, I will go. I will go and see what God has in stored for me.

2 comments:

gummybearmama said...

<3 love your heart! I wanna chat with you about this in person soon! So exciting!!

Esther said...

Wow! Praying that God leads you according to His best plan! BTW, let me know if you want some help with your loans and budget, I'd looooovvveee to help :)