I showed a prospective English Teacher around the school today...
The thought of having to leave fills me with regret and an unwillingness to leave. I know part of it is due to the feeling of dread and fear of the unknown. To step away from a place of familiarity and stability, and to jump into somewhere which is completely alien... surroundings, language, people and culture.
I am really happy with my current work place. I don't want to leave. I love the environment, my colleagues and the children, but as I told a fellow teacher: I should do everything that I want to do while I am still young and able, because later on in the future, I may not have the opportunity to do so, and I should grab the chance while I have it.
Anyway, it's been made completely clear, that there will be a place for me when I eventually return to HK. The higher-ups gave me some very positive comments about my performance, which was very encouraging, since they rarely give praise openly.
Gosh, I just know I'm going to turn on the tap on my last day, but fortunately, the school is well-stocked with tissues for those runny little noses and teary eyes!
2 comments:
Its great that you had the experience of working there, and its always nice to know that they'll have you back :)
Japan's not that scary, honest ;)
Thanks for the encouragement K! It's just nerves, I was a little nervous when moving out for uni and when I was moving to HK, but at least I knew where I could find support in those places, but Japan is a completely different story. Anyway, going over there will definitely be a good experience, and will prepare me for when I travel to other countries.
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