the nuts + bolts of the situation

So I’m not going to Ukraine after all, as many of you already know. I had been hired to work at a school there, but due to a whole lot of bureaucratic BS, the school informed me last week that they were unable to take me on as a teacher after all. Of course hiring season for ESL jobs is pretty much over, so the likelihood of me finding a teaching job before Spring is next to none.

My Plan B was to work as an Au Pair, and I found a really great family, but they needed someone to be there for an entire year, and I just think I should be looking for teaching jobs (since I spent all that money to get certified) and I’m also waiting to hear back from the State Department to see whether I can move forward with recruitment.

I really didn’t think I would find a decent job here in Savannah, but I managed to apply, interview, and start training - all this week. I found a really great part time job that could maybe turn into something longer term in the future. I’m also going to apply to be a substitute teacher, I think, because why not?

What this all means is that I get to actually pay off some of my debt, spend more time with my friends and family (hey, that's you!), and make actual plans several months into the future. I’m no longer stuck in the “wait” position, and it’s actually an incredible relief. I’m also making money - I spent a few weeks working for the Census, which was a nice boost to my bank account, and I’ll have more money coming in from my new job! It’s pretty amazing. I’ve been unemployed for most of the year, and I’m just really over it.

I think this really did turn out for the best :).