Job changes
Warren will post a comment soon I promise, but right now his focus is on getting the restaurant open. I'm sure he'll mention his frustrations and experiences, it's been quite a challenge but a great learning experience for his career and for life in general. Tomorrow Warren's best friend Steve and his girlfriend Nicole will be here to visit us from Korea. They are teaching English in Busan and are taking a little break and coming to Taipei. We are excited to have our first guests; we are hoping that many more of you will come visit us during our two years here. On Monday I went to observe a few classes being taught at the school where they offered me a job, to see if I was interested, before signing the one-year contract. It's what they call a "cram" school, which means that the students have gone to school all day in a Taiwanese school and then they go to a night English school. Because they are only in English school twice a week for 2 hours each time, they really do cram their brains with English grammar. I observed two classes and met the staff. Everyone was nice, the programs and the books were good and the kids seemed pretty interested in learning. I thought it would be an easy enough job, no planning, lessons are all there, etc. But that night I didn't sleep. I kept tossing and turning, thinking about the upcoming year teaching there, not making very much money. With all my teaching experience I thought maybe I was cutting myself short. I suppose I kind of rushed into it. So I decided not to take it. Yesterday I started my internet search again. International Schools only have openings for substitute teaching right now, as they do most of their hiring in the winter, spring. However, I sent my resume to a few good looking opportunities for higher paying jobs that have hours that are more similar to what I'm used to. I've got two interviews this week. I will let you know what happens. Keep your fingers crossed for me. That's it for today. Bye and thanks to all those who replied in the comments. We love hearing from you. The pictures should now open properly since we paid a small fee to have more storage space. Love, Sandra
You should be able to get a good paying job with all your teaching experience. Good luck on the job interviews, we have our fingers crossed for you!
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Mom (Wendy) (Comment this)
this is wonderfull! to hear all the news and see pictures, etc on an almost daily basis (I am sure once Sandra starts working it might not be daily, but still...)
I am gad that Ivan & Kate are inspired because I think this is the best way to keep up-to-date...
What a fascinating place.... it looks soo busy and full of different things .... keep all the stories comming!!!!
Wish you the best...
love . Ligia
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It sounds like you guys have been having tons of adventures already, and all in less than one month! What an experience...I can't wait until I'm done school (less than 8 months now) and making enough money that Jared and I can come and visit you two. I love reading the daily updates...sounds fascinating.
Love to both of you,
Brian (Comment this)
sounds like you are having some fun adventures! what's it like compared to your first time discovering Japan? (Comment this)