After looking for jobs for months, I suddenly have three solid possibilities open to me. Although I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch, I have hope that one of these things will work out.
About a week ago, a friend of mine told me that a paper they work at has positions open for paid internships. Although I don't have an English or Journalism degree, I have always loved writing, particularly now that I am writing more days than not. In an effort to counter the fact that I don't have a more applicable degree, I started to write three sample articles. One article on wedding planning in our current financial climate, one article about veganism, and one article on a foreign exchange program my friend is in.
I setup interviews via Facebook with friends of mine who were engaged or were married. It's a bit crazy to me that people my age are getting married. Am I at that age already? During the interview process, I was humbled by how much detail my friends went into. It was more than I could have asked for and at the same time what I asked. In doing this I also realized, I could do this for a living. I find it interesting, creative, and fun. Everything something should be that takes up most of a person's time.
After working on the wedding article, I got to work on the foreign exchange article. My friend from grade school is currently in Korea teaching young kids English. I asked her about it and in doing so, I got interested. So I went to the website and signed up. Soon after, I got an email and then a phone call. Going to Korea to teach for a year seems like a far away possibility that is quickly becoming more likely. I've thought from time to time that I would like to teach. I'd like to help people on an everyday basis. With teaching I could do that. While I am hesitant to go for a whole year, if the opportunity presented itself I couldn't turn it down. I would go in a heart beat and I know that I would love it!
While emails and phone calls were being exchanged about this Korean teaching program, I got a response to a job inquiry I sent out almost three weeks ago. This job was for a part-time position at a New York Hostel. The job was to check people in and out, make beds, and other minor chores. After the hostel owner emailed me, I called the number he provided. We talked about what type of person he was looking for and I brought up my idea which was working part-time in exchange for place to stay. The man thought it over and felt that this could be arranged. We've gotten in touch since then and found that we have a similar diet (he's on a mostly raw diet and I'm vegan). If this job worked out the way that I am hoping, I will work at the hostel 20-hours a week and be able to spend the rest of my time looking for a full-time job. This could be great for me!
Things seem to be looking up. It's funny that all these gigs presented themselves at the same time but I can't say I'm surprised. And I'm embarrassed to say that after all this, I know that I will miss things that I have taken for granted. C'est La Vie.
P.S. Blogger changed their picture uploader and I haven't been able to add images since. Boo!
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