So ... Did I accept the offer?

It has been a very long couple of weeks. Trying to figure out what the next course of plan would be should I accept the offer or turn it down? What this would mean for me now and my career aspirations.

Like I said in my earlier post, this would be a stepping stone to other interesting and career changing opportunities. I would need to quit my current job, move to the other side of the world away from family, friends and foes.

The uncertainty still remains as I am not sure what to expect, I am yet to arrive at answers to some of my questions. Some of which would not be answered until I commence on this new adventure.

So far, it has been a rocky road, one that I hope someday I will be able to look back and smile. I have been very excited about this offer and have been reading on Jinan, Shandong as well as China. Some reviews have been encouraging and some not so much. All in all, one thing is for sure - keeping an open mind provides some form of cushion.

Great Wall of China

 

I am sure with any decision in life, there are bound to be challenges and obstacles that makes you want to run the other way, change your mind, regret the choices you've made or wish you could time travel back to the past. I am hoping this is not one of those instances. I am anticipating lots of travels, time and wallet permitting.  

So ...

Did I accept the offer?

Yes I did.

I gave in my two weeks notice at work, started packing up some of my things that I will be taking with me the rest of my stuff I have found a storage space for (a bit skeptical about safety). FYI - Packing is not fun, especially when you have to consider airline baggage allowance. Although I am able to send some of my stuff over once my Visa is confirmed, I have been warned postal/ courier service to and from ... is not very reliable.

Enough of my packing dislikes.

Looking forward the next 12 month of UPs and DOWNs, happy and not so happy, culture shock and new experience. 

What's next ... 



Moving Soon ... Maybe, maybe not

Lots of question going on in my head. Should I accept this offer? If I do, am I able to commit to blogging my experience? The first and last time I took to blogging was over a year ago. I can't say for sure if I did a good job, if anyone read it or if anyone is going to read my new postings. I guess I have to try to know the answer to that.

OK then; one question answered. If I do accept the offer, would I be able to blog occasionally, maybe weekly or bi weekly (not daily like my last one)?

So what is this offer I am referring to? I have just been offered a teaching position in Jinan (济南), capital of Shandong (山东) province in Eastern China. This will be an experience of a lifetime. It is the start of something new, the beginning of an end as I have been with my current organization for over 5.

Although I am super excited about the role and the opportunity teaching abroad would bring, not to mention the experience, I am also sceptical and a bit scared.  It is after all a new place far away from family and friends. What if it is not what it is shaped out to be? What if I don't enjoy it as much as I thought? What if I embark on this new chapter and it exceeds my expectation, loving it so much, I don't want to look back?

Hmmm ... lots of "WHAT IFs" So ... 

Will I be accepting the offer? You will have to stay tuned to find out.