2 Big Hard Choices
Big Hard Choice Number 1
Well, we just passed on the flat.
Finally heard from the solicitor this morning, and due to her laziness, papers haven't been signed that should have been, and so it will be at least another three weeks before we will have access to any funds. Add to that a couple of whopping utility bills on the matt last night (sewerage: £112 - never knew shitting was so pricey) and the decision had to be made.
So it's back to the original plan of getting jobs first and a flat later. It's the more sensible choice, sure, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt.
Big Hard Choice Number 2
Mookmoo's three career options:
1. Teach at university level
2. Teach English as a foreign language
3. Teach at secondary level
Now, those are pretty much in order of preference. BUT:
Option 1 involves finding the funds to do an MA while still working a 'normal' job, and even after I get the MA there's no guarantee of employment.
Option 2 involves finding the funds to do an EFL teaching qualification, while still working a 'normal' job, and there's no guarantee of finding English teaching work in the UK, or of persuading Him to go and work abroad.
Option 3 involves being paid a £9000 tax free bursary plus a student loan by the government to train, followed by a £2500 Golden Hello after my first year of teaching. So in theory I could do the training (being paid more than I currently earn), teach for a year or two, and if I didn't like it or changed my mind, quit without having lost anything financially, and having gained valuable teaching experience, paid off some of my debts, and generally be in a better position.
Put like that, it's a bit of a no-brainer isn't it?! I think I keep forgetting that I'm only 25, and therefore 'wasting' a few years teaching secondary won't really make much difference overall. And if it lets me pay off some debt, gain some experience, and come out in a financial position to go back to uni and do a full time MA... well, where's the harm?
Well, we just passed on the flat.
Finally heard from the solicitor this morning, and due to her laziness, papers haven't been signed that should have been, and so it will be at least another three weeks before we will have access to any funds. Add to that a couple of whopping utility bills on the matt last night (sewerage: £112 - never knew shitting was so pricey) and the decision had to be made.
So it's back to the original plan of getting jobs first and a flat later. It's the more sensible choice, sure, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt.
Big Hard Choice Number 2
Mookmoo's three career options:
1. Teach at university level
2. Teach English as a foreign language
3. Teach at secondary level
Now, those are pretty much in order of preference. BUT:
Option 1 involves finding the funds to do an MA while still working a 'normal' job, and even after I get the MA there's no guarantee of employment.
Option 2 involves finding the funds to do an EFL teaching qualification, while still working a 'normal' job, and there's no guarantee of finding English teaching work in the UK, or of persuading Him to go and work abroad.
Option 3 involves being paid a £9000 tax free bursary plus a student loan by the government to train, followed by a £2500 Golden Hello after my first year of teaching. So in theory I could do the training (being paid more than I currently earn), teach for a year or two, and if I didn't like it or changed my mind, quit without having lost anything financially, and having gained valuable teaching experience, paid off some of my debts, and generally be in a better position.
Put like that, it's a bit of a no-brainer isn't it?! I think I keep forgetting that I'm only 25, and therefore 'wasting' a few years teaching secondary won't really make much difference overall. And if it lets me pay off some debt, gain some experience, and come out in a financial position to go back to uni and do a full time MA... well, where's the harm?
posted by Mookmoo at 12:11 pm
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