So I have decided that I want to do something new with my life--however, it is kind of scary. I like teaching, but I am ready for a change. I have been talking for a year about moving and trying something and that new thing would be Australia. I have been researching Governess Jobs there and they sound very appealing. However, I still get freaked out when I think about leaving American soil on my own.
As an Australian Governess my job would entail: living on a station (a station is a what a ranch is), waking up around six in the morning to get the children ready for the day, make them breakfast and then it's off to the classroom to teach the students their lessons for the day, during the day we would all take a break for "smoko," (not sure what a smoko is--but using my 4th grade reading skills I think I can figure it out), and then prepare dinner for the children and get the children ready for bed, ending my day with them around 7:00.
I'm thinking it would be a very long day indeed, however, I would earn up to $900 US Dollars a week and my room and board would be free. The place I would live would be on the station in my own separate apartment, which is generally the same building as the school house.
There are many postives and many negatives to this whole idea, but I'm still on the fence and leaning toward taking the safe, comfortably easy way, which is to stay where I am. However, thoughts are always welcome!
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3 comments:
FREAKIN' SWEET!!!! This is such an awesome idea! I totally support you 100% percent living in a different country! The job does sound long tho. It sounds like you'd be working 50-60 hour weeks which I wouldn't recommend unless you're willing to sacrifice for the money.
It's a little scary cause you would be going alone but at least you wouldn't have to learn a new language or anything.
How long would you be there for? What part of Australia is the station located? My dad served his mission there and has a lot of contacts. I'm SO excited for you to have a fun adventure! Keep us updated!
I think it sounds like an amazing oppertunity!!! Do it now while you have the chance. Before my aunt got married she moved to africa and taught for the peace core and never regrets it. I have so many photos and postcards from her 2 years there.
Do it! If you dont like it you can always come home.
I think that it sounds like an amazing opportunity. Of course you know to pray about it. As i pray about major decisions in my own life I always refer to my pat. blessing for answers. It sounds like you would be on contract with the company. Is this like a teaching nanny position?
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