Hopping the Pond
You heard it folks - looks like I'm headed to the motherland for my next rotation. The United Kingdom. I can't believe they still use lbs for currency.
Anyway, I was kinda floored when I first found out. I didn't expect to get it. I just figured I should have at least tried and made it my first choice in doing so. I mean, these rotations are prestigious and are usually reserved for top performers. Considering the way things have gone for me thus far, and my first rotation impression, this can mean one of a few things. 1.) Nobody else picked it and I got it because the man behind it was really pushing for someone to get it 2.) I'm being given the chance to provem myself beyond a doubt by performing on a rotation where performance of the highest caliber is expected or 3.) I actually am being recognized for the good work I'm doing here and this is my reward. In addition, it's a rotation at one of the business I've yet to touch, and that I should.
Realistically, it's probably a combination of many of those things. We don't really know what goes on behind the curtains after we submit our preferences. But I bet a little of everything does.
Funny, too. My heart was kinda already in Boston. I was already thinking about my friends and family. Sharing Christmas and my birthday with them again. Now that won't happen, but I still have plenty to look forward to. Such as a fully paid furnished home for my stay there, as well as a weekly allowance for living. At least that's what I'm sure I'll be getting.
It also helps that I kinda know people in the area. Some penpals from my trip to Australia during school, and some friends on program.
I'm going to be a place called Groby, by the way. 2 or so hours Northish from London I believe. I hope it's cool enough a place to spend the week at and entertain myself.
So, overall, I see this as a stress adjustment. Less financial stress, but more personal/emotional. Then again, I really want to break this dependency streak. If there is anything I want to be it's as strong a man as possible. I love my friends and family, but I don't want it to affect my life everyday if I can't see them. I can't have it paralyze me with grief anymore.
I'm sure there are so many other things that I should be considering right now, but I'm content enough with them blindsiding me when the time is right. As for now, I think I'll focus on preparing for this adjustment. And get a Visa. Gonna need one of those.
Anyway, I was kinda floored when I first found out. I didn't expect to get it. I just figured I should have at least tried and made it my first choice in doing so. I mean, these rotations are prestigious and are usually reserved for top performers. Considering the way things have gone for me thus far, and my first rotation impression, this can mean one of a few things. 1.) Nobody else picked it and I got it because the man behind it was really pushing for someone to get it 2.) I'm being given the chance to provem myself beyond a doubt by performing on a rotation where performance of the highest caliber is expected or 3.) I actually am being recognized for the good work I'm doing here and this is my reward. In addition, it's a rotation at one of the business I've yet to touch, and that I should.
Realistically, it's probably a combination of many of those things. We don't really know what goes on behind the curtains after we submit our preferences. But I bet a little of everything does.
Funny, too. My heart was kinda already in Boston. I was already thinking about my friends and family. Sharing Christmas and my birthday with them again. Now that won't happen, but I still have plenty to look forward to. Such as a fully paid furnished home for my stay there, as well as a weekly allowance for living. At least that's what I'm sure I'll be getting.
It also helps that I kinda know people in the area. Some penpals from my trip to Australia during school, and some friends on program.
I'm going to be a place called Groby, by the way. 2 or so hours Northish from London I believe. I hope it's cool enough a place to spend the week at and entertain myself.
So, overall, I see this as a stress adjustment. Less financial stress, but more personal/emotional. Then again, I really want to break this dependency streak. If there is anything I want to be it's as strong a man as possible. I love my friends and family, but I don't want it to affect my life everyday if I can't see them. I can't have it paralyze me with grief anymore.
I'm sure there are so many other things that I should be considering right now, but I'm content enough with them blindsiding me when the time is right. As for now, I think I'll focus on preparing for this adjustment. And get a Visa. Gonna need one of those.