One day I'll fly away... (maybe!)
So I've been fairly cryptic on twitter for the last couple of weeks... like... "totally not a forward-moving career move, but a very nice personal experience builder. I MIGHT WORK OVERSEAS NEXT YEAR OMG" ( source), and many other tweets before that hinting at my struggle with undecisiveness and fear of being shot down and fear of the unknown (I'm
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I suppose they've reinforced their background checking since, or maybe it's a different thing altogether in China. I know the recruiters I'm working with ask for a strong English background (schooling) so they don't end up with half-fluent people. Harsh, but I think they've had to deport people who'd just started because they'd lied, which is why they're really thorough now. I get it, and that's why I was doubtful I'd even get a reply in the first place.
Having studied in English for six years, I do feel like I'm less proficient as I used to be. My mum brought me up as only a proofing editor could: I learned a lot more about grammar and vocabulary with her, much more quickly. It helps that she was a stay-at-home mum, but then again others wouldn't have necessarily been so adamant about their kids writing like pros. I mean, heck, I represented my school at a regional dictation in grade 5, beating my school's grade sixers!
But yes, it's the back-and-forth switcharoo that often gets confusing. That's why I really like being with bilinguals, 'cause you can speak Frenglish with them without a worry in the world. I really miss high school for that...
Hmm, staying in Korea for the rest of my life? I dunno, but renewing a contract or two wouldn't be too bad I think. The conditions are really good over there, it's insane.
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