It looks like my contract in Mauritania is ending, without the possibility of renewal. My position will not be replaced. Since the day I arrived I planned on definitely staying a third year, if I was offered the opportunity. I was optimistic.
In February this year, the final positions for the 2011/2012 academic year were posted online and Mauritania was not on the list. Then I realized that I better start looking for another job. It is really too early to look though, since I actually won't need a new job until September. Since the program also cut most of the Africa positions this year, I guess my time as an English Language Fellow is drawing to a close. Just six more weeks. It is difficult to face an unknown future but I welcome the change. I know it will be hard to leave and I don't look forward to packing two years of living into boxes and saying goodbye to all my friends. I must start doing so now because six weeks is not enough time.
People keep asking me what I am doing next and I am ok with not having an answer. I am taking it all in stride with the knowledge that something better will come along when the time is right. In the mean time, I plan on having a nice vacation, doing a bit traveling, and enjoying the freedom of endless possibilities for the future.
good luck deeds! whatever is next will be wonderful and i look forward to reading all about it. in mpls now and wish you were here. it has been ages. love you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alison! That is so sweet of you. I wish I was in in MN right now too. One of these days hopefully our visits will overlap! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm with you -- things just fall into place, somehow. Enjoy the uncertainty for now. Nothing is written, as they say!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jocy. I have a couple leads but nothing solid! I plan on doing a lot of traveling this summer. I better enjoy it while I can!!!
ReplyDeleteIf you go we will miss you a lot.I hope to see you in the near future.Good luck and more thanks.
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