Officially - Done.
Email sent - it's official :
"After 5 years in London (and 3 at Russell) I will be leaving this little island and returning to the Continent. But before I start complaining about the weekly strikes and work a 35 hour week, I will be heading to Mexico to work for a Microfinance institution for a few months (first round of tequilas are on me!).
In true English style I've been told that the best way to say goodbye is with a beer in one hand and a beer in the other, so if you're around , please join me for a drink (or ten two) at the Living Room on Friday 17th August from 5.30 pm
Hope to see you there."
The response I've had has been really positive. Most have expressed delight, actual excitement and overall understanding - every foreigner will most likely end up in a similar situation at some point. The difference is just that i've decided to take one step further. Attempting to push my level of understanding to new grounds, experience new sights, food, people and culture. I can only grow from this experience.
It came as no surprise that one person expressed sheer disbelief at the idea that I would want to move away from this money-focused industry. Just thinking of this conversation makes me cringe. It is such an "old world" view of us vs them, the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor. I can in no way pretend to know what it feels like to be in need. I have been blessed in that i have been able to receive a free education and benefit from a support system that allows me to cope if (and when) things do go wrong. But I am also aware of the world outside this bubble of "happy go-lucky" lifestyle. I have the opportunity to change the focus of my work from maintaining (and increasing wealth) to creating opportunity for developement and overall sustainability. I admit, this is (for now) just an opportunity to learn and contribute. But if you can't get excited about that, then it's time for a cold shower.
"After 5 years in London (and 3 at Russell) I will be leaving this little island and returning to the Continent. But before I start complaining about the weekly strikes and work a 35 hour week, I will be heading to Mexico to work for a Microfinance institution for a few months (first round of tequilas are on me!).
In true English style I've been told that the best way to say goodbye is with a beer in one hand and a beer in the other, so if you're around , please join me for a drink (or ten two) at the Living Room on Friday 17th August from 5.30 pm
Hope to see you there."
The response I've had has been really positive. Most have expressed delight, actual excitement and overall understanding - every foreigner will most likely end up in a similar situation at some point. The difference is just that i've decided to take one step further. Attempting to push my level of understanding to new grounds, experience new sights, food, people and culture. I can only grow from this experience.
It came as no surprise that one person expressed sheer disbelief at the idea that I would want to move away from this money-focused industry. Just thinking of this conversation makes me cringe. It is such an "old world" view of us vs them, the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor. I can in no way pretend to know what it feels like to be in need. I have been blessed in that i have been able to receive a free education and benefit from a support system that allows me to cope if (and when) things do go wrong. But I am also aware of the world outside this bubble of "happy go-lucky" lifestyle. I have the opportunity to change the focus of my work from maintaining (and increasing wealth) to creating opportunity for developement and overall sustainability. I admit, this is (for now) just an opportunity to learn and contribute. But if you can't get excited about that, then it's time for a cold shower.
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