This past month it's seemed like the universe is trying to really make my question my move home.
The first thing is I cannot for the life of me find a proctor for an exam I have to take. I've called over 20 people and no one can help me. Waiting to take this exam until I get back to the States means I have to wait an additional 3 months to take my first CPA exam section, something I don't want to do. Korea is seems to be against me becoming an accountant.
Second, I was talking on Skype with my dad a couple of weeks ago about how I have to get a new iPhone when I get back and he said he thought I would change my mind and stay. So my own father thinks I should/will stay.
Third, when I was telling this to my mom later, she mentioned that she thinks I'm going to go back to Korea in a year or two to work again. So my mom doesn't think I'll last that long either!
Another thing was earlier this week I got a call from a expat recruiter about a position they are filling now for a client. The CEO of Hyundai welding needs a foreign executive assistant and the unnegotiated pay is the same as what I am making now. Even though being an executive assistant sounds super boring, it could have been a way to get my foot in the door and network with a bunch of people. Afterexchanging emails and talking on the phone with the recruiter, I declined the chance to interview.
Last, one of my favorite bakeries in Seoul just opened literally meters from my apartment. It's so cool and they have REAL bread and lots of vintage repurposed furniture to drink coffee and lounge on. I'm totally going there this morning for some coffee once they open. ^^
So universe, you seem to be really tempting me with some signs that Korea is my transient home. Unfortunately for you, I'm pretty stubborn and am committed to 1-2 years back in the States. I will book my flight within the next week. I already sent letters to all my family with my arrival date so I'm making it work!!
The first thing is I cannot for the life of me find a proctor for an exam I have to take. I've called over 20 people and no one can help me. Waiting to take this exam until I get back to the States means I have to wait an additional 3 months to take my first CPA exam section, something I don't want to do. Korea is seems to be against me becoming an accountant.
Second, I was talking on Skype with my dad a couple of weeks ago about how I have to get a new iPhone when I get back and he said he thought I would change my mind and stay. So my own father thinks I should/will stay.
Third, when I was telling this to my mom later, she mentioned that she thinks I'm going to go back to Korea in a year or two to work again. So my mom doesn't think I'll last that long either!
Another thing was earlier this week I got a call from a expat recruiter about a position they are filling now for a client. The CEO of Hyundai welding needs a foreign executive assistant and the unnegotiated pay is the same as what I am making now. Even though being an executive assistant sounds super boring, it could have been a way to get my foot in the door and network with a bunch of people. Afterexchanging emails and talking on the phone with the recruiter, I declined the chance to interview.
Last, one of my favorite bakeries in Seoul just opened literally meters from my apartment. It's so cool and they have REAL bread and lots of vintage repurposed furniture to drink coffee and lounge on. I'm totally going there this morning for some coffee once they open. ^^
So universe, you seem to be really tempting me with some signs that Korea is my transient home. Unfortunately for you, I'm pretty stubborn and am committed to 1-2 years back in the States. I will book my flight within the next week. I already sent letters to all my family with my arrival date so I'm making it work!!
A cafe I went to earlier this week to work on writing some letters home
Cryptic cafe receipt.
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