"So what have we learned from this? Never walk away from your job till you have your ticket and are on your way to the airport." Yup I just had those words spoken to me by a friend. Now I know she meant no harm but at this point it was all I could do to keep it together so I promptly got off the phone with her. Who needs to hear such a thing? I mean I think I've done a very good job of beating myself up over this entire situation. I'm sure if you look closely you'd be able to see the bruises. Heck you don't even have to look closely, they're huge and glaring!
I think it's time to admit that I've been taken for a ride. Gave up everything and am left with nothing. Wait. No. That's a lie. I've been left with tons of debt, anxiety, loads of sleepless nights, tons of "be patient/we're working on it/there's a classroom for you/visa processing" emails, it's going to work out sentiments from supportive people and a big pill I now must swallow. So I guess this experience has given me a lot...of things I never wanted nor needed. My life now and as it was a year ago before Teach Away and ADEC stepped into it was not perfect but I was doing very well for my age...now, now it's a struggle. This weekend I move out of my home. I would cry if I had any tears worth wasting. I think I'll save the ones I have left for more important things.
Guess I titled this blog correctly 'cause TeachAway & ADEC have taught me a lesson I shall not soon forgetn and I'm learning what it is to be completely without. My capacity for empathy surely will be increased by this.
So it's finally official? They definitely can't sort your visa? That.....sucks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sympathy Amy. I haven't heard officially but no one seems to know what's going on and my bills surely aren't paying themselves. I still want to go but for now I'm mentally moving on.
ReplyDeleteProbably the best thing. I know I've gone from hoping to depart in January to waiting until January for an interview, so I feel your pain (on a TINY level) - it's just time to move on the Plan B. I honestly do wish you good luck! I'm sure that after a few months you will be back on track and able to pick up all the pieces.
ReplyDeletePeace.