I have been presented with a few opportunities that I have been mulling over the past month. My last post on contentment was spurred on by my current situation of bewilderment on what to do.Opportunity #1: I have seriously considered a career in law enforcement for sometime now. It has always been an attractive job to me for many reasons. Long story short, I am in the applicant process for Rialto Police Department. Over a month ago I passed the written and three weeks ago I passed the agility exam (with flying colors I might add). The big day, however, is May 4th. That Tuesday is the Oral Board Examination. From what I understand, this will consist of department heads questioning me about my life, interests, skills, knowledge, intentions; essentially, everything under the sun regarding my character and my interests in the job. I am nervous just thinking about it. Pass and I enter the academy which the city will pay for me to attend. Good deal.
Opportunity #2: English. China. 10 months. I have been offered a teaching job in China that would last for 10 months (September '10- June '11). Teaching English at a private school in the capital city of Hebei not only sounds dreamy, but it would give me that oppurtunity to travel (and live!) abroad; a dream I have always held ever since I drank my first Thai Ice Tea. Mmm. The pay isn't great but I would get free room and internet. What else could I need? :-p The catch was that I had to make a decision by a few days ago. However due to my situation, which I explained dutifully to my Chinese contact, she has granted my till May 9th to give my yes/no. Most people think it would be a great opportunity for me, but they may just be saying that so I leave. I can't tell. As of now, it is my fall back choice. If I pass my oral board, then most likely I will stay right where I am.
Opportunity #3: If all else fails, I tryout for the Senior Photography department at Lifetouch. The Senior department would mean longer hours (though less traveling), a very small pay increase, more portrait photography (my absolute least favorite form), and no life. All in all, it wouldn't be too bad.
In the meantime, I have been studying for the oral board exam, reading up on Shijiazhuang, China, taking hundreds upon hundreds of school portraits, playing video games, and desperately praying to God for direction. I would appreciate your prayers too. There are more details that I decided to spare you from. If you are truly interested, you know my number.
