Overseas Stint

Saw an ad in the newspaper, requesting for teachers who are interested in going overseas to teach in either China, Vietnam or Indonesia. It suddenly occurred to me that since I'm not wanted here, I might as well try my luck in a foreign country. Though there is no, or may be low, demand for old male teacher like me here, I believe these upcoming countries are not as fussy. I mean as long as my passion for teaching is still there, there is a very high, at least higher than locally, possibility that I might be needed over there. Imagine having students who are ever ready to learn meeting a teacher who is ever ready to teach. A pair match indeed.

However, the requirement of having to reside in the foreign country for at least 2 years, made me have second thoughts. I have always enjoyed the peace and stability here and the thought of having to live under a completely different system in an unknown place with unfamiliar faces, doesn't appeal to me. Not only would I miss my friends, students and relatives here but more importantly I would miss my favourite local delicacies like laksa and chao guo tiao. I also wouldn't bear to sell my cosy flat which has been my haven for the past few years.

On the other hand, a change in environment has its advantages too. I can always adapt to the new way of life and make new friends and have new students. I can also adjust my taste buds to enjoy their dishes. Thus, in a way it isn't completely a bad idea to move out of Singapore, at least for the moment. Anyway, it's still too early to decide as I'm not even sure if they want me over there. What if they prefer young ladies too? Perhaps then I should go for an operation to change my gender and to revitalise my look before making any further plans. Or perhaps I should just let nature takes its course and take things as it comes. What will be will be, right?

~~~ Stay Positive! Stay Happy! ~~~
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