I'm graduating college in a semester and I'd most likely move from the East Coast to out west (bay area or Los Angeles). One part of me wants to jump into a career that I am passionate about (in entertainment) as soon as possible, given that it's a very competitive field and the only way to make money in it is to network and work your ass off. I've been to LA before, had a great time -- but it's nothing incredibly special to me. However, I have yet to live there since swallowing the red pill.
But, at the same time, I've been reading the forum and improving the way I think about myself, life and the opportunities in the world -- and realized that there is so much abroad. Jumping into the California scene would limit me to one segment of the world, where I will be working my ass off for what would arguably be considered a good payoff. I am a very hard worker, but I'm not sure I'm that entirely passionate about the career choice that forcing myself within one industry, which takes place in one sect of the US, will be smart. Especially since there is so much out there.
I've been considering teaching abroad for six months or so. As far as I know, it's the best way for someone in my position (22, without much money, working while finishing school) to explore and to be able to finance it.
I'm sure there's a lot of personal growth attributed to travel and exploration -- but I haven't yet experienced it. It seems like my best opportunities are in Thailand and Korea, but it would be a dream of mine to, in the near future, to travel Europe. I'm sure the beautiful beaches and women in Thailand and Korea are great. But, it seems extremely difficult for someone like me to land a short-term job in a European country. I would really appreciate the advice in my situation, in helping me decide if I should move out west, work, and save up for a backpacking trip, somehow finagle my way into the European English teaching world, or try my luck in Korea or Thailand.
TL;DR: Unsure if I should move out west, follow a passion and confine myself to one location/industry OR find a way to explore the world directly out of college.
I'm going to post in the abroad forum about starting teaching in January (spring semester), but I'd appreciate any info, whether in this thread or a PM. I've read the travel forums, but had this dilemma, figured I'd post it here.
Thanks,
Renberg
But, at the same time, I've been reading the forum and improving the way I think about myself, life and the opportunities in the world -- and realized that there is so much abroad. Jumping into the California scene would limit me to one segment of the world, where I will be working my ass off for what would arguably be considered a good payoff. I am a very hard worker, but I'm not sure I'm that entirely passionate about the career choice that forcing myself within one industry, which takes place in one sect of the US, will be smart. Especially since there is so much out there.
I've been considering teaching abroad for six months or so. As far as I know, it's the best way for someone in my position (22, without much money, working while finishing school) to explore and to be able to finance it.
I'm sure there's a lot of personal growth attributed to travel and exploration -- but I haven't yet experienced it. It seems like my best opportunities are in Thailand and Korea, but it would be a dream of mine to, in the near future, to travel Europe. I'm sure the beautiful beaches and women in Thailand and Korea are great. But, it seems extremely difficult for someone like me to land a short-term job in a European country. I would really appreciate the advice in my situation, in helping me decide if I should move out west, work, and save up for a backpacking trip, somehow finagle my way into the European English teaching world, or try my luck in Korea or Thailand.
TL;DR: Unsure if I should move out west, follow a passion and confine myself to one location/industry OR find a way to explore the world directly out of college.
I'm going to post in the abroad forum about starting teaching in January (spring semester), but I'd appreciate any info, whether in this thread or a PM. I've read the travel forums, but had this dilemma, figured I'd post it here.
Thanks,
Renberg