Hi everyone! Recently I decided to take a gap year teaching English as a foreign language in Vietnam. This blog will serve as my place to document and share my life over the next 7 to 11 months as I live and work in 'Nam!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Got a job
Got a job on Thursday! Yesterday was my first day. It's an awesome job. I have my own desk, a brand new computer, a bus that takes me to work, and very.. very good pay! Not to mention they buy everyone lunch every day. And I have (sort of) a secretary. I'm going to call him a secretary just because it sounds cool, but what he really does is makes sure that I have all the materials to plan my classes for any given week, brings me to class, and sits in class in case any Vietnamese-English translating is needed. Oh, and not only am I an English teacher, but now I'm also a math teacher!! Poor kids...
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Max, Sounds like great news about the job! Uncle John
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have a mother!!!!! : )
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear the good news on the job. I'm looking forward to seeing some photos and hearing all about your students! ...and a math teacher too? What age are you teaching?
LOVE YOU!!!! xxooo!
Your (other) mom
Max, That's great news about the job. As far as teaching math goes. Tell them the old Ben Franklin saying "Make a dollar -- spend a dollar and one : tragedy. Spend 99c ; happiness !! I am still unemployed any jobs for old men out there? Grandpop
ReplyDeleteI cannot shake how cool it is to picture you there walking around living!!!! How many Americans do they see? What a great ambassador you are for all of us. Stay wide open, taking all of this in. I am so psyched for the students you have, too. Think how much they must want to learn!!!! I bet they memorize everything you do. Keep having fun and taking us along for the ride. And I am glad you went for the cool new bike. Hugs, Michelle
ReplyDeleteSecretary? How do you say "assistant" in the native language... sounds great... I'll have my secretary, er... assistant send an congratulatory card... keep it up, have fun. Uncle Steve
ReplyDeleteSo glad everything is going well. I miss you lots, and will definitely miss you more once I'm home for Thanksgiving slash Christmas and stuff... I expect gifts when you return, as you will be missing my 20th birthday. Okay enough about me. WRITE MORE! I want to see more pictures tooo!!! Take some pictures of your students!!
ReplyDeleteGood call on reminding your bro. not to forget your 20th B-day! You send him some ideas . . . :)
ReplyDeleteMax, huge congrats on your job. Now you can settle in and really enjoy! Love Aunt Karen
ReplyDeleteMax! That sounds awesome. First job out of college and you already have people working for you... smart. I'm going to try to follow in your path with that.
ReplyDeleteLove you and stay safe! This whole experience sounds amazing! I might need to come visit... maybe a huge cousin spring break to visit you? I'll start working on the logistics.
Emily