At this point in my life, it seems as though I come up with a new and different "game plan" everyday. A few weeks ago, I had an idea of after I graduate (and after my one remainder month of being being in this small awesome town in California to be in my dear friend's wedding), that I pick up and go to Europe, specifically Scotland, and possibly pick up a social service kind of job there for few months then come back to the states and look into getting into grad school for the winter? Is acceptance to grad school even possible for the winter? I have no idea. But hey, it was just an idea I had and I loved it for like 2 days then came up with something new the next day. So at this point, my mind plays little ways and find ideas on what to do with my life for the next year or so.
Today I overheard this girl talking about some sort of nanny-ing job in Europe and my ears perked up. I have heard of this gig before. My friend did that a few years ago in France and if I remember correctly, she loved it? So Iget online, find this website that gives me all the details on this Europe-Nannny-Needing business (except they are called Au Pairs, not nannies). I go on this website and it gives a list of families that are in need of an Au Pair. Each entry (which were like 200 about) had a small bio and information about the family, why they need an Au Pair, the kids ages, and the perks for this gig. TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE it seemed like. A lot of "English speaking-great with kids- nice-and honest" Au Pairs are needed- I think I fit that quite well! My mind began to imagine fun thoughts about me exploring and having adventures in Europe doing this for a few months. Nothing permanent.
This is a fun idea to think about but then again, knowing myself these days, this idea may just leave my thoughts in about 3 days. Im not sure. But that is the fun part about planning my future- I am allowed to have ideas because well... why not? I am constantly putting my future in the Lord's hands and doing with my future what he knows is best for me. Until I know what that is, random searches for oppurtunities on GOOGLE has been my favorite hobby.
Should I nanny? Should I be a missionary? Should I pick up water basket weaving? I have no idea! Im still figuring things out. But for now, Ill practice my French and work on that passport....
Hey Jenn-that's a really cool idea. I know people who have done it and have either had really good or really bad experiences. I think the biggest thing that I've heard is that it can be pretty lonely, since you're probably not going to have any of your own friends near there and will have limited time to spend meeting people. And do they want full year contracts? I've also heard that it pays pretty well and lends to many travel opportunities.
ReplyDeleteGetting a passport is such a good idea, not just for this but in case anything comes up at all internationally. I'd say don't commit too soo-you've still got time, girl!
They have a lot of short term oppurtunities for about 3 months or so? And I am not committing to anything quite yet that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteI will still like to ask around for people who have done it before and see more of what they say. Thanks Rika! :)
Being a nanny in France? Yes a young girl going by herself to live in France seems like a great ide...wait. Oh yeah, I think you should watch Taken and rethink this gig!
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