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Oh welcome to the grown up world, decisions are never easy are they?! I always thought i'd go down the academic route, it was the given way especially once you start on an MA course, I was offered a students teaching role and a PhD but I turned it down, it didn't feel right, it was a gut feeling. I guess if travel is a biggie for you, it's probably best to do it while you're younger and you don't necessarily have all the ties of being older - ya know all the bills, responsibilities etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel, I'm of the same opinion of "do it while you're young". Although still young and sprightly - I'm in the late end of my 20's so I've already got two masters under my belt, an existing teaching job in the UK, and a house I inherited so all the bills and duties that come with that too -the decision definitely comes with a lot of baggage. But i'm basically in the exact same position you were in. The opportunity for a next step up on the academic ladder, and a possibility for a PhD too, but I have that feeling in my gut that I'd have a lot of regrets if I don't put the breaks on and try other things...If I was care free I think it would be a much easier decision but with all the above - that's what makes it challenging. It's great to hear form people who've gone through these same decisions!
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