It’s currently thunderstoming in Buenos Aires, so I have decided to update my blog. A lot has happened since my last post.
To begin, I decided that I made a hasty decision in choosing my new apartment. Thus, I decided not to move in and look at more places. I think this was a wise decision because there turned out to be a few things that I didn’t like about it. I have looked at about ten different places, and I haven’t really been impressed with any place that I’ve seen.
Secondly, I got hired for a part-time teaching position during an impromptu interview when I dropped off my resume somewhere. I have now decided to turn down the job because I’m not sure Buenos Aires is the city for me.
I had been so busy running around trying to find a job and an apartment the first few days here that I completely didn’t make time to actually figure out if BA would be a good match for me. So, I am now going to book a private room in a hostel, explore for the next week or two and see if I want to live here.
I am leaning towards a smaller, different city. Why?
- The pay for teachers is low here. It’s not too difficult to find work, but it’s difficult to find work that pays well.
- The city is huge. I love big cities. However, it takes a long time to get from one side to the other. Also, there have been transportation strikes recently, and the subways have been closed on some days.
- I would like to work at a language institute or somewhere with more structure. Many of the English-teaching jobs here have no curriculum and few resources.
So, the next week or two, I will be enjoying myself in Buenos Aires and not worrying about finding work or an apartment. The only thing I have to think about is where would be a good city to work next. I am thinking about somewhere in Uruguay or Chile. I still miss Cusco dearly, but I think I want to try a new city.
Anyway, I’m sure things will work out. I’m just a bit confused on where to go next to work. After Buenos Aires, I will probably visit Uruguay for a few days since it’s so close.
Stay tuned for touristy pics!
Don’t know why I didn’t think of it before, but I’m going to talk with my friend, Miriam, who may have contacts for you in BA. She was a psychologist in BA and often goes back there to visit. Will see her Thursday night, and just sent her an email.
Good luck with everything and travel safe to Uruguay! I hear South Korea is awesome and I can definitely put you in touch with 2 of my friends who are teaching English there right now. I am a little disappointed that I will probably not be visiting you in South America, but I’m sure I’ll make it there another time!