Ok, now its time to get down to the nitty gritty!
What on earth am I actually DOING in Malawi?
Here are some details from the job description:
“There is a long-established medical research project on the northern shores of Lake Malawi, near a village called Chilumba. It is an undeveloped and safe area of outstanding natural beauty. In the area there are no English speaking schools. The Scottish manager of the project has two children who are being home schooled. They are extremely socialised, with lots of friends (they are fluent Chitumbuka speakers) but need teaching in English. There are usually 4-5 young expatriates working at the medical project and many well educated and friendly young Malawians.
Large garden (and great weather) for outdoor activities, lake for swimming Group teaching of girls plus their Malawian friends (about 10 children) in the afternoons – swimming, sports, art, drama, music etc.
Opportunities to do voluntary work at local schools if desired.
School room is a large room in children’s home set in a beautiful garden with lake view.
etc.
Person spec:
UK primary school teacher with experience of UK schooling
Adventurous, imaginative and energetic nature
Resourceful
Experience of travelling or living in a developing country an advantage
Those of nervous disposition need not apply (some of those bugs in Malawi are quite big!)”
(ahem... I am ignoring that last comment for now....)
Ok, also, when I was looking for this job description document, I found old emails from some wonderful friends who encouraged me to go for this:
“Are you ****ING KIDDING ME? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???!!!!! THAT is all I have to say on this matter, and that I should probs get my flight booked to Malawi summer 2012 for an epic travel adventure to visit you and those kids who will probs be total fairies living in the jungle of Malawi. Done. Go now. On you go. :D”
“Wow. What are you doing even CONSIDERING this? The subject should probably just read: “Hey Tarrah. Its this one. Apply now.” I couldn’t have written a more appropriate job for you. In fact, I’m pretty sure you just wrote this in your sleep last night and forgot about it.”
“THIS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!!!! I think I am just as giddy, giggling, and squealing with excitement as you are right now! This sounds absolutely fabulous! I mean, yes, you'd be living in rural Malawi - but MALAWI!!!! I read the "specs" of the job and you are the exact profile they are looking for! Everything happens for a reason my dear, so I say go full force into this, and if it works out, it's for a reason!”
Thanks again team! You are absolute gems, and I would never have had the courage to go for this job without your excitement to drive me to it! Hope to see you soon, Malawi side! xoxo
What on earth am I actually DOING in Malawi?
Here are some details from the job description:
“There is a long-established medical research project on the northern shores of Lake Malawi, near a village called Chilumba. It is an undeveloped and safe area of outstanding natural beauty. In the area there are no English speaking schools. The Scottish manager of the project has two children who are being home schooled. They are extremely socialised, with lots of friends (they are fluent Chitumbuka speakers) but need teaching in English. There are usually 4-5 young expatriates working at the medical project and many well educated and friendly young Malawians. Job Specs:
Large garden (and great weather) for outdoor activities, lake for swimming Group teaching of girls plus their Malawian friends (about 10 children) in the afternoons – swimming, sports, art, drama, music etc.
Opportunities to do voluntary work at local schools if desired.
School room is a large room in children’s home set in a beautiful garden with lake view.
etc.
Person spec:
UK primary school teacher with experience of UK schooling
Adventurous, imaginative and energetic nature
Resourceful
Experience of travelling or living in a developing country an advantage
Those of nervous disposition need not apply (some of those bugs in Malawi are quite big!)”
(ahem... I am ignoring that last comment for now....)
Now do you understand? How could I have passed this opportunity up?
Beyond this info however, what it will be like, what trouble I will get into, what fun I will have etc… Your guess is as good as mine! Stay tuned!
Ok, also, when I was looking for this job description document, I found old emails from some wonderful friends who encouraged me to go for this:
“Are you ****ING KIDDING ME? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???!!!!! THAT is all I have to say on this matter, and that I should probs get my flight booked to Malawi summer 2012 for an epic travel adventure to visit you and those kids who will probs be total fairies living in the jungle of Malawi. Done. Go now. On you go. :D”
“Wow. What are you doing even CONSIDERING this? The subject should probably just read: “Hey Tarrah. Its this one. Apply now.” I couldn’t have written a more appropriate job for you. In fact, I’m pretty sure you just wrote this in your sleep last night and forgot about it.”
“THIS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!!!! I think I am just as giddy, giggling, and squealing with excitement as you are right now! This sounds absolutely fabulous! I mean, yes, you'd be living in rural Malawi - but MALAWI!!!! I read the "specs" of the job and you are the exact profile they are looking for! Everything happens for a reason my dear, so I say go full force into this, and if it works out, it's for a reason!”
Thanks again team! You are absolute gems, and I would never have had the courage to go for this job without your excitement to drive me to it! Hope to see you soon, Malawi side! xoxo
can i ditto myself? Really though, THIS IS PERFECT FOR YOU!!! Love the updates Tar - and I hope to be gallivanting around Malawi with you soon!!
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