As I mentioned last night my options seem to be drying up faster than the reservoirs in California (too soon?). Today I talked with my boss about staying late into the season. He told me that he certainly saw me being able to stick around until Columbus Day, but that work most likely would die-off then. Even then, hours may diminish and opportunities for overtime with them. So the way that I see it is I have a few options...
I can try to substitute in my hometown to offset some of the loss of hours, in hopes of building my resume and eventually getting a full-time teaching job, where I could travel during the summer months and over school vacations. There really aren't many other jobs that offer the same amount of time off, however the pay-rate is certainly lower than that of most traditional career paths. I know that I would enjoy teaching and hopefully inspiring kids, but I don't know how likely it is to acquire a full-time position in my hometown, especially without a degree in teaching (perhaps engineers can teach math without one?)
Another option would be to look for another engineering job. I would hate to leave home again for this, but I think with a warmer climate, and possibly with a government position I could really enjoy it for a few years and save some serious cash for a second trip with equipment!
My last option and the one I feel most likely to take, as it is the easiest and most exciting, would be to travel again over the winter and spend the small amount of savings I have...Although it would bring me immediate satisfaction, and contribute to my travel blog, I think that I would come back next summer and feel like I was back at square one. No savings, not many job opportunities, and a burning desire to be on the road. I have thought about approaching banks to apply for a small business loan for starting an adventure/travel blog/vlog website, but I'm not sure how I would pitch it to them, and if they would bite. If anyone has had any success with taking out loans, or asking local businesses for sponsors, I would love to hear any advice you might have. Email is: Adrian.amy06@gmail.com.
Let me know if you have been reading and can think of any alternative options, or if you have comments/suggestions regarding my listed options above. Thanks, Adrian
I can try to substitute in my hometown to offset some of the loss of hours, in hopes of building my resume and eventually getting a full-time teaching job, where I could travel during the summer months and over school vacations. There really aren't many other jobs that offer the same amount of time off, however the pay-rate is certainly lower than that of most traditional career paths. I know that I would enjoy teaching and hopefully inspiring kids, but I don't know how likely it is to acquire a full-time position in my hometown, especially without a degree in teaching (perhaps engineers can teach math without one?)
Another option would be to look for another engineering job. I would hate to leave home again for this, but I think with a warmer climate, and possibly with a government position I could really enjoy it for a few years and save some serious cash for a second trip with equipment!
My last option and the one I feel most likely to take, as it is the easiest and most exciting, would be to travel again over the winter and spend the small amount of savings I have...Although it would bring me immediate satisfaction, and contribute to my travel blog, I think that I would come back next summer and feel like I was back at square one. No savings, not many job opportunities, and a burning desire to be on the road. I have thought about approaching banks to apply for a small business loan for starting an adventure/travel blog/vlog website, but I'm not sure how I would pitch it to them, and if they would bite. If anyone has had any success with taking out loans, or asking local businesses for sponsors, I would love to hear any advice you might have. Email is: Adrian.amy06@gmail.com.
Let me know if you have been reading and can think of any alternative options, or if you have comments/suggestions regarding my listed options above. Thanks, Adrian
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