Todays date is the twentieth of April, 2011 and two days ago I completed my 3 month probationary period as a Director of Studies with EF English First in Gading Serpong........but in the words of the Talking Heads song, "How did I get here?"
Well back in April 2009 I arrived in Bumi Serpong Damai, fresh from a CELTA course in Chiang Mai, eager to get started as a teacher with English First.
The last couple of years saw me take on loads of extra responsibilities and in August 2010 I was interviewed for one of three available DOS positions that were imminent.
Getting the position I wanted, I began my probationary period at EF Gading Serpong in the Tangerang area in January and I have to say I've loved it so far and see no reason for that to change.
My plan with this blog is to keep a diary of my experiences that will hopefully interest you and occasionally amuse you too.
So what of the New Beginnings? Well the job change was one of them, but there were others. I needed to find somewhere to live. Previously I had used shared housing with other teachers whilst working as a teacher but I guess it's not a good idea to try to be the new boss and live amongst your colleagues too. So, with the help of our amazing GA (General Assistant) Nisa, I managed to find a comfortable 2 bedroomed house not too far from the school..........furnishing it is still an ongoing process!
Now I have my job and my house sorted, i can turn my attention to sorting out my love life!
Keep going Daron!
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