The rest of my life qualifies as epic, right?
In the next year, I'm planning on moving to India from Toronto, Ontario. The change from growing up in Canada will be undoubtedly vast, but after finishing university in Toronto and never really having traveled in my life, I have an itch to see more of the world. I don't want to just go as a tourist however, only getting small snapshots of the world as it is, I want the whole picture, in all its glory.
I try not to have preconceptions about what I'll see, I know the tourism information available focuses on the rich culture and spices in the air. There will be plenty more to life in India than Diwali and curry. But in living in the country, embracing it as I hope it embraces me (we'll see how that one goes) I hope to really get a taste of the world.
Sentimentality aside, the job market for recent graduates (especially ones with English/Philosophy/Linguistics degrees it seems) is in less than workable shape, and I'm really craving more than the job that I have. The economy and job market in India are not only strong, but steadily growing. Not to mention the opportunities for an English graduate are considerably different then in North America.
My journey won't be easy, but very little in life worth doing ever is.
If you've stumbled across this blog (one of my first, I'll do my best) and have an inclination to comment, please do. If you have any experience with the job market or education, in Canada or India, I'm especially interested in what you have to say. For a bit more information on me, check out my LinkedIn profile.
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That's awesome! I too am going to India -- although my situation is a LITTLE different, I'm going BACK after a decade or so. But I'm with you... the job market is phenomenal over there, and the country is growing at an amazing pace!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the posts, would love to hear how your journey progresses!
I realize we don't spend much time together, but the thought of you leaving brings tears to my eyes. I hope you find what you're looking for and it enriches your life.. Your family will miss you very much. Please don't let what happened to Uncle Rob happen to you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Your Sis
Good for you shane... the sheer adventure of it all!!=)
ReplyDeleteThings will work out great ...just bear with the hiccups...like they say ..noything worthwhile in life ever comes easy..and trust me,india is waiting to welcome you with all her warmth and hospitality...
cheers and all the very best for one of the most memorable journeys of your life..=)
gita