Monday, 30 April 2012

What next?

Above is a question I’ve been asked with an increasing frequency for a number of months now.  The real honest answer is, I don’t know, but I’m trusting that God does.

I feel a strong ‘pull’ towards moving back to the UK, so that is what I plan to do in June.  I’m also leaning towards finding a job in which I can use my French language skills (but not teaching!), preferably in an office-based environment as this has previously suited me.  I am also looking to learn new skills which would allow me more flexibility for work in the future (i.e. accountancy/IT skills).  Might all sound a bit vague, but it’s a start.  And in the current job climate, it might not be a bad thing to not get too specific!

As for where to look for jobs, where to live and who to live with…that’s all unclear too.  To a large extent these things are interdependent.  I’ve had it pointed out to me that moving back in with my family might not be very easy as I haven’t lived at home for more than 4 weeks for 5 years now.  One thing which is fairly obvious is that most French-speaking jobs are in London.  But I don’t fancy the commute into London every day.  Can’t have everything though.

Since last November I have been applying for various UK graduate schemes which start in September, but have not been successful in getting past the online tests for the few that have shown interest in me (which is strange as it was the maths which proved the problem, yet this was my strongest point at A level).  Though if these jobs aren’t right for me it’s better to get rejected at this stage than much further down the line, so from that point of view I’m relieved.

Voilà, hope that wasn’t too much to get your head around.  I really want to make a move in line with what God wants and where I can reach out to those around me to make an impact for Him.  Prayers appreciated!

Fiona x

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