The hiking and walking trails here vary from boardwalks to rugged coastline, from sparse bogs to thick forests. Exploring can continue for hours or days, whichever is your preference. My favorite time to hike is the Fall, but as long as the trails are not too icy, I'll go all seasons, including winter.
You know when you're hiking, you come to a point where you have to decide which route to take, and it's always fun to explore. Right now, I'm at that place professionally. I have several paths in front of me, and I'm not sure which one to take. It's a great place to be... so many opportunities to choose from. But each option will take work and has its benefits and drawbacks.
I want to live overseas again at some point. My teen suggests doing this before the babe reaches Grade 4. So working in an organization with international presence would be beneficial... not to mention my desire to do more international related projects, deal with people in different parts of the world, etc. St. John's is definitely growing with respect to international presence, particularly in the oil and gas industry. So I could direct my efforts there. Terry works in that industry and we could both be marketable in the same places we travel to in the future. That's the logical side of my brain thinking.
I want meaningful work. No discussion there. So I could work with not-for-profits, where much of my experience has been so far. It's comfortable for sure. But I want to grow. I need to move forward. I need to be challenged. And, indeed, I know money isn't everything, but I do want a certain lifestyle. Let's be honest, it takes a certain amount of money to do things. I want to travel. I want to snowboard. I want to entertain my friends and family. Indeed hiking costs nothing, but I want to hike in the middle of winter so I need good gear. It takes money, and we all know that. So working with a non-profit would need to provide me with a challenging role and my target income.
I want flexibility. Yep. I'm a Mommy again and that means my focus is right there. My teen may be entering adulthood, but my babe will need me in the morning, noon, and night. I've been in this place before, and flexibility has won over big leaps and bounds in my career in the past (although I did some amazing things in my career no doubt). This time, I'm aiming for both. So there's the option of consulting... using my past experiences and contacts made. But am I ready for that? And would that be good for my overseas goals? And will I make the money I need for my desired lifestyle?
So Newfoundland may be a place less traveled. And it's one in a million of the options when selecting a place to visit and experience. I highly recommend it. But I am not sure which path I recommend for myself - yet. I've selected the path less traveled before - sometimes it was a success, sometimes not. For now, I'm lucky to have this time to figure it out. I think I'll take my little one on a trail today to explore, revel in the beauty, and maybe get a step closer to wherever I'm going.
Namaste
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