This summer I have had the opportunity to drive across the US of A, on a selfish tour of areas I have always wished I could visit.
The thoughts that cross your mind as you look out the window at sites you might have never seen if it weren't for the teaching opportunity in the UAE are varied and enlightening. The ability to travel more, do things I have never done and see the wonders of the world is the icing on the cake, but don't think that it doesn't come with a price.
Wherever you teach/work, there are consequences or trade-offs. This job is no different.
I have to say it is very rewarding for me, but it is also the most difficult work I have ever done. I have never worked harder or gone home more tired than I have for the last two years.
No matter where you live, you have bills to pay, choices to make, temptations to avoid or fall into and money issues, good or bad.
Personally, I have tried to not have any debt, pay my bills off every month or two months if necessary. The UAE is not a place you want to have any debt (within the country) and try to leave the "right" way.
Work is work, no matter where you are. It is messy, difficult, frustrating, rewarding, fun, an adventure or miserable from one day to the next. This is a constant, no matter where you are.
You will be informed about how you have been hired to work, not play and wait for the next vacation period.
On the other side, you are able to have some wonderful adventures in and out of the country.... due to location, holiday breaks and in some cases, ability to save money because there isn't any temptation to spend it (Western Zone).
I do think it is easier to save money due to the housing allowance and low utilities as well as the low price of gas.
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