After just over a year, my career as a teacher has come to an end. By my own choosing, no less.
The year I spent teaching English was not something that I had planned at all. In fact, it was something I was desperately trying to avoid because I didn’t want to become “just another English teacher” i.e. The stereotype.
Looking back on it, I know it was good for me. I was able to see another level of Japan I hadn’t seen before. I became very comfortable speaking and presenting in front of largish groups (40 or so people). I grew.
I learned to not take myself so seriously and discovered what I was looking for in terms of working. Starting last week, I’ve started working for myself. I am now a full-time freelance programmer.
And I couldn’t be happier.
