tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post964063494493425138..comments2023-10-18T05:15:26.428-04:00Comments on Divine Comedy of Errors: What next?eileenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15435132755332951836noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-7486666851343090492009-11-26T20:27:44.486-05:002009-11-26T20:27:44.486-05:00Uganda is one of about 10 nations on the planet th...Uganda is one of about 10 nations on the planet that I think you would be very, very foolish to go to. It is not a safe country, even in the capital, and not for the run-of-the-mill poverty-fueled crime reasons. You should watch the info on this site: http://www.invisiblechildren.com/home.php Bear in mind that the site is aimed at high school kids, so they are whitewashing a lot of the violence.<br /><br />The Australian opportunity sounds awesome, and there a lot more opportunities to come, just keep applying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-11468290924484240292009-11-23T18:24:02.574-05:002009-11-23T18:24:02.574-05:00hey, thanks for the advice, everyone! I let austra...hey, thanks for the advice, everyone! I let australia know that I have a pending job offer in the hopes that it will speed up getting a more definitive yes or no from them. I think i'm just antsy to get something settled but i shouldn't rush into anything. on the other hand, both are good/interesting options, relatively short-term, and i am really ready to move on to something new...eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435132755332951836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-70018851149434670522009-11-23T00:09:00.867-05:002009-11-23T00:09:00.867-05:00take your time. life isn't a race. you may f...take your time. life isn't a race. you may feel like you need to play catch-up but if you jump at an opportunity that isn't right, well, you know the end of this sentence. <br /><br />the best advice someone has ever given to me is: choose your opportunity. don't let the opportunity choose you.Tinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-3292076667747499022009-11-22T15:14:30.783-05:002009-11-22T15:14:30.783-05:00I also have to agree with many of the other poster...I also have to agree with many of the other posters - Australia seems to be a great opportunity and more in line with your long term plans. Think of it this way - if you still aren't psyched about research after starting a short project in a cool place, than you know a future in research isn't for you. At the end of the day, like other people have said, go with your gut.Meghan Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809013233245488729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-59909112881220922182009-11-22T13:01:07.173-05:002009-11-22T13:01:07.173-05:00Can you talk to the people in Australia and let th...Can you talk to the people in Australia and let them know your situation...that you need to make a decision ASAP because you have a pending offer? This might get them to move a little faster on their end.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04188160201772091706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-84811221315842526462009-11-20T17:34:55.283-05:002009-11-20T17:34:55.283-05:00Are these the only options your are going to wait ...Are these the only options your are going to wait for?<br /><br />Sounds like while Uganda may be a great experience it is not what you are really for. Keep looking at the Australia option and continue looking.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-2380544890180298642009-11-20T16:45:31.497-05:002009-11-20T16:45:31.497-05:00To echo some other people's sentiments, it see...To echo some other people's sentiments, it seems like your mind is somewhat made up on the Uganda option already. The Australia option sounds intriguing, but since that hasn't come together yet, you can explore other options in the meantime. I'm a big fan of going with your gut on things - on the big life decisions, you usually have a strong feeling either way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-33936356571796290392009-11-20T16:12:56.408-05:002009-11-20T16:12:56.408-05:00Agree: no need to jump at the first two possibilit...Agree: no need to jump at the first two possibilities that float along.Ryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-53035076957330039242009-11-20T14:23:12.677-05:002009-11-20T14:23:12.677-05:00I'd say trust your gut. If Australia sounds li...I'd say trust your gut. If Australia sounds like a better match, then go that way. It's not like these are the last two jobs in the world for you, just the first of many opportunities. So hold out for the one you want, and, if you don't get it, see what else comes down the hopper.<br /><br />That's my 2 cents, anyway.KcMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397124508151496053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-40107920239771123432009-11-20T12:25:19.854-05:002009-11-20T12:25:19.854-05:00I don't think you should think of these 2 as t...I don't think you should think of these 2 as the only options. They may be the only options right now, aka today, but you've been in a program for 6 years. You owe yourself and deserve more time than a week to think you are out of options-psycho (take it from all of your buddies who have been or are unemployed). Give it time, and only take a job in a place like Uganda if it is your dream job...which this is not. (insert pointing finger and angry face). We can discuss further next week!Erinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-33024010684299190302009-11-20T10:40:17.352-05:002009-11-20T10:40:17.352-05:00"I'm a scientist not a teacher" seem..."I'm a scientist not a teacher" seems to be the deciding statement. Decline the Uganda offer, ask Oz for a formal offer, and then take it. Science!<br /><br />-tTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13642959051981803805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-85568278758357119652009-11-20T10:35:38.126-05:002009-11-20T10:35:38.126-05:00Well, the key is whether or not you get the OZ off...Well, the key is whether or not you get the OZ offer. If you do, I'd go there. But, if they're not set in stone and Uganda is the only option on the table, then do that. <br /><br />Or, do both! ;) Uganda first and then Oz.The Kmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618428706283255293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-75144344442746112412009-11-20T07:16:26.766-05:002009-11-20T07:16:26.766-05:00Australia seems to be the more convenient option. ...Australia seems to be the more convenient option. But in any case, I'd ask you if you're a Christian. If you are, I'd tell you to pray to God about your situation.Johannehttp://familyfinancialhelpusa.com/category/food-stamps/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15092297.post-18846962564105714222009-11-19T22:59:36.443-05:002009-11-19T22:59:36.443-05:00Well, you know what I'm going to say: COME TO ...Well, you know what I'm going to say: COME TO OZ! There's still a whole lot of the country to explore. Plus you do have a support system of people you know here (though whether that's a plus or a minus is debatable). :)Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02278844369320771025noreply@blogger.com