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Okay, not too overwhelming. I had a nice little cry to relieve some of the pressure. Things are generally fine. The visa process is going along as smoothly as possible (as far as I can tell). Smoother, in that it only took about 2 weeks out of the predicted 4 to get my work visa approved. Once I have it in hand, I can apply for my residence permit.
And here is where the new wrinkle is. If I mail my visa application to Seattle, it'll take about 2 weeks to process, which means that I can get to Taiwan around August 5, which would get me out of quarantine around the 12th -- just in time for the first day of school on the 15th. However, I could fly to Singapore, where their TECO office is open to walk-ins. If I get my visa stuff, I can leave here around Friday, apply for my permit on about July 25th, get my visa around the 27th or 28th, and get out of quarantine around August 5th which would allow me to have a week or so get in my classroom and make preparations. It's more expensive, obviously, but I would get a little vacation. I've never been to Singapore before. I don't think I'll get to travel during the next school year unless Taiwan does away with quarantines this year. And this is fine. I can explore Taiwan during my breaks.
Still, it's a lot to consider. Thankfully, my job isn't pressuring me one way or the other. They aren't paying for my flights. I have a flight bonus for my summer flight home. This school doesn't include moving expenses as one of its benefits, and I knew that.
I don't know. I really want to get to school before it starts, because it will make the transition easier. I'm going to make my final decision once I get my work visa. If I can't get a decent flight, I won't go. I'll wait and mail my paperwork. Maybe I'll get lucky and it will be processed super quickly.
Until then, I'll just keep watching Midsomer Murders. It's so soothing. 😬
And here is where the new wrinkle is. If I mail my visa application to Seattle, it'll take about 2 weeks to process, which means that I can get to Taiwan around August 5, which would get me out of quarantine around the 12th -- just in time for the first day of school on the 15th. However, I could fly to Singapore, where their TECO office is open to walk-ins. If I get my visa stuff, I can leave here around Friday, apply for my permit on about July 25th, get my visa around the 27th or 28th, and get out of quarantine around August 5th which would allow me to have a week or so get in my classroom and make preparations. It's more expensive, obviously, but I would get a little vacation. I've never been to Singapore before. I don't think I'll get to travel during the next school year unless Taiwan does away with quarantines this year. And this is fine. I can explore Taiwan during my breaks.
Still, it's a lot to consider. Thankfully, my job isn't pressuring me one way or the other. They aren't paying for my flights. I have a flight bonus for my summer flight home. This school doesn't include moving expenses as one of its benefits, and I knew that.
I don't know. I really want to get to school before it starts, because it will make the transition easier. I'm going to make my final decision once I get my work visa. If I can't get a decent flight, I won't go. I'll wait and mail my paperwork. Maybe I'll get lucky and it will be processed super quickly.
Until then, I'll just keep watching Midsomer Murders. It's so soothing. 😬
