tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276625069258118388.post8615034966756301768..comments2023-09-08T17:06:00.295+07:00Comments on Confessions of an ELF in Indonesia: To Renew or Not to Renew…That is the QuestionJuliannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03705513185308466455noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276625069258118388.post-20560706989431068422009-11-26T15:12:18.163+07:002009-11-26T15:12:18.163+07:00Banny - Hahaha, funny that you remember that!
Te...Banny - Hahaha, funny that you remember that! <br /><br />Teena - Good advice! I was actually already thinking about doing that. But right now I'm leaning more towards staying, especially after my fantastic diving experience last week! I hope my family can come visit. We'll see! Unfortunately, there are no free Continental flights to Indo. However, Continental does fly to Hawaii, so maybe if I stay another year I can rendezvous with my family for Christmas in Hawaii next year.Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705513185308466455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276625069258118388.post-43415714522564633182009-11-21T08:45:31.704+07:002009-11-21T08:45:31.704+07:00One of my friends here introduced me to this decis...One of my friends here introduced me to this decision making technique. Pretend that you have already decided and sit with that decision for a week, acting as if you have decided every time you think about the issue. Then you can see how it felt with no obligation.<br /><br />You did mention that the other ELFs seemed happier overall with their postings... so it might be a move up if you can change locations. <br /><br />Can your family come to visit? I sure wish we could :)<br /><br />TTeenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988901078656648613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276625069258118388.post-19917478449236641112009-11-20T00:57:16.711+07:002009-11-20T00:57:16.711+07:00Wow, I'm surprised you have to make a decision...Wow, I'm surprised you have to make a decision so soon. We ETAs had until the late spring/early summer to decide whether to extend. Perhaps it's time to bring out the good old magic eight ball again! :-) Hope to chat on the phone sometime soon! Love, Banny P.S. Remember your Bowdoin prof's words of wisdom: "Whatever decision you make will be the right one."CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09863967951188868786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276625069258118388.post-88139821093685178982009-11-19T17:21:16.600+07:002009-11-19T17:21:16.600+07:00A renewal is not automatic, but here's how it ...A renewal is not automatic, but here's how it works. Most sites are allowed to have an ELF for two years. Since my site had an ELF last year, UNG will most likely not be renewed. However, I am still eligible to request a renewal for another site in Indonesia. The catch here is that I have to be willing to accept any site I'm assigned; I can't request a specific city or university.Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705513185308466455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276625069258118388.post-16591609057026703932009-11-19T11:59:53.043+07:002009-11-19T11:59:53.043+07:00It is surprising that they've already started ...It is surprising that they've already started asking you about this. Is the only choice whether or not to accept this particular posting? Or would you be able to renew a posting elsewhere in Indonesia? Elsewhere in the world? <br /><br />I remember that the site says generally ELFs are only eligible for two postings. This is a big decision, so it's good that you're starting to think and share your ideas about what this all means.whatsithisreallyfoolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505791713912756746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276625069258118388.post-27233474413725011452009-11-19T11:06:01.971+07:002009-11-19T11:06:01.971+07:00Such a big decision, and so little time to make it...Such a big decision, and so little time to make it! I wish you the best of luck in figuring it out.Carissa Rodriguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691005773929002669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7276625069258118388.post-6599883214998245222009-11-19T10:14:48.565+07:002009-11-19T10:14:48.565+07:00Such a big deal! Take your time and REALLY think a...Such a big deal! Take your time and REALLY think about this! You will know what is right when the time is right. Good luck to you. Keep us posted.Jeanne Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06229521233931208802noreply@blogger.com