So, so far , I've been living in Japan for about four months. My contract is for an entire year, however, the board of education has asked that we let them know if we are staying for another year or not at the end of this year essentially. In my opinion, I think this is WAY too short notice to know for sure whether or not someone is to stay for another WHOLE year after the first years contact has ended.
Right now, I think I am about 50/50. If I think about it, thats 50% higher than when I initially had come here. I was only panning to stay for one year, but living and working here has hit a soft spot of mine. I don't see how so many people could already have their minds set on staying or going back home. I think if I were a few years younger, I would have no problem staying if I really liked my placement. However, i'm 24, and if I stay for another year, i'd be going back home when i'm 26!! Yikes! There are so many things that I have to think about when the idea of re- contracting comes up. The school I work at is great, the local people i've met are nice, and my situation as a whole is pretty good. There are just so many things to consider. I don't know what to dots frustrating.