I was told today that I need to tell the admins whether I’m re-upping my contract by February 7th.
Why I want to stay:
- Get better at Kurdish
- money money money
- I’ve spent so much time settling in…
- I DON’T want to start looking for jobs again, and I DON’T really want to start from scratch again
Why I don’t want to stay:
- KURDISH MEN
- The school philosophy
- The conservativeness of this place
- Mean & petty colleagues
- No outdoor recreation
Conclusion: I’m not re-upping.
In Mutual Weirdness 
You won’t be starting from scratch. You’ve learned so much in this adventure that will serve you well for the next event. Money!? We don’ need no stinkin’ money! (Well, actually, we do, but I’m sure you’ll find a way to get some.)
You’re right, I won’t be starting from scratch. And other places in the world are probably much more hospitable than Kurdistan.