One of my nephews had a huge decision recently. Follow his heart and take a challenging job with lots of opportunity to learn but in an isolated, brutally cold location, or accept an entry level position in the city where he owns a home and has begun to establish roots? His choice would also affect his wife and 2 year old son. His mother was quite distressed by the thought of not seeing them for an extended period of time, and by the potential hardships of remote life.
The position, Canada's most northernly social worker, had been vacant to for two years. Even though he is a new graduate, he felt that he would be contributing more, and learning more, so off they go. A huge factor in the decision was the fact that he had access to technology for support from his supervisor in another remote northern community and would be able to consult with her.
He will be living in Resolute, with an average year round temperature of minus 16!! It will take 3 days of travel to get there, all by air. I will be following his blog with interest.
"Talents are common, everyone has them - but rare is the courage to follow our talents where they lead."
~ Anon
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