Ruminations

An interesting day that had me ruminating a lot about my career, my future, and the general striving for contentment and balance.

In the wrap-up session the national lead announced he will be shifting to a regional role and the Mozambique director job will become vacant. When I congratulated him he encouraged me to apply. It was gratifying to hear that he sees me as having the capability, and being based in Mozambique over Tanzania is what I have wanted.

In the past I’ve accepted roles without considering the wider aspects of what life will be like outside of work. And I think many roles in my sector, whilst often exciting, are proving difficult for me to achieve balance, simplicity and an enhanced sense of wellbeing, which is what I currently want. So I must stick to my plan of taking a long break when my contract ends next year. I can always try and return to Mozambique in the future if I decide that is the best thing.

To illustrate my thoughts, this pool has been sitting in the middle of all of our rooms for the last few days, but our work sessions and work-based socialising have lasted so long that no one has made time to get in. I am only ever going to be the type of person to get up at 5.30am for a wholesome dip if I am made less haggard by work.

The plan remains in place. A luta continua.