I wanted to share our latest development with you. We've known about it for a few weeks, but we were keeping it quiet until things developed, which they are now.
Basically, there is a possibility that we may move to Mexico in the next few months, and we need prayers and support. It is a huge decision, and we need much wisdom and faith.
In brief, Richard has a friend (from Ilo) who has been working in Mexico for the past 2 years. He was brought there by his friends (Peruvians) who moved there a few years before him, to work in banking. They recently contacted Richard about a possibility of working there as well.
Not to bore with details, just the basics. But it is for a large bank that had a recent large merger. They are branching into microfinancing in Mexico, which Peru has been doing for 25 years (the bank that Richi now works for). So, they want people with experience in microfinance, that they can trust to help train their people in Mexico and then be the administrator of an agency.
So the deal is.... it seems to be a great carrer opportunity for Richard. That's really the only reason I am considering this move. It would move him from working "on the street" meaning hustling and bustling to get clients, credits etc. and move him into an administrative position. It would give him the opportunity to learn new skills and advance in his profession. They are just starting out in this project there and Mexico is a huge economy, so who knows where it could take him, but it would give him an opporutnity that is much harder to come by in Peru. He works very hard under lots of pressure here and it seems it will only get work in the near future.
So, of course pros and cons. The above are the pros.
The cons, for me at least. Starting over again in a new country that is neither his nor mine. (although yes the US would be more accessible, and may lead to future jobs there). So, another major change in my/our lives.
- I am not a huge fan of large cities, which is where we would be starting out.
- Mexico is less stable than Peru in some ways, with the drug cartels etc and violence of large cities. (Peru has a very promising economy in the next 5 years)
- The cost of living is higher than Peru. So of course $$$
- New baby=new country.....aaahhhhhhhhh
- Being away from family and friends.
I'm sure there are others, but those are my main thoughts right now. My plan now is to just take it slow, meaning that I don't want to think of it as a permanent change but a commitment of 2 years and then reassess. (actually I try not to think about it much at all). Things are always changing so 2 years might be a stretch haha...
We now have to think about what is best for us as a family. It is still a new reality for us both. We will be celebrating 1 year of marriage in July and 2.5 years of being together. Baby Z is almost at 36 weeks and will be here any time now. We aren't in our 20's and really almost in our 40's and this feels like it has different ramifications.
Anyway, that's the situation. We just ask for your prayers if you pray and any positive thoughts you can send our way. Possibly you have suggestions, advice or anything to add to the mix....pass it on. We are open. It's a huge decision that will change our lives. Richard was just missing the beach and Ilo yesterday. He has never left Peru except when we went to the US this past year, so I think it will be even harder for him, but he is excited about the prospects.
Just never know about us....keeps us ready for anything.
The project leaders will be arriving in Tacna on Monday, and so he will have his interview and learn about their proposal sometime next week. That's all folks. Enjoy Memorial Day weekend....hope there is sunshine in your today.
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