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Hmmm. Those are two factors I hadn't counted on--the job opportunity is in another country and you are really needed in the current one. Because of the second of these--and because you have a strong commitment to it--I think now that you will not kick yourself later on as I first thought might happen.Question mark as to whether I could get a visa to work in the country, Albion, but that's not what's stopping me. (Also question mark as to whether my family would deal well with the move and the particular situation, but that, too, could be explored).
It's not the dream job that's the problem; I agree, if it were that I'd apply, go there for an interview, work through that as a discernment process. The problem is the current job and that I'm needed here. It's the wrong time to leave.
I know nothing about this type of job search but in other areas I can't imagine actually having to go there until/unless both sides thought it was a likely possibility. Especially in the age of phone and Skype interviews.It'd be very expensive to apply, though. Especially if I have to apply for visas and things (and maybe fly over as part of the process?)
I take the point about networking, but the other side of the world is a long way away...
Thank you.Hope the psych interview goes well, shane. Not the most fun aspect of the process, but necessary.
I do like the language of the Book of Common Prayer. I don't use it myself, but a lot of it is quite Scriptural.I have my psych interview tomorrow with one of our two diocesan contacts for such things. The day after, I leave for liturgical training with the Met. Abp. in Charlotte, NC. Those who follow US news know that is not the most peaceable place this week. And, as an aside, I bleached my alb three times and it will pass for ivory now, which I hope is good enough.
Another aside, I was having a discussion about my pectoral cross (regularly an olive wood Celtic cross) with a couple of the parishioners Sunday. I happened to mention that I have a second, which is a crucifix, for the penitential seasons (Advent and Lent, or at least Lent). One of them went ballistic and gave me a good tongue lashing for even contemplating wearing a crucifix in the church. The lynch-pin of her argument: "This is a Protestant church!" I talked to my canon/mentor about this (consequently the lady was his mother-in-law) and he told me more or less that she gets her amusement from controversy and to ignore her and express my own churchmanship.
You might, then, enjoy Massey H. Shepherd's commentary on the Prayer Book. Sadly, it has been out of print since the 1970's and will cost one upwards of $80 on Amazon or other book sites. It is considered nearly essential literature for postulants within the Continuing Anglican movement. I recently acquired a copy myself and must say: it is informative.I do like the language of the Book of Common Prayer. I don't use it myself, but a lot of it is quite Scriptural.