Signs of progress - more paperwork!
Things are moving along now. Less than a week after I got my medical clearance, I got an email from the Placement office asking for an updated resume. Only a few days after I submitted that, I got another email from another person in the Placement Office with a questionnaire to fill out -- things like what have I been doing to prepare myself, what challenges do I expect to encounter, etc. Honestly, for the challenges question, I'm largely guessing. Yes, I follow the blogs of my friends who are over there right now, and I've read articles and the Peace Corps wiki about what to expect, but how do I know what the biggest challenges will be until I get there? Everyone makes a big deal out of the weather and the lack of electricity, but those are things you get used to after a while.I have a sneaking suspicion that the biggest problem for me will be being forceful and direct when I encounter problems. Let's face it, I'm an introvert that avoids conflict. It's the biggest thing holding me back in my career already. Let's hope that thrown in a situation where it's absolutely necessary to stick to your guns to get things done, maybe I'll grow a spine.
In any case, I am hoping to hear back soon about where I will be sent. I am SO curious, and everyone keeps asking me. It's a bit frustrating that people who started the process much later than me are already gone, just because of the miscommunication during my medical review.
