Too Many Options

As a writer, I have often found that the best way to sort out issues that are bouncing around in my head is to write about them.

Putting a contemporary spin on this process, blogging is also a good way to figure things out.

So here goes...some thinking out loud...in my blog.

For many reasons, I have grown to love Costa Rica. I am not going into any details...yet...about why I love Costa Rica. Without a doubt, I'm sure that as I write more of these posts, I will start to articulate my reasons. If however you need some reasons for loving Costa Rica, check out 365 Reasons I Love Costa Rica. More than anything else, that blog has nurtured my love for the country.

When I made the decision to winter in Costa Rica, I planned to continue to manage and develop my website. That was a given.

After all, one of the reasons that I started the site was to have an online business that I could run from anywhere I wanted to be...especially when I wanted to take a pass on winter in Canada. Been there, done that and have a bunch of great-looking, warm jackets and sweaters. But enough already, enough!

OK..so in addition to continuing to develop and manage my online business, what else to do?

Teaching English is the easiest and most obvious option. There is a huge need for people whose native language is English to teach the language to willing and eager Costa Ricans.

There is also a huge number of organizations offering training to help people like me teach English and find jobs in the country. All for a fee of course, ranging from about $200 online to thousands of dollars for residential locations in exotic locations.

Possible...but not so sure about the fairly structured class-room set-up and curriculum. Not really a great fit for my style of helping adults learn.

It's also possible to tutor business people in English. Much better fit, with more flexibility. That might work for me.

While thinking of tutoring business English, the thought occurred to me that I might be able to teach business courses in English, similar to those that I have taught here in Canada. Now there is an idea that really appeals to me. And what a great way to get clients for the new coaching service that I have just introduced to my web site.

Suddenly I have too many options to consider. Yikes!

Fortunately, no decision is required for a few weeks.

Think I'll let the ideas sit and continue to gather information.

Once in CR, the best approach would be discuss these various options with the people whom I know there.

Yes...issue resolved...at least for now.