NEW JOB

Greetings from Carnaval-struck La Paz, where I am pleased to report I was offered a job this week! I start February 18 as an analyst of quality/service at the Banco de Credito de Bolivia: http://www.bancodecredito.com.bo/, a Peruvian bank among the largest in the country with an outstanding staff (at least in the HR department where I'll be based, but as a client of the bank I can confirm the high standards and seemingly great work culture.)

The opportunity truly came out of the blue; Fernando's sister's husband's sister's huband is in HR and when his wife mentioned my interest in teaching though my background was elsewhere, he called me at home Tuesday night to tell me about the position and offer me an interview Wednesday, which I gladly accepted for the chance to interview in Spanish for a role I didn't have my heart set on. He and his colleagues were lovely to talk to, and I am thrilled to have this opportunity to learn and grow as part of a great team (coincidentally led by a Spanish woman).

I'll be continuing to have lunch with Fernando at home (the bank's a 25 minute walk but there's plenty of public transport) and they'll start my residency paperwork right away so I should be in the clear to travel to my heart's (and wallet's) content in March/April. I've already cleared my plans to be in Boston April 12-26 and look forward to telling you all about it both via blog and more personally pronto!

Til then, it'll be updates on the crazy Carnaval celebrations already underway with constant firecrackers, water balloon fights, and confetti throwing across the city. Monday and Tuesday are both holidays, and I'm looking forward to the long weekend to celebrate!!