You may not deserve the lemons, but you know that anything that doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, better, and wiser! Plus, the lemonade is heart!
Sharing some Q&A that may ignite a light and fire within you!
Question #1: Is it OK not to teach again during my two-year home requirement?
Answer: YES, if you meet the requirements.
Question #2: What Will I Do? How Will I Make the Most of My Two-Year Home Requirement?
Answers:
Teach again!
Generously share your US experience to your former school
Share your insights and learning to different schools and universities
Enjoy your money!
Start a business
Help in your family business
Write a book
Start a podcast
Visit the sick, old, and dying
Rebuild your relationships with family, relatives, and friends
Plant a tree/Garden
Shop galore!
Renovate your house
Sell the US stuffs you acquired through the years
Volunteer in schools
Volunteer in the orphanage
Be of service to non-profit organizations
Help your barangay
Travel within the Philippines
Travel outside the Philippines – but be wary of the number of days/weeks/months you are out because it will count against your two-year home requirement.
And more!
And then, you will realize the two years have passed you by that quickly!
Question #3: When can I start applying with J1 visa again?
Answer: Around 2-3 months before the end of your two-year home requirement.
Question #4: When can I start applying with H1B visa again?
Answer: Around 3-6 months before the end of your two-year home requirement.