She had a love of English, so Louise Toal thought she would make a career out of teaching it. She is glad she did
Louise Toal had a love of English and thought she would make a career out of teaching it. She is glad she didIn 2020, I lost my job in Dublin during the pandemic. At the time, it was devastating. Not long after, I found myself saying goodbye to a 16-year relationship.
I worked on a beautiful rustic Italian farm not far from the city, teaching kids English at a summer camp. We had freshly baked cakes for snack time at 11am. Fresh pasta with sun-kissed tomatoes and basil for lunch. Everything we ate was straight from the farm. I worked with a private school, and getting out of bed even on cold days was easy because I always had such a laugh with the students. I worked 15 hours a week. This allowed me to prepare for classes, travel and enjoy life.
They are a sporty family and introduced me to ice hockey, paddle tennis and skiing. The mother Cristina is a teacher and ski instructor, and the father Josep is a beef farmer. We always had delicious meals together. The two children, a girl and a boy, made me laugh every day. The cost of living is much cheaper here than in Ireland too. Here, an espresso is €1.20. The wages are a little lower, but you can still live very comfortably – even on part-time hours.
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