It has been a montaña rusa of emotions the past few weeks. I was mentally ready to quedarme en España. I was given a start date of August 20th and some soccer webpages to start “brushing up on the Spanish soccer lingo.” I bought a few nice work shirt to look sharp on my first week and a pair of comfy work shoes for the 20 minute walk every day to and from the bus station. I researched commuter bikes to quicken the commute. I had Mom bring over my soccer shoes because the gig had company soccer matches. I paid a full month’s rent for August. I told everyone about this dream job that was mine. I had the will the energy and the ganas.
Last week the HR director informed me of his meeting with the company’s lawyers. There’s a new law since the Spanish economic crisis has worsened. A Spanish company cannot contract foreigners at this time. So home I come, knowing I gave it my every sweat drop of effort. Es una lástima, but I’m happy to come back to see everyone. It will be nice to be reunited with family and friends de nuevo. I’m excited to see what new doors open now that I’ve spent a year abroad perfecting my Spanish. Looking forward to the next aventura y en donde me trae.
Last week the HR director informed me of his meeting with the company’s lawyers. There’s a new law since the Spanish economic crisis has worsened. A Spanish company cannot contract foreigners at this time. So home I come, knowing I gave it my every sweat drop of effort. Es una lástima, but I’m happy to come back to see everyone. It will be nice to be reunited with family and friends de nuevo. I’m excited to see what new doors open now that I’ve spent a year abroad perfecting my Spanish. Looking forward to the next aventura y en donde me trae.
