Retirement

I retired just four months ago after nearly 40 years as a teacher. After resting a bit more, I plan to start teaching again—ideally in the Philippines. I am considering either teaching Japanese or teaching politics and economics in English. Teachers must tell their students the absolute truth. That is their highest priority. While I cannot say for certain because I have never worked in the corporate world, a company's main goal is to generate profit. A teacher's job, on the other hand, is not dictated by whether teaching something will be profitable or not When I was young, a senior colleague told me, "Teachers have no transferable skills." He meant that it is difficult for us to change careers. I wonder if that is actually true. I have been single for twelve years now and find myself in a very difficult situation. I am thinking about getting married, and I would honestly prefer someone younger. However, whether I go to the Philippines to find a wife or try to find someone here in Japan, both paths seem incredibly challenging.