...Coworker was knocked unconscious, witnessed a wreck, 20 minute traffic jam "police check", had a job interview for a job I already have and was almost deported (over paperwork)!
It's been awhile since I've had one of these, but maybe you can relate...it was a pretty Freaky Day today! Starting last night, we're told, "We need to take you (foreign teachers) to get your residency permit tomorrow morning." It's an hour drive to the city from our college; we're told "Dress nice for your job interview (with the government)" for the job we already have!
8am- My coworker, Shanda, slips on the wet bathroom floor, hits her head hard enough to crack the tile step entrance to the bathroom and is knocked out. Shanda gains consciousness, but goes into shock. A little while later, we rush her to the hospital, she is cut on her right cheek and chin and severely bruised below her right eye. Cat scan and X-rays were taken. And definitely, She was taken care of well! The doctor on campus insisted she go to the hospital in fear that he would "break" her! The people here think very highly of westerners and certainly a doctor wouldn't dare to risk a medical taboo on one!
10am- On 1 hr drive into city for our govt interview, a large maintenance truck driving 50 yds in front of us looses control of the truck, whips around to face us and cRaSHeS into the side of the underground tunnel. Our van driver slaMS his breaks, the van skids to a screeching halt less within feet of the truck.
10:30- 20 minute traffic Jam "police check" on the road.
2pm- Go to 2nd interview spot, our sweet, kind Asian coordinator walks out of building crying because of a misunderstanding of paperwork and the government has threatened to deport us!
6:20- Finished interviews, got paperwork squared away!
So I guess, from the optimist's perspective, we did have success! Got the residency permit!
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