Show Notes
Ever thought about taking a career break? Ever wanted to travel the world? Ever been pressured to show your tattoos on a podcast? Adam (@mister_muinteoir_) has done all three, and he's back with Jane and Hugh to tell us all about it.
From putting in the application for career break (and letting us know which Circular to find it in), planning his way around East Asia, to unexpectedly appearing in Vancouver and ultimately coming home to teach 2nd Class, Adam takes us on a wonderful journey through his last 12 months. He tells us about his amazing experiences abroad, but also how it's been coming back to the classroom this year. What's changed? What's the same? How much does he miss Infants? (A lot.)
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