I am a South African and traveled extensively worldwide for short periods. I have always wanted to live for an extended period in a first-world country and got the chance with my company to move to Vancouver on a 2-year work visa. Unfortunately, the company decided after 6 months to restructure and my position was made redundant. I was at a crossroads. I think I can call myself a Coddiwompler as throughout my life I metaphorically travel to unknown destinations encountering unknown challenges, opportunities and possibilities and still manage to enjoy the journey
This story is so profound. We experience so many endings in our worlds. We are burnt to the ground and from the ashes emerges a new world. I have come across from Africa to Canada thinking I was moving to a better world only to find that the company I dedicated my time to does not need me so I have to make my world into another world
On Oct 12, 2023 Premie Naicker wrote on Coddiwomple, by April Rinne: