Another PCV going home

Not every Peace Corps Volunteer completes his/her 27 months of service. There are many people who early terminate (in Peace Corps lingo "ET"). And everyone's reasons are different and personal and often very difficult. Some people come to find that the Peace Corps isn't for them, some find other opportunities to pursue, and some go home for medical reasons...whether they want to or not. I just found out that my pal Matt will be leaving the Peace Corps next week. He was just offered his dream job in the states and he'd be silly to pass it up. He said in some ways he feels like he's giving up or going back on his word for not completing the Peace Corps. But he's not giving up or going back on his word. He is a phenomenal volunteer and has made a world of difference in the people around him - both Bulgarians and Americans. There is no shame in leaving early. Life has presented Matt with his dream job so he'd better take it! Sometimes opportunities come when we least expect them...but they come for a reason. I'm gonna miss Matt...but I'm so happy for him to be heading home and to a job that he's meant to have.