Hey world what are you doing to me. I was at peace with not going back to work. I was somewhat relieved about not getting the job that I had interviewed for. What are you doing to me? I got a call from a totally awesome high school today to come in for an interview. I wanted to say I was no longer interested in working–but this is a high school I would kill (not literally–well maybe) to work at. It is in an awesome district and what’s a girl to do. So I took the interview. I know I have this St. Maarten trip in September/October. If I get the job, I will deal with it all then. I am excited and I have goose bumps. Yes, I know Internet. I change my mind a lot–it drives my hubby crazy. Sorry babe. I could never run for president–I am a flip-flopper. The problem is that I want it all and I really think I can have it. Until I am proven otherwise I will keep trying. Who knows, I might not get this job either–but what if this was the job I was meant to have?
Job Search
Quietly Waiting On Job News***Edited
I had an interview at a local high school last week. There were still quite a few people to interview after me before decisions were made. There are three openings. Today is the day the decisions are made. I know the department chair has to turn in her choices today to HR and from there HR will take care of the rest. I might hear today but I would expect that maybe tomorrow. I have made peace with whatever happens one way or the other. There certainly are benefits to both situations. I would of course like to know one way or the other and the sooner the better. I will have to start seriously looking into daycare if I get the job and that doesn’t really give me much time, especailly since I am leaving in two and a half weeks for Ethiopia.
***I did not get the job and I have to say that I am relieved. I miss working but am still lucky enough to get to teach part-time at the community college and I am working on my doctorate. I was just tired of being a little poor (not totally poor) just a little poor. I truly believe that thing work out the way they are suppose to and not getting the job I interviewed for feel like the right thing. I am happy and now I get to watch my new baby grow up. I am certainly going to look to putting Minnow into a Mom’s day out or part-time day care–mornings two days a week. I think he would love it.
Things Are Looking Up
We got our embassy date–June 25th. I am so frickin’ excited. We were actually given an option of dates. There is a chance our case could be ready for an embassy date of June 18th, but with all the power rationing, etc I didn’t want to risk being delayed…especially since my father is traveling with me and he has to take time off of work and my MIL is coming to stay with hubby for part of the time I am gone and for part of the time when I get back with Peepers. So, I did the adult thing and decided to play it safe and take the later date. It is only a week later and I won’t be so stressed.
I also got a call for a job interview today. It isn’t my first choice of schools but it is a well run district and it pays money and allows me to teach. I am hopeful. The interview is Tuesday morning. I am excited.
Wait…did I tell you all that I am going to Ethiopia to pick up Peepers?
Where Are All The Real People?
As most of you know, I have decided to go back to work in the fall (assuming a district will hire me). What I want to know is–when we start having computer programs interview potential candidates? I have had 4 interviews that consisted of sitting in front of a computer and answering 50 or so multiple choice questions, that are scientifically proven to show my teaching philosophy and ability as well as the probability that I will survive in the teaching profession. A multiple choice survey can show all of that. There is no opportunity in these instances to qualify any answer–and let me tell you there are some that should be qualified as the choices that they give you are not that great–in my opinion.
I just want to talk to a real person. I don’t do well on tests and I am such a geek that I want to get a better “score” each time so I second guess my answers and change them from test to test–did I mention that 3 times I had to take the same test for 3 different districts (and I received 3 different sets of ratings). It is irritating to me that we have passed off the job of screening applicants for teaching jobs to a computer. Maybe I am bitter, because I don’t like these types of tests and don’t feel they really represent my ability, intellect and love for teaching.
I know I shouldn’t worry about this and I know I should be at peace with this whole–“If I get a job great, and if I don’t that’s okay too.” But I am not, as I think it says something about me personally. I have been in education long enough to know that there are teachers out there who shouldn’t be teaching, but are because they know how to play this whole interview/screening game. I am not that kind of person. I have been lucky enough to get hired at my teaching jobs because I got to meet face to face with those who were doing the hiring. If I can get the interview–I seal the deal. But if all I ever get to do is answer mulitiple choice questions about what I may or may not do in a hypothetical situation…I fear a job is not in my future.
**Still no news on our embassy/travel dates–I am hoping hear tomorrow**
Embracing Imperfection 