So I got a call today to go in for a 2nd interview for the Special Ed Aid position. I’m excited, particularly because I’ll get to see the classrooms and get more of a feel for the place, the students and the teachers. Since my first interview, E and I have had conversations about the fact that if I took this job, it would give me some more teaching experience to put on my resume, but would keep me from subbing in the local schools, which is a major way to get a teaching job. Today I put in an application at a locally-owned department store to work in customer service. I’ve never worked in retail, but I really like the store and it actually offers benefits like health insurance and vacation. It also gives its workers a set schedule so I would be available at least one or two days to substitute teach next fall. I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons of each, and it’s a tough task for me. Perhaps I’ll know more after my 2nd interview on Thursday. I am increasingly unhappy as a sandwich maker, and really hope to be out of there before I’m standing over a grill in July heat flipping burgers. Yuk.
Mostly I’m really struggling with having a few options in front of me and worrying that I’ll make a wrong choice. Or a great teaching job will come along and actually work out for me, and I would want to leave a job I just started (which, let’s be honest, I TOTALLY would). In true A. form, I’m just really struggling with A) Transitions, and B) Uncertainty. Thankfully my wife handles both with ease and excitement, and I love her for it. Without her, I don’t know where I’d be with all this!
On a happy note of completion, I graduate this Sunday!! I keep forgetting, since I finished classes in December and my practicum in April. But I am! I really am!! And even though I think my school accepts everyone who applies and at times high school seemed easier, I’m still proud of my degree, damn it.
Wow – I blog while the boy sleeps – naps. friggen. rule.
Congrats on the 2nd interview and for having more than one prospect. There are no wrong choices, only different paths. And any path will lead you to wonderful things. I’m excited for you.
i hope it all works out just the way it is supposed to. good that you have a few prospects. congrats on the upcoming graduation. that is so exciting and such a milestone!
1) breathe. 2) weigh out your options. 3) do not obsess. 4) rinse, lather, repeat.
okay, but seriously–breathe. your decisions aren’t permanent. go with what seems like the best idea at the time, and you can always change your mind and choose something different if you need to.
and congratulations on graduating! you have a master’s before the age of 30–go you!