My First Day of School..

As A Teacher!!!

My life has come full circle. Last Monday I went on an interview at the high school I graduated from. It has had a lot of turn over and there are only 2 teachers left who I knew. But the principal really seemed to like me and on Thursday she called to offer me the job!!! I was thrilled.


So I am now a Co-teacher of 9th grade English. I am so happy. I cannot wait for tomorrow when the kiddies arrive.

Wish me luck!!!

Humble Pie

So, I have to admit. I didn't expect to not have a job with only two weeks left in the summer. Rejection is not something I am used to and after applying to tons of jobs and being turned down so much I'm left feeling like a failure. On the bright side I do have a Plan B. One of the teachers that worked at the school where I did my student teaching is going on paternity leave (yes isn't it great when men are given the opportunity to help with the baby) and asked me to be his substitute while he's gone. Of course I'm happy to do it, but after applying there and being rejected I feel a bit embarrassed returning as a sub. But now, I think I have to suck it up, swallow my pride and do what I have to do to make some money.

I know this is a big lesson for me but I can't stop thinking (very dramatically) "Woe is me!"

Job Hunting

So this is coming a bit later than I first thought. I wanted to spend the summer posting and updating my followers (all 6 of you. ha ha) about what I've been doing. However, my life has been taken over by the hunt for a job. It's consumed ever moment of my life. From the moment I wake up I am on the internet searching for new positions and sending out resumes. So far I've had one interview at a Middle School for a 7th grade Humanities position, and I have another for a substitute position later on in the month.

I feel terrified. I gave up a year of my life to go back to school, accumulate tons of student loans and now I may not have a job when school begins in September. Firefighter is as optimistic as ever. He thinks I'm great and will have one. But me, the eternal pessimist, I'm just hoping to be able to pay off my loans when my deferment is over.

Well, enough bad news. I promise to be more cheerful in my next post.

Keep your fingers crossed for me!