The english department head called me in his office today TEN minutes before I had a class to tell me they are most likely eliminating positions for next year and since I was the last one hired....
This was the ONE thing I wasnt worried about girls. I am FREAKING right now. Im completely unprepared to do the whole resume thing AGAIN and honestly, I dont know if I can handle ANOTHER 'first' year at a new school. I was so upset I had to throw lessons in my inclusion teachers face and I cried in the bathroom for 20 minutes.
Now not only do I have to worry about finding a place to live after the wedding, I have to worry about not being able to PAY for it. Im absolutely at a loss and I cant believe how hard I work for nothing. This profession is just so disheartening sometimes.
Meanwhile, we are getting effing ASTRO TURF on our field.... yea.
Im now off to my lasik appointment and god knows what my eyes are going to look like.
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Thanks for all the kind words guys. My friend called me and said that this same **** goes on every year and they scare everyone and then it all works out. Last year they excessed 2 english teachers and then not only gave them their jobs back, but hired two more...
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I'm sorry Jen. that does suk. cold comfort, but at least you have through the summer to find something, no? how does that work..when would you stop getting paid?
Ill get paid through the summer.
The thing is I know I can find something.. but the thought of interviewing like a lunatic again throughout the WEDDING is killing me. If I dont have a job my honeymoon will be ruined because I will be feeling like I should be home fielding calls and finding opportunities.
I had to interview the last two years like CRAZY. Im talking like 20 interviews throughout the summer. I was so stressed I was literally sick and to do that again while having to move out.....I just dont know what we will do
Also, a first year teacher is basically a freakin slave to the school. This is my thrid 'first year' and Im so mentally worn out I cant even tell you. The only thing getting me through was that I would be teaching the same thing next year and it wont be so much work.....
Your third first year? What do you mean? One first year is enough for anyone! I can totally empathize with you!
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I'm sorry Jen. that does suk. cold comfort, but at least you have through the summer to find something, no? how does that work..when would you stop getting paid?
Ill get paid through the summer.
The thing is I know I can find something.. but the thought of interviewing like a lunatic again throughout the WEDDING is killing me. If I dont have a job my honeymoon will be ruined because I will be feeling like I should be home fielding calls and finding opportunities.
I had to interview the last two years like CRAZY. Im talking like 20 interviews throughout the summer. I was so stressed I was literally sick and to do that again while having to move out.....I just dont know what we will do
Also, a first year teacher is basically a freakin slave to the school. This is my thrid 'first year' and Im so mentally worn out I cant even tell you. The only thing getting me through was that I would be teaching the same thing next year and it wont be so much work.....
Your third first year? What do you mean? One first year is enough for anyone! I can totally empathize with you!
I changed schools, a new one every year due taking year contracts, budget etc.
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Aww.. I am so sorry about this Jen. I know how you feel right now. Hang in there, okay. ??
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So many things can happen from now until June. Think positive!
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Oh no Jen, don't worry, I'm sure things will work themselves out. Remember everything happens for a reason, this could be your ticket to something better.
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I'm so sorry! But you will find another job, and it will be even better than the first! I hate uncertainty in the career field, and it's a worry of mine, too. But I figure as long as I'm healthy and I have my FH, then I'll be fine. You are going to have your perfect eyes soon, and the love of your FH. Everything else will fall into place.
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That does suck...what grade do you teach?? Schools are actually already posting tenure track positions that are anticipated for the fall!!
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im so sorry Jen!! That stinks...
I was in that position last year, i didnt find out that my job was secure until August... and I couldnt even get interviews!!
My friend who didnt have her one year contract renewed, because they cut 4th grade orchestra, ended up filing for unemployment, and got it all summer!! even though she was still getting her summer $$ she ened up finding a much better job in sept and is so much happier where she is... everything does happen for a reason, but it does still stink.. they also do this in my district to scare teachers...
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Trust me when I say everything happens for a reason - there is a better job waiting for you out there, and the universe is doing what it can to get you on the right path to it!!!
Good luck!!!
I agree!!!!
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I am a second year teacher and can't imagine being a first year teacher again in a different district. You'll find something else. Remember if you don't find something right away you can apply to sub in a few different districts to guarantee work everyday so that your wedding plans won't have to be altered because you don't have a job. Subs are always in great demand. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted.
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Teaching is very stressful. This happened last year in my school and they scared all these people and then no one lost their job- I hope it works out for you!!
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I've had some crazy **** happen in my career but I found out that the old saying is true: When one door closes, another door opens!!!!
That will be true for you!
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you could have my job!
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Well I just want to let you know that you are not alone. I am kind of in the same situation. I graduate from my masters program exactly 3 weeks before my wedding. Right now I am doing my student teaching. Between now and then I have to find a job and plan my wedding. So we both are in the same boat in the matter that we are both trying to find teaching jobs. So if anyone knows of any ESL openings please let me know.
Take care! Chin up!
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The teaching profession..BLOWS And jobs are at such a premimum on LI
Hopefully something will come along for you...but I know how frustrating it is!
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I am also a teacher. I taught autistic children for two years and Kindergarten for three. It sucked !!!!! The kids made it great the politics and bull**** make it horrible. Honestly that's why I opened my own Daycare. It was a struggle in the beginning. But honestly I make double what I made being a 'slave' to the school. You will find a job. I totally understand It took me getting let go while on maternity leave to see. That I need my own business.
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Thanks girls..
Im SO upset and I cant stop thinking about it.
I am so unsure about the future now. We were supposed to go meet with a mortgage broker ...
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Thanks girls..
Im SO upset and I cant stop thinking about it.
I am so unsure about the future now. We were supposed to go meet with a mortgage broker ...
