unEMPLOYMENT
So, I quit at Mary Sears. August 11 will be my last day.
Here's the kicker: my little ones are finally starting to like me. AND I have favorites. I'm totally kicking myself now...
For example, I couldn't stand Kaelyn and now I love her. Recently she started coming up to me and kissing me (its the cutest thing--Cate, think "Wow kisses"). Or now some of them can actually say my name and acknowledge me when I come into the room.
And Kaira, Lauren, Jacob, and Nathaniel are a whole other story....
If I could stay there knowing that I would be let out early to make it to school, know that I won't get bitched at all the time for stupid shit, know that I won't be stressed because I'm alone in the room because we're always short staffed, I would stay. But I can't. I can't work 10 hour days and attempt to go to school 3 nights a week. I can't give those toddlers all my energy (and they require it) if I'm going to class three nights a week. And I sure as hell can't deal with the stress of an underpaying job if I'm dealing with the stress of graduate school.
I wish I was one of those girls who didn't have to work but just does it for a few extra bucks. No, I NEED a job. I pay for a car (and the gas and all 9,000 problems that come with it), a phone, credit cards, and I like to go out (my fault there). But still, I NEED to work and I only like working with kids.
And August usually rapes me. I have Rachel's birthday, Cate's birthday (which is a 4 day extravaganza), Darren's birthday, a car payment, license plates need to be renewed, books for school, tuition payments for school, and everything else. I don't want to even think about money and September.
Now, I'm desperately calling every single school from Homer to Chicago asking if they need aides, secretaries, teachers (in the Catholic schools), subs, whatever. Seriously whatever. I will scrape gum from under the desks if I can be guaranteed a job!
So, basically, if any of you know anyone in any school and can get my foot in the door, I would kiss you on the lips! Seriously, any help will be appreciated. Thanks!
Here's the kicker: my little ones are finally starting to like me. AND I have favorites. I'm totally kicking myself now...
For example, I couldn't stand Kaelyn and now I love her. Recently she started coming up to me and kissing me (its the cutest thing--Cate, think "Wow kisses"). Or now some of them can actually say my name and acknowledge me when I come into the room.
And Kaira, Lauren, Jacob, and Nathaniel are a whole other story....
If I could stay there knowing that I would be let out early to make it to school, know that I won't get bitched at all the time for stupid shit, know that I won't be stressed because I'm alone in the room because we're always short staffed, I would stay. But I can't. I can't work 10 hour days and attempt to go to school 3 nights a week. I can't give those toddlers all my energy (and they require it) if I'm going to class three nights a week. And I sure as hell can't deal with the stress of an underpaying job if I'm dealing with the stress of graduate school.
I wish I was one of those girls who didn't have to work but just does it for a few extra bucks. No, I NEED a job. I pay for a car (and the gas and all 9,000 problems that come with it), a phone, credit cards, and I like to go out (my fault there). But still, I NEED to work and I only like working with kids.
And August usually rapes me. I have Rachel's birthday, Cate's birthday (which is a 4 day extravaganza), Darren's birthday, a car payment, license plates need to be renewed, books for school, tuition payments for school, and everything else. I don't want to even think about money and September.
Now, I'm desperately calling every single school from Homer to Chicago asking if they need aides, secretaries, teachers (in the Catholic schools), subs, whatever. Seriously whatever. I will scrape gum from under the desks if I can be guaranteed a job!
So, basically, if any of you know anyone in any school and can get my foot in the door, I would kiss you on the lips! Seriously, any help will be appreciated. Thanks!