Finally...
It's been a month since I stopped working at the elementary school. It's been nice, but stressful not having a job. I learned that no matter how much time I have on my hands, the house will never be all the way "clean." Today I found out that I got a job! I have mixed feelings about it, but am trying to have an open mind and be optimistic. It's a part-time deal, though they said it could possibly turn into a full-time one. I will be working at WorkOne in Michigan City interviewing parents to see if they qualify for financial help with child care. It's a job that will help people live better lives, which has always been my reason for picking social work. It doesn't pay that great, but going into social work, I knew I wouldn't become a millionaire. There are other jobs that I applied for that are full-time and offer benefits. I may hear from them still, but this job is a for sure thing, so I gotta take it. I guess I just pictured things going differently. I thought getting a Bachelor's degree would be a ticket to a full-time job, the kind that offers health insurance (which I haven't had for a number of years). I realize that searching for employment in one geographic location is limiting, so that hasn't helped. I think a lot of my grief with how my career is turning out has to do with wanting people to be proud of me, which is easier to do with the typical 9-5 job with a salary and benefits. So, getting past that will be my challenge. We're doing fine financially and I should be happy that I don't have to work all the time!
I go in tomorrow to fill out paperwork and I will probably start on Thursday (my birthday). It's a new position, so they don't know exactly what days/hours I will be working. I hope I like it!
I go in tomorrow to fill out paperwork and I will probably start on Thursday (my birthday). It's a new position, so they don't know exactly what days/hours I will be working. I hope I like it!