are you open to the idea of being a Sub? if the FT position thing doesnt happen this year there are always lots of sub positions, some of which can be extended placements for teachers on maternity leave or other such occurances
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Thank you and thank Kate. I think what I am feeling is what anyone feels when they take that first step toward their dream job. Teaching is different but only because I put it up on a pedestal thinking "Teachers don't go into bars! Teachers don't go to movies like Knocked Up! Teachers don't ....." Really, it is a job. Teachers are people. Sometimes I just forget that.
I am open to being a sub but I haven't ever picked up someone else's lesson plans and taught from them so I am not sure how that will go. Also, I am ready for good health and dental insurance. Turns out Jet City doesn't provide that to employees and wives. = )
My student teaching was so strange because I was in the classroom with the students every day of the school year. I took over one class in October, a second in January, a third in April and was teaching all my own material to all four classes starting in May. I feel prepared but it will still be weird to have my name on the syllabus and have the students recognize me as the final authority.
Boy do I know that feeling. That's what drove me to accept the offer from Raytheon in my senior year at Mudd (not to say that it was a bad offer - just not my ideal job), and that's what made my Seattle-area job hunt initially so scary and depressing. It was a complete surprise to me to not only get one offer, but two from really good companies right off the bat. That sounds like I'm bragging, but I absolutely don't mean it that way - I know I was lucky, but I also know my fear of rejection was out of proportion to reality.
I've also become a lot more aware of the fact that applying for a job, while not a crap shoot, is definitely something affected by luck. It's entirely possible for a good candidate to get turned down. I don't find telling people that is especially useful - at least, I would tell myself that to prepare for rejection, and could never make myself actually believe it - but I've been on the interviewing side, and it's definitely true.
What if I don't like it?I heard so often people
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I am nearing the end of a very long path as well, and I have no idea where I even want to go, not to mention whether or not I'd be able to do what I wanted if I could figure it out.
I am sorry to hear you are going through this, too, but it makes me feel better to know it isn't just me. I have been telling myself that but I didn't really believe me. Thank you.
You are making perfect sense. It is so funny to feel like getting what you want is the end of the world. You are right that there is no finish line just a very enjoyable jog complete with detours, park benches, hills, and new directions. Thank you.
I just remembered today that I went through something similar when I was applying for some colleges. It's like I shoot myself in the foot when I REALLY want something. Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone and for the good wishes.
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I think what I am feeling is what anyone feels when they take that first step toward their dream job. Teaching is different but only because I put it up on a pedestal thinking "Teachers don't go into bars! Teachers don't go to movies like Knocked Up! Teachers don't ....." Really, it is a job. Teachers are people. Sometimes I just forget that.
I am open to being a sub but I haven't ever picked up someone else's lesson plans and taught from them so I am not sure how that will go. Also, I am ready for good health and dental insurance. Turns out Jet City doesn't provide that to employees and wives. = )
My student teaching was so strange because I was in the classroom with the students every day of the school year. I took over one class in October, a second in January, a third in April and was teaching all my own material to all four classes starting in May. I feel prepared but it will still be weird to have my name on the syllabus and have the students recognize me as the final authority.
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that is one of the funnier things i read today.
at our wedding the last to leave (read: asked to stop drinking and flirting with the weight staff) was the SU teacher table.
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Boy do I know that feeling. That's what drove me to accept the offer from Raytheon in my senior year at Mudd (not to say that it was a bad offer - just not my ideal job), and that's what made my Seattle-area job hunt initially so scary and depressing. It was a complete surprise to me to not only get one offer, but two from really good companies right off the bat. That sounds like I'm bragging, but I absolutely don't mean it that way - I know I was lucky, but I also know my fear of rejection was out of proportion to reality.
I've also become a lot more aware of the fact that applying for a job, while not a crap shoot, is definitely something affected by luck. It's entirely possible for a good candidate to get turned down. I don't find telling people that is especially useful - at least, I would tell myself that to prepare for rejection, and could never make myself actually believe it - but I've been on the interviewing side, and it's definitely true.
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I am nearing the end of a very long path as well, and I have no idea where I even want to go, not to mention whether or not I'd be able to do what I wanted if I could figure it out.
I'm just as distressed as you.
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You are right that there is no finish line just a very enjoyable jog complete with detours, park benches, hills, and new directions. Thank you.
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