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[raybear]

I had this realization a couple weeks ago that I wasn’t going to get a teaching job I wanted for this fall, I am so barely qualified and there is such intense competition in the applicant pool. I was aiming for something that would be a gamble during a good economy, but is probably statistically equal right now to winning the lottery. (Maybe I

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[keetbabe]

RB-- don't ever sell yourself short! you are an amazing writer and a great teacher, and any school would be lucky to have you on their staff, whether they realize it or not.

sending love and hugs your way--

pd

[raybear]

thanks, pd. i want to find my way to the goal of a teaching writing position, i do still believe i would be good at it and happy doing it, i think i'll just need to take an alternate route (namely getting more publications on my CV). the job search process is so emotionally taxing, as you know!

[magdalene1]

This was a very good thing for me to read today.

[lemon_cucumber]

The Baffler is starting up again and they are looking at pitches for stories if you got any Baffler-y type ideas.. I am sure you already looked at all the schools around here for adjunct, but maybe there are other programs, young chicago writers, gallery 37, etc? Best of luck!

[hissyfit]

my boyfriend matthew just made me scroll back up as i was looking at my friends page because he thought your icon was of justin timberlake. i thought that would make you happy.

[ky_fried_woman]

I also think you should explore the wide open world of male modeling. Because you are hot. And should be making money off that! xoxo