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Re: When It's Finally Over
Posted by New To Teaching on 9/24/08
Not an Expert, your volunteer work suggestion is great, can you
tell me how you set that up? Did you contact a school directly or
did you contact the district office?
On 8/23/08, ACP wrote:
> I don't think they would have a problem with you getting a job
> in another field. I think you shouldn't give up, because
> schools still have openings and they are in a mad dash to hire
> people. I've had two interviews within the last two weeks, so
> don't give up, keep applying. Once school starts they can see
> if they need more teachers. I know many teachers that were
> hired after school started. I would go ahead and find a job
> so you can make money, but I wouldn't give up on a teaching
> job just yet.
>
> On 8/19/08, Not an expert, but wrote:
>>
>> If you in an area where it's difficult to get a job, I think
>> that if you explain that you needed to have a steady income,
>> they will understand. However if you are able to sub some,
>> that will give you the opportunity to meet some principals
> and
>> show them what you are capable of. Principals like to hire
>> people they know and have seen in action. I did some
>> volunteer work at a school. When it came to hiring, the
> school
>> didn't have any openings. But the principal did make a phone
>> call and get me an interview in a district that was VERY
>> difficult to get in to. Good Luck!
>>
>>
>>
>> On 8/19/08, Texas Hopeful wrote:
>>> I'm assuming that at this point it is time to work on plan
>>> B, as I still do not have a job at this point.
>>>
>>> I know substitute teaching has been suggested, but are there
>>> any other jobs that you can suggest, while you wait for the
>>> next academic school year? I have to be realistic and think
>>> about finances and bills, so substituting doesn't seem like
>>> it will bring much in terms of income.
>>>
>>> Would it be detrimental to my resume if I took a job as a
>>> technical writer or even in the financial world as a
>>> financial adviser?
Posts on this thread, including this one
- When It's Finally Over, 8/19/08, by Texas Hopeful.
- Re: When It's Finally Over, 8/19/08, by Not an expert, but.
- Re: When It's Finally Over, 8/23/08, by ACP.
- Re: When It's Finally Over, 9/24/08, by New To Teaching.
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