I agree 100%. Let the young people have those jobs.
On 11/07/15, Ann wrote:
> In my opinion it would be insanity. As I have said on this
> board a number of times, I was one of the few folks who
> regretted my decision to retire. It took quite a while to
> snap out of my funk. Anyway, I was a long-term leave (a full
> school year) replacement in my area of expertise. Believe
> me, I had no more regrets about my decision to retire! I
> think you just need time to get used to being retired; give
> it time and let the college grads have all the aggravation
> and stress. Relax and enjoy your freedom. (By the way, why
> not just substitute on a per diem basis? You won't be
> bored, will still have your teaching "fix" and make some
> extra money as well. Plus, it's optional..... work only if
> and when you feel like it!).
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> On 10/28/15, kd/tx wrote:
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>> I have been retired for a year and a half now. I am
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>> somewhat bored and have not found my place yet. We moved to
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>> a new town. It is a small town. I also was able to retire at
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>> a very young age for retirement. I am only 53.
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>> I was told that the high school is looking for a special ed
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>> teacher. The person they have in the position right now is
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>> really not qualified and is just holding the spot until they
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>> find someone who is.
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>> I am certified to teach special ed birth - 21 years and have
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>> done it for many years, but at the elementary level.
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>> I called today just to get information. The Vice-principal
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>> was excited, but said they weren't interviewing until the
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>> end of November and the person would start in January.
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>> I told him, that I was actually calling because I wanted to
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>> interview them. I want to know what type of special ed
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>> students, what "other duties" I would have,etc. So tomorrow
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>> I am going in at 10 a.m. to tour the school, talk to the
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>> person that is teaching the class, meet the students, meet
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>> the assistants and find the answers to my questions.
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>> I then told him that if I was satisfied and interested, I
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>> would turn in my application. It is nice not to "need" the
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>> job or the money. I just still have the heart and wish to
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>> teach. Maybe I will apply, maybe just getting back into the
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>> school will make me come to my senses. I have talked to
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>> some people that teach in this district. They are very happy
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>> with the principals and other administration.
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