Re: Lies and nothing I can do

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I wish your husband good luck Elizabeth. I was told the same thing when
I decided to go back to school and so-far, not true. I guess it might
depend on what part of Ohio you live in.

On 1/06/09, Elizabeth wrote:
> Just surprised.
>
> I would think a district, all things being equal, would want a 39
> year old over the 22 year old because of the life experience and work
> habits she would bring with her. In theory, you wouldn't have to
> worry about late girls' night outs and dates, the planning of the
> wedding, an eventual maternity leave, or two, or three and then
> whether or not the teacher will return (I know many who did
> consecutive maternity leaves of 6-8 years and then NEVER returned).
> Sure, 39 is closer to retirement, but retirement is still 20 years
> away, the others are not.
>
> Of course, maybe they already have many older teachers in the school
> and were looking for "new" and "fresh".
>
> I feel for you though, it's hard enough as it is in Ohio. What would
> bother me more, is, like you said, the lies.
>
> My husband just finished his licensing and is looking for a job. All
> of our friends who are in the profession and in an administrative
> role have told us he will have no problem finding a job because A he
> is male wanting in an elementary school, and B he is 40. I never
> thought that would work against him because everybody told us it
> would work for him. Now I'm thinking YIKES.
>
> Keep us posted about the attorney conversation and good luck to you!
>
>

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