OT-Looks like I'll be changing jobs soon

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:20 am

I've been offered a job teaching 9th and 10th grade English at an alternative private high school. I'll also be conducting some extra cirricular activities, teaching kids how to fish and other such outdoor stuff. It's a bit of a hit to the salary, but still doable if I stick to a tight budget.

The catch is that they offered me the job yesterday and want me to start in less than 3 weeks. I need to figure out how to find new housing, move, and prepare lessons in a very short period of time.

I'm just waiting on the formal offer letter before I tender my resignation at my present job.

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:25 am

Wow - it sounds like things are coming together for you. I always thought teaching would be a great job and has always been in the back of my mind. There's not much to do with a BA degree in English and Literature and MA in Criminology. Good luck to you - and let us know if there is anything we can do to help you along. BTW - what does the fiance' think of this?

Mich Hunter · Post by **Mich Hunter** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:30 am

Get a big stick to take with you

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:33 am

86er wrote:Wow - it sounds like things are coming together for you. I always thought teaching would be a great job and has always been in the back of my mind. There's not much to do with a BA degree in English and Literature and MA in Criminology. Good luck to you - and let us know if there is anything we can do to help you along. BTW - what does the fiance' think of this?

The fiance got a job at the same school.

It's kind of an iteresting place that needs to teach life skills as much as academics. My fiance will be running the school's art gallery in an effort to teach the students the basics of running a business, how to have a job, etc. Her retail and managerial experience made her a shoe in.

The kids that go to this school are very smart, but lack discipline and common sense. Some of them don't even understand how to turn a profit off of something they make and wish to sell.

Right now, I'm trying to find some good resources pertaining to basic literary theory. The students I'll be teaching are a bit behind academically and often have know knowledge of such basics as plot dynamics or such literary devices as irony and metaphor.

It will be challenging, but the kind of challenge that is also interesting.

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:14 am

That sounds like a great job. Go fot it. Best wishes to you and your fiance.

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:25 am

If I can figure out how to afford it along with life, I'm probably going to go back to school for my Master's degree within the year. One of those opens a lot of doors if you choose education as a career path.

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:29 am

Maybe this is why the house buy went south . . .

Things happen for a reason. Best of luck!

Noah

Jason_W · Post by **Jason_W** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:33 am

Noah Zark wrote:Maybe this is why the house buy went south . . .

Things happen for a reason. Best of luck!

Noah

We were thinking the same thing. There are some very affordable houses for sale in the new area. Rent is still very high for some reason, though.

cnjarvis · Post by **cnjarvis** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:33 am

Good luck to you!

RSY · Post by **RSY** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:09 pm

That's great!

As they say, do what you love, and the money will follow. Please, don't make the same mistakes I did (i.e. chasing a dollar like a dog chasing its tail). As time goes on, change becomes harder and harder.

Best of luck.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:13 pm

That's great!!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:37 pm

Congrats and, good luck!

AndyM · Post by **AndyM** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:27 pm

good luck - my wife is a teacher, as well as my 2 sisters...
think of it as a new adventure...

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:26 pm

I don't know. A job that forces you to fish and such may be too rough

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:59 pm

Sounds Great! Sometimes the paycheck isnt the only measure of a mans job. Glad to see your working the hunting and fishing in there as well. Unfortunately alot of kids dont have the luxury of having a positive male influence!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:18 pm

good luck

Post by **Hobie** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:34 pm

My wife is a teacher, so were some aunts, great grandfathers, and so forth. Great profession in my book. AND you get the opportunity to make a difference!

rangerider7 · Post by **rangerider7** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:16 pm

I taught and coached for 31 years and it is very rewarding, not money wise but spiritually. Teaching in an alternative school is a great challenge. This is these kids last hope school wise. Outdoor activities are sometimes the way to get them going in the right direction. Good luck, I hope you all the best.

D.A.C. · Post by **D.A.C.** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:36 am

Good luck. I've been teaching 9th and 8th grade English for 6 years. It has its ups and downs, and running on one income while the wife stays home with the kids is so taxing, that I've had to get a second night job to make ends meet (and we don't buy any extras). I understand the "alternative" school concept well, and it will be a challenge. Lots of our students end up in alternative school, mainly for discipline or age/retention. Again, good luck, its the toughest yet most rewarding job you could probably get.