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Turn of Events

I did not get the computer job that I interviewed for yesterday. The super. told me to my face that I did not have enough of a math and science background needed for the position. She called me this morning and said she likes me so much that she wants me to work as a long term sub for this position because the person she hired is in a 60 day hold at their current district. She said if I take this long-term sub position then I will be their top choice of the next person to hire if a job comes up in the district. However, it's a small district and jobs don't come about too often. But that is still good news. I am happy. However, I am going to have to bust my butt at this long term job, which is only for 60 days, and I'm only getting $145 a day.

It feels good to be told by a superiendentent that she likes me and will hire me at some point for a full time position but I kind of wish that time was now. I'll have a great job but only for 60 days. Am I am fool for taking it?


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  • I don't think you're a fool for taking it.  I think it's a very smart decision.  It will at least give you something school related for the next two months and it really gets your foot in the door at that location.  Another teaching job might not come up for a while, but you'd be their first pick.  That means something.  Smile

    Maybe it will lead to other long-term sub positions as well until you can find your full time teaching position.

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  • Stepping stone jobs are marvelous. This seems like just the break you need to get your foot in the door to, if anything, get (more) wonderful references to maybe another full-time job within the district. Money is money, and that's income that coming from a job you enjoy rather than retail. Take it and run :)

    Congrats again! You'll keep showing them just how amazing you are at what you do :)
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  • I don't think you would be stupid at all for taking it. First 145 is a lot more than most sub jobs. Second, you get your foot in the door. Who knows, maybe you will be a long term sub the whole year. I have seen that happen before.
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  • I think this would be a great opportunity for you, Tara! That's so awesome that the superintendent liked you so much!
  • I think you would be crazy for not taking it! $145 a day is probably signifigantly more than what you are currently making. Its a great job and will look great on your resume for when you start looking for a perm position.

    My DH started his teaching career as long term sub. He's been a perm teacher ever since.... and that was 7 years ago.

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  • It's resume-able experience, I'd go for it....:)
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  • Thanks guys! Yes, I'm going to take it!

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