I am going to be a Kindergarten TEACHER! The short version of the story is that they are combining my job with another gals here in the office and instead of laying me off, they asked if I would be interested in teaching. Since we are a private school, you do not have to have teaching credentials, just a BS or BA. I have a BS so I qualify even though it's in Business/Marketing. The details have not been ironed out yet as far as hours are concerned. I may even have a break in the day to run errands or go to the gym or what have you. I am going to meet with the Headmaster today to set the schedule. Right now I will be getting the same rate of pay but after I put in the hours, I could potentially get a $15/hour raise. It is a lot different then working in the office but I have a feeling I am going to enjoy it. The other things is that I could potentially have summer off. What a concept. I don't think I would though. I would have the option to work summer school too.
Of course I cried about it! What a wuss! After 7 years here, I have gotten attached to people and it is going to be a NEW experience so I am nervous, scared, sad, excited and grateful all in one. It also means I will not be sitting on my arse 8 hours a day so that will help with my weight loss efforts.
I gotta run because I am training Lori on my position. Hope you have a great weekend! Until next time...
Congrats on your new adventure!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your weight loss and I am so excited for the changes in your career. Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteWell damn. Weren't you JUST saying you regretted not having kids? The universe was listening. And now, you'll get a chance to influence a whole bunch of kids - kindergarten is such a sweet age group!
ReplyDeleteNice going on the new weight territory...hey, maybe it was that stair climb? ;)
KATIE CONGRATS! =D Both on the weight and the job!!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome. You will make a great kindergarten teacher.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new territory as well :)
WOW!!! That's awesome!! :) You will be great loving on those precious kids!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the new gig. Sounds like a lot of new stuff happening.
ReplyDeleteYay for the loss and your great news! Change can be daunting, but also in a very good way. Congratulations:)
ReplyDeleteWOW! My daughter starts kindergarten on Monday. She is super excited!! Good luck with your new path! I think being a teacher is a lot of work, but SOOOO rewarding!
ReplyDeleteOMG Katie that is such wonderful news. Great job on the weight loss and super fantasic on the new position. You will be wonderful as a kindergarten teacher. And to think just a few posts ago you were saying "what" about children. You are going to be their very first teacher, just thinking about the impact you can have with these wonderful children. This is super super great. Many best wishes to you.
ReplyDeleteAwe, Katie I'm so happy for you I'm smiling ear to ear. I know you will do great teaching :) Way to go on being in new territory too :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Great news on all front! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome news!
ReplyDeleteso happy for you... and you rock with the weight loss.
Yay for "new territories". :) congrats on the loss and the new job.
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ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you..I can totally see you as a kindergarten teacher..Those kids will be so lucky to have you not to mention the parents and community. Many blessings upon you.
Ang
Oh, how wonderful! Congratulations! A new territory, indeed. Teaching in the Kindergarten is sometimes really challenging, sometimes it gets to your nerves real bad but mostly it's a lot of fun!
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