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Job Possibility; (at long last, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel)
Topic Started: Jan 31 2010, 12:11 PM (210 Views)
Gadget_Girl	Jan 31 2010, 12:11 PM Post #1
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	I know everyone here is aware of the job struggles and frustrations I have been going through for the last several years. For some time I've been struggling with where God would have me be and with feeling that my time at the school was over/drawing to a close. Some of you are also aware that I have been praying about the possibility of taking over my mentor's position at the community college near where I live. This past year it seemed that that door may be closing when the college replaced him with an adjunct (and the position didn't go to me). Recently I became aware that the college has experienced an increase in enrollment and would be hiring 8-10 professors for next year. For quite a while I have been checking the college job postings at least once a week. Today it posted. It is for a Faculty position, is an Annual Contract Appointment and the posted salary is about $10,000 less than I currently make; however, THE JOB POSTED! If God wants me there, He'll take care of the rest. (if he doesn't want me there, I need help knowing what He does want me to do, where He wants me to go, etc) I've already filed a job pool card. In an interesting turn of God having a sense of humor, the posting closes on my birthday. Please pray for me and for this. (Oh! and if you don't mind, please don't mention this on Facebook. People I work with and former students are on there and are connected with me. I don't want any of this information to be leaked at school until I know something for sure. The school is a terrible gossip mill. On here, though, it is totally safe.)



Gadget_Girl	Feb 1 2010, 02:27 PM Post #2
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	Thinking and praying about the possibilities.



Gadget_Girl	Feb 6 2010, 11:21 AM Post #3
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	The department head and I exchanged emails this week. Jennifer is a graduate of the school where I teach and I worked with her mother for 2 years (before the mom took a job down south near Miami). In fact, her mother was one of the ones who conducted my interviews when I was hired at CRHS. God truly has an interesting way of knitting everything together. Jennifer told me I was the first to get my application card submitted. Also she told me that she hoped we would be talking soon! Learned this week that people that know the current adjunct, the department head (Jennifer) and me have been talking me up to Jennifer and the adjunct. Also, someone totally unconnected out of the blue this week told me that they thought I would be a fantastic college professor and had I ever thought about moving up to the college level.



Leo	Feb 6 2010, 12:20 PM Post #4
the Insurgent Posts: 1,326 Group: Admins Member #8 Joined: Jul 7, 2008	This is wonderful! I will be in prayer that this comes through for you. Or, if it doesn't, that something even better does!!! After all, your friend was correct you would make a great college professor!!



Gadget_Girl	Feb 6 2010, 01:15 PM Post #5
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	Thank you, dear friend.



70x7	Feb 9 2010, 11:36 AM Post #6
Jesus Others You Posts: 911 Group: Members Member #60 Joined: Nov 22, 2008	Cathy, as I posted on Manna, I am praying for you and about this. (((( hugs ))))



Gadget_Girl	Feb 9 2010, 01:58 PM Post #7
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	Thank you so much, Peggy!



Gadget_Girl	Feb 10 2010, 03:01 PM Post #8
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	I went and told the principal today that I had applied for the job at the college and they might be calling within the next 4 weeks for a reference. He was VERY supportive and agreed this would be a great opportunity. He said he knew I wanted to just teach theatre and that he was sorry that wasn't the case at the school. He promised to let me know if the college calls for a reference. It was a positive encounter. VERY different from what it would have been like with the previous 2 'bosses'. God has brought another piece into place. Sixteen more days until the posting closes. Lord, is THIS why I've been waiting?? It feels like this journey has been so long. I'm really ready for the next adventure.



EastWind	Feb 10 2010, 03:15 PM Post #9
Birth Doula Posts: 3,865 Group: Global Moderators Member #40 Joined: Aug 15, 2008	Oh, what a blessing that you have a better boss giving your reference now!



Gadget_Girl	Feb 10 2010, 03:36 PM Post #10
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	Yes, very much so. He has been very impressed with the work the kids and I do. The woman in the room next to mine (Suzette) was an Assistant Principal with Boss at the Middle School for several years and they have a very close relationship. I'm sure they have talked about me and that she has shared her thoughts. (thankfully she and I get along very well!) I don't even want to think about what either of the last two bosses would have said. They would have been mean and cruel just to stand in the way of me moving on to something like this. Boss agreed with me that this move could benefit the high school as well. I would be an excellent contact and could come back to the school to talk to the kids about what to expect in college and what the professors expect from students.



Gadget_Girl	Feb 10 2010, 04:42 PM Post #11
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	And things just keep happening. I just found out the the current adjunct spent numerous years in San Diego and Los Angeles. She spent 14 years at the community college less than 15 minutes from my home in San Diego. She probably knows my h.s. Drama teacher and would know the reputation of my high school. I'm not building myself up with all the 'signs'. I'm more amazed at how God pulls details together.



Gadget_Girl	Feb 12 2010, 03:09 PM Post #12
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	Having lunch with the adjunct next week on Saturday. She wants to talk to me about the program and some other things.



EastWind	Feb 12 2010, 04:19 PM Post #13
Birth Doula Posts: 3,865 Group: Global Moderators Member #40 Joined: Aug 15, 2008	It sure is sounding good!



Gadget_Girl	Feb 12 2010, 05:29 PM Post #14
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	I'm trying not to get my hopes up; however, I keep praying about the opportunity and hoping God opens the door!!!



Gadget_Girl	Mar 29 2010, 06:43 AM Post #15
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	OK, so for anyone that isn't on MC or didn't see this there. I just got the following email: Quote: Good morning Ms. G_G; Congratulations on being selected to interview for our Faculty Theatre position here at CFCC. We would like to interview with you Friday, April 9th at 2:15 p.m. in our Teaching and Learning Conference Room, located in Building 3 Room 112. If you require any special accommodations please advise me as soon as possible. I was instructed to mention that unfortunately CFCC will not be able to reimburse you for any travel expenses you may incur. Will you be interviewing in person, or by phone, if so, please provide a number where you can be reached. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know via this e-mail or the contact number listed below. We look forward to meeting you Ms. G_G. YES!!!!! That you LORD!!!!! The committee wants to meet with me for an INTERVIEW!!!!!!! Thank you for everyones prayers and support so far. It has helped so much! Now to get my portfolio done and ready. I just have to get the blouse I want to wear cleaned and pressed. I think I'll even have time to polish my shoes! THANK YOU LORD!!!!!!!!!!



Amalthea	Mar 29 2010, 07:47 AM Post #16
The Singing Silver Unicorn Posts: 6,951 Group: Global Moderators Member #6 Joined: Jul 6, 2008



Gadget_Girl	Mar 29 2010, 07:53 AM Post #17
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	LOL! That is EXACTLY how I feel!!! How am I supposed to teach and have all of this inside???



Gadget_Girl	Apr 9 2010, 01:18 PM Post #18
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	{{{hugs}}} Thank you so much. I just got home and changed. The interview went well but was difficult, too. Some of the questions weren't easy in the least! Now it goes back to waiting. They have more interviews next week and then will start deciding. They will notify by the end of April/First of May (the end of their school year). So, please keep praying! I really want this position.



70x7	Apr 11 2010, 02:30 PM Post #19
Jesus Others You Posts: 911 Group: Members Member #60 Joined: Nov 22, 2008	As I said on MC, I will continue to pray. So excited for you!



Gadget_Girl	Apr 11 2010, 03:44 PM Post #20
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	{{{hugs}}} Thank you so very much, dear friend!



yngmom4	May 9 2010, 06:58 PM Post #21
Who's yours? Posts: 9,120 Group: Admins Member #12 Joined: Jul 7, 2008	Update! Update! I'm praying for you!



Gadget_Girl	May 10 2010, 01:06 AM Post #22
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	Still no word. Still praying. <sigh> Trying very hard to not get totally discouraged.



Jemila	May 11 2010, 12:36 AM Post #23
Resident Violin Playing Plumber Posts: 5,986 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Jul 5, 2008	I am praying that no word is good word... I mean news.



Gadget_Girl	May 11 2010, 01:07 AM Post #24
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	:grin: I've been praying the same thing. Some things at the school have me more than a little discouraged. I'm more than ready for not only this school year to end (we have about 3 more weeks) but also to be done and out of that place.



Jemila	May 11 2010, 02:43 AM Post #25
Resident Violin Playing Plumber Posts: 5,986 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Jul 5, 2008	I'm ready for you to be, too! Good grief, that's too much for anyone to deal with.



Gadget_Girl	May 11 2010, 05:57 AM Post #26
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	I was walking down the 300 hall today and found myself praying for the school and praying that it is my time to leave. I just don't even feel right here. It's like being a square peg in a round hole. I've tried to make myself fit, but it doesn't work.



Jemila	May 11 2010, 04:07 PM Post #27
Resident Violin Playing Plumber Posts: 5,986 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Jul 5, 2008	I believe that is often how God's Prophets in the Old Testament felt. God is definitely using you. Praying!!



Gadget_Girl	May 11 2010, 04:24 PM Post #28
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	{{{hugs}}} Thank you, Jams. (Lately I'm feeling more abused than used, though) Today I also had a moment when I wondered what I should be doing for a living. If God doesn't give me this job, what should I be doing? Anyone feel like being my 'career counselor'?



Gadget_Girl	May 12 2010, 12:43 PM Post #29
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	Got a text from WH a bit ago that I got a letter from the college. I'm nervous, excited and terrified all at the same time. Whatever the answer is, I know it is an answer from God. However, if they say 'no', it is going to be hard not to be discouraged.



Gadget_Girl	May 12 2010, 01:12 PM Post #30
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	(x-posted to MC) I got my answer... God said "no". The committee decided to select another candidate. WH and I both are feeling discouraged. I can't even think about that this means facing another year at the high school. Another year of teaching English and Drama. Another year of frustration. I don't understand and maybe for now I won't.



Jemila	May 12 2010, 07:56 PM Post #31
Resident Violin Playing Plumber Posts: 5,986 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Jul 5, 2008	Is there a Christian school nearby that you could apply to? There has to be another option, somehow...



Gadget_Girl	May 13 2010, 01:12 AM Post #32
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	There is one; however, they don't have a Drama program. Also, a lot of the situation at that school is it being where parents send their kids if they are expelled or about to be expelled from the public schools. I understand Seven Rivers (the name of the school and the affiliated church) has been having HUGE problems this year. There are several in Ocala; however, in this recession no one is interested in hiring more than they need and the arts really aren't a focus. Another issue I face with private schools is that I'm divorced. Many private Christian schools will not hire a teacher that has been through divorce or is divorced and remarried. Part of me wonders if I should be teaching at all.



Amalthea	May 13 2010, 02:15 AM Post #33
The Singing Silver Unicorn Posts: 6,951 Group: Global Moderators Member #6 Joined: Jul 6, 2008	Oh, G_G...my heart is broken for you.



Gadget_Girl	May 13 2010, 05:44 AM Post #34
Resident Drama Queen Posts: 5,393 Group: Admins Member #33 Joined: Jul 23, 2008	{{{hugs}}} Thank you, friend. I woke this morning to find my eyes were still swollen and I looked very...done. Really don't want to be at work today.



Jemila	May 13 2010, 02:27 PM Post #35
Resident Violin Playing Plumber Posts: 5,986 Group: Admins Member #2 Joined: Jul 5, 2008	Do you feel a sense of peace in your heart, even in your dislike for your job, that this is where God wants you to be, G_G? If you don't feel that peace, then you should look into other things that you enjoy, and I pray God leads you somewhere where you will be appreciated and ministered to. I can't tell you how much my heart is broken for you.



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