Well, I guess this week kind of sums up how I feel about what I've done. I haven't subbed any this week. It's hard to find jobs, especially good ones. That means I have contributed no money to the family coffers the past two weeks. In my defense, I have family members that keep on giving us money for Christmas, the wedding, etc, so I think I still win because of that. At least that's what I'm claiming. I did however go to William and Mary to get some career counseling. It was kind of helpful, I got some advice on my resume and cover letter writing, two areas that I wasn't sure I was so great at. I also got the advice that I am not going to be good at taking. I am supposed to substitute and network with the teachers and the principals so they will know my name when I apply. That is not really in my skill set, I'm really quiet. I am going to contact the woman who said that she would write me a letter of recommendation from my long term sub job, that counts as networking, right? I am also going to be aggressive when it's time for teachers to turn in their contracts. Two weeks after contracts are due, I am going to paper the schools with my resume. If that doesn't work, I am going to try to become a permanent sub, meaning I sub at one school every day. That is all for next year, though.
I also filled out paperwork and got fingerprinted for my new job, which is working 20 hours a week at an after school program. I'm not sure when I will start, but I think it will be a good job. We don't really need me to make a lot of money right now, we're doing fine. it will let me sub some half days and pretend that I can actually network. It also gives me a chance to exercise during the day, keep the house semi-clean, and still be home in time to make dinner for the hubby. See how I have it all worked out? So, I dealt with all that this week, and went to the dentist, which is always unpleasant. My mom has weak teeth, and she passed it on to me. Well, time to work out, then make Hammy an appointment for the groomer. They are willing to squeeze his anal glands, and we are willing to pay for that.
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That's really great that Hammy has been such a wonderful pet for you guys. I really do love dogs...I guess it's just that I've never had quite as strong of a relationship with one as I've had with cats. Maybe someday I'll get one like that and I'll be able to say that I'm equally a cat and a dog person. Maybe. ;-)
I definitely understand what you mean about networking...I always feel like I'm too shy to do anything like that. Hopefully it'll get better. It sounds like you have a really good plan, though!
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