I'm Unemployed Again...
So, the last day of work was yesterday. I left school and will not return. I don't think it's fully sunk in yet.Today is the first day of summer vacation. Sort of. I have to mark Grade 5 provincial math exams tomorrow and Friday which I am oh soooo looking forward to. Talk about PAINFUL. I am only keeping to my commitment because I hear that it's a good experience, it looks nice on the resume and for some extra cash before we officially go on unemployment.
It didn't feel difficult leaving the staff and the building. However, on Friday, the last day of school, it was extremely difficult to say good bye to my kids. I had told them on Tuesday that I would not be returning and that I was moving out west so a lot of them became increasingly clingy as the week went on. I had a few moments where I had to choke back tears as each student came up to receive their last home report of the year from me. (I made each of them give me a hug). I will certainly miss some more than others but they will all hold a dear place in my heart, afterall, they are my first class (perhaps last class ever?!)
I met with my principal yesterday to express how I felt about the whole situation (not being recalled and not receiving my "B" contract (permanent contract)). She did tell me that my colleague and I were the last to find out our placements because they were trying all sorts of ways to keep me. I believe she was being sincere in that she really did feel badly that she couldn't keep me on at the school and that she felt I was a valuable teacher, but it doesn't really make it easier to process this whole situation. I have to try to believe that this is all for the best and that I will be able to land a teaching job again soon. I just dread the frustration of not being able to have my own class or not even being considered for jobs.
Our apartment is slowly getting cleaned up but stuff is still everywhere. Accumulation of STUFF is terrible! I think we've downsized a great deal in the last few years and each time you move, you throw out more and more stuff (to avoid bringing it with you), but it still seems like there's a TON! I think the main reason is because we are packing all sorts of everyday items as it's cheaper to ship than to buy it new. At $1.00/lb, shipping over something like a bottle of lotion (~$2) is cheaper than buying a new bottle for $10. But if you think about it, we've now spent $12 on that lotion!! Anyway, I think you get the picture.
I'm looking forward to a new life in Vancouver. The only thing that is holding me back is the job thing. Hopefully CE lands something quickly and that I'll get something for the fall. That would be the IDEAL situation, but who knows! To be able to settle down and put down new roots is the goal now. No more of this moving around for me, thanks very much!
Alright, I'm done blogging for now. I've got to get back to cleaning up and packing (or maybe a nap is in order?? HAHA!)
posted by jaryee @ 7:06 a.m.
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