I almost could not find my thread because for some reason I thought I used this title. I had extra difficulty because someone likes to fill The Lounge with new threads!
This is not anything as dramatic as moving five hours away for a new job. I am just considering a second job and hoping it will not affect the first.
I have looked for a full-time school job almost every day since starting my third and current home health job. If one opened up in the few districts in the area I would apply immediately and follow up enthusiastically.
Two weeks ago I broadened my search and found a part-time job seven miles away with unspecified pay, but I already have a job, which more or less pays the bills, although not spectacularly.
I applied, did not hear back, followed up, had a phone interview two hours later, and was supposed to have a second interview half an hour ago, but they called and left a voice mail offering me the job.
Tentatively, I would work there Monday through Wednesday for six hours each, and travel to another school on the clock. I currently have clients Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, and all day Thursday. I should have five new clients within the next month, but most of them conflict with the new job, so hopefully we can reschedule for Friday.
1. It will help keep me busy (fewer new threads in The Lounge).
2. The pay will be unimpressive, but it will help me pay off my student loans and credit card.
3. I can finally apply to the Master's program I want!
It is just weird, I visited the school, but when I first moved here, and the receptionist could not really tell me anything. I have not seen where I would work, I have not met my prospective supervisor, boss, or coworkers.
This seems weird, but I did it two years ago, and I am hoping to learn from those mistakes. I plan on regularly asking my supervisor how I am doing and where I can improve.
I also plan on applying to grad school ahead of time. It probably did not help that I applied at the last minute.
What do you guys think? Any downsides to me having less time for Ecomodder? I mean, any downsides to me being a more productive member of society actively engaged in helping others and my own future?
I asked the SLP if I could see where I would be working before making a final decision and she told me that I could talk to the front office staff and explain the situation.
I am about to call and set a time.
It sounds professional.