In the same week, I received another (the 37th, 38th one? I lost count by now) rejection e-mail telling me I didn't get the job and a sub job request. While my ego took another hit, it was also soothed by the teacher who requested me for to be her sub the third day of school.
I feel differently this year. While I made it a goal to be determinely upbeat and Pollyanna-ishly positive last year, I feel more naturally content with my situation this year. When I received noticed I didn't get the job, I was dissapointed but I also feel a sense of strong relief. I had a six week long term sub assignment lined up at a school I really love to work in, several teachers sent me nice notes welcoming me back into the sub fold, and I was dreading a bit about the non-existent classroom set up/planning time if I got hired a few days before school started. I honestly feel like I would win either way.
Subbing is a nice gig, especially now that I've established myself with a few schools and some favorite teachers. I love going into different classrooms and being able to teach all grade levels. I enjoy the different styles of teaching and different ambiances at schools. Lastly, I enjoy having down time during the week when I need to do personal things. I recognize I am VERY fortunate in that my husband is employed lucratively so I am not in financial need to work regularly. Silver linings and cups half full are cliche, but it sure feels good when they are true.
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