Friday, August 18, 2006

Confessions of a Professional Career Hopper

I loved teaching 1st grade so much this summer that I've seriously been considering switching careers. I've thought about this for awhile as speech therapy has gotten more into classroom inclusion and I've become more of a tutor. However, over the past year, I've been focused on paperchasing and expecting to have Elena fairly soon...and, of course the blog reading addiction took over!
But this summer and the wait has brought me back to the here and now. I'm totally bored! I've been looking into the 'career switch' programs locally, but became discouraged when I realized 1. My pay scale (which is the same as teachers + my M.Ed) would drop to ZERO years experience in the field despite having worked in the schools for five years, 2. the programs are basically two years (the second in the field) and I don't know when the CCAA will match me and can't just drop my 'internship' to head to China and finally 3. I had kind of forgotten that going to school again would cost money!
Back to reality -stay the course.
So...instead I'm looking for a time consuming hobby, one that will keep me focused on something other than the adoption rollercoaster. I'll let you know when I find something! Right now I've got some reading to do...

6 Comments:

At 12:54 PM, Blogger Joannah said...

Really? They wouldn't give you your years of service? That's terrible!!!

We lose speech teachers almost every year. They can make more in private practice, so many of them leave for that. Others can stand all the paperwork and legal ramifications.

Being a classroom teacher, in my opinion, is very rewarding. I hope you find a way to do something you really love, Shannon.

 
At 12:55 PM, Blogger Joannah said...

p.s. I meant *can't stand* all the paperwork, etc.

 
At 5:38 PM, Blogger C's Mom said...

May I suggest professional 'sniper'? ;0)

 
At 5:41 PM, Blogger Shannon said...

I'd have to start taking lessons from you & Krista asap! That or you guys are bidding for the same items I am!

 
At 6:50 PM, Blogger Debra Sue said...

No sniper! Although I think you could be a lady spy a'la Alias. You're pretty, educated and an experienced world traveler. Try some different wigs and check it out.

All kidding aside, I was in the same conundrum as you and took the "more schooling" route. I am currently 48 hours into my doctorate and still can't see the end. It's invigorating, time consuming, frustrating, and a great self-esteem boost.
Just a thought...

 
At 5:55 PM, Blogger Shannon said...

OOOh, I like the idea of being the next Jennifer Garner (Alias)!! All the dress up and exciting travel!
But I must admit I'm having some trouble learning Mandarin & probably Russian would cause a similar problem...
Now a doctorate is something to look into. Thanks Debra Sue!

 

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