It is just a job!

After my last interview failed to materialize into a job offer, I decided to simply continue to be a supply teacher. Then unexpectedly a principal reached out to me to apply for a job posting at her school. She got my name from a principal who was kind enough to get my permission to share my contact info with her. So, I applied for the job on Thursday. I had the interview on Friday, and I got the job offer on Monday. My first day of work was 2 days ago. I have a 3-year contract position at this small school in Scarborough.

After almost 6 years of supply teaching with a few short-term teaching assignments thrown in there, this is big. It is big because the last time I had something like this was 23 years ago, and on some days, it felt like I would never get it back. Now, even when I have what I thought of as elusive, all I can think of is that nothing has changed. I will still be showing up for work like I usually do, I will just get paid on a consistent basis.

All the introspection made me think of what Smoggie told me once - it is just a job! In some ways, it is. I am replaceable. However, most days, I feel indispensable. And I guess, that’s how we get through life … at least some of us! If we don’t feel somewhat important about what we do, then what’s it all about?

While I continue to mull over my ‘new’ job and give myself undue value, I can’t help but think of all the people who have supported me in getting to this point. I am so thankful to have them in my life. They know who they are. Happy Thanksgiving to them and to everyone.

There will be good days.