If Life is a Bowl of Cherries. . .

[velvetpage]

I had two job interviews today, for grade 4 French Immersion and 4-6 Core French, respectively. I got a call two hours after leaving the second, saying no, I didn't get it. The other one is only a half-day, so even if I get it, I'd still be placed for the other half of the day. But I don't think I got it. I have one more interview, for a half-day Library job at a nice school, but in my current mood, I know I won't get it, either.

Intellectually, I know that the posting process is supposed to allow schools to choose the candidate who is the best fit for that school, and that sometimes it has nothing to do with qualifications. On the other hand, I know that I've had lots of interviews and no offers, so I have to wonder if I'll really fit anywhere. How likely is it that the board will place me in a job where I'll fit?

Am I doomed to be shunted from bad job to bad job until I give up in disgust?

My faith in myself is at an all-time low.

Comments

[pyat.livejournal.com]

Am I doomed to be shunted from bad job to bad job until I give up in disgust?

No matter what happens, in September you'll be in a new school. New school, new start - no baggage. And if they hand you another grade 7, well, we can look in the other boards. We have all summer to figure it out.

I love you, Erin.

[kesmun.livejournal.com]

You have a neat hubby. Aren't those of us who do luckier than all get-out? *G*

[velvetpage.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. What on earth would I ever do without him? Love ya, Pyat.

[anidada.livejournal.com]

Looking elsewhere, no matter what one does, puts one on an emotional rollercoaster, unfortunately (or, fortunately, depending...). I believe it'll work out -- you know what you're doing, you've got the experience and the personality, and definitely the motivation! Something good will come -- they can't all be bad, it's statiscally unlikely. ;) *hug* Hang in there.

[nottheterritory.livejournal.com]

Am I doomed to be shunted from bad job to bad job until I give up in disgust?

Any job search has lots of false starts but just stay focused and think about how brief a period this will be when you look back on it from the vantage of that perfect future job...

"I doubt it not; and all these woes shall serve
For sweet discourses in our time to come."

Good luck!