This isn't really a post at all... It's more like a "YAY" moment with a little happy dance thrown in. As you know, I lost my school contract when all the crazy was happening back in November. I made the decision to not continue with the agency that I was working with, less because they gave my contract to someone else (I totally get it, but I'm still a little pissed) but because I just don't have it in me to give these high-needs clients what they need.
So, I started looking for something new. Anything, really. Had some interviews, didn't really pan out. I mean, how could they not see the awesome that was sitting in front of them. Oh. That's right. Because somewhere along the job line it became cool to interview a load of people at the same time and give them 2 minutes to convince you why they should be hired. Not cool. Not cool at all.
Anyway. On a long shot I applied for a music teacher position at a private music school. Teaching is something I've always enjoyed and music was a huge part of my childhood and youth. It's been awhile since I've taught piano and I've only ever done a little tutoring in clarinet. It's also been a long time since I've played either instrument - my apartments have always been too small to fit my beautiful piano into them. Plus, moving a piano isn't cheap and I've had 4 apartments in the last 6 years.
Needless to say I was skeptical about my chances.
But, those lucky little four leaf clovers must have been working their magic, because they hired me!
Granted, it's just as a substitute teacher right now, but it will turn into a permanent position once the contracts come up for renewal. Which means that I still have to look for a job. But, I kind of don't care right now, because someone thought I was pretty frikkin' fantastic and hired me.
