04.25.07
Getting a job is a full time job!
Ug. That is all I have to say about trying to get a job. I really don’t like it. First, I’m not a big fan of shameless self promotion. I’m not that good at it, either, but I don’t want to lose out on a job because of lack of hubris. No good. Shouldn’t they just look at my ability to use words like “hubris” in casual conversation and say “Hey, she’s both smart and witty. Let’s hire her”? I haven’t found a single application which covers my ability to use big words, however. Don’t get me started on references, since it turns into a full time job for them, too.
On a happier note, the Battle of the Books was on Saturday. I got to be at school at 6:30 am to ride a bus to the Southside for the competition. The kids had a good time, and I relished the nerdiness of getting really in to answering questions about 20 books the kids read. Let’s just say I would have dominated such a competition as much as a scrawny little white girl could.
After the battle, Jamie and I had a great date! The weather was gorgeous, so we went out to dinner and ate Thai food on the roof. Then we went to the bookstore and each bought a book to read. I bought this brain candy. We then returned home to read books and lounge around. So delightful!
And work is work right now. Hopefully it will make it to fun soon.
Bianca said,
April 26, 2007 at 8:54 am
Job searching sucks.
But you can do it! Because, let’s face it, you ARE smart and witty.
Raina said,
April 26, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Any news on Jamie’s offers/moving plans?
Spent last night in Seattle, and it’s a pretty nice town when someone else is driving.
Father of the Bride said,
April 26, 2007 at 3:17 pm
You’ll do fine at your job interviews as long as you don’t try to use big words and don’t try to be funny. Gratuitous “Sports Night” reference there …
jeni said,
April 27, 2007 at 5:56 am
I’ll write you a letter of reference. Nothing says “No really, I know for sure she’d be a good teacher” than a college friend who lives 5,000 miles away and is in a completely different discipline.
But I’d use some really big words…
Mamafish said,
May 7, 2007 at 10:57 am
I guess your “Full-time looking for jobs” job takes ALL your blog time too??