New Job

This school year will be coming to an end in a little more than six weeks. This year, I have had the opportunity to work in three different schools, within twelve classrooms doing what I love. The job is great, but is not a long-term gig. It is funded through a grant and it could look different from year to year. I decided one day to write a letter for reassignment within the district in case a reading specialist job came open. The rumor was that a few people were getting close to, if not retiring at the end of the year. I sent my letter in early March and within a few weeks, I had been told that I had been chosen to become the reading specialist at a new building next year. I took the job immediately, lucky that I would be in one building next year in a stable job.

I am super excited to start my new job, but am kind of worried that I have landed my supposed dream job at 30 years old. Well, I guess I'll be 31 when I start it. Is this truly what I want to do for the rest of my career? Only time will tell I guess. If I am a lifer in BPS, I could retire in my mid-50's. That is pretty appealing. They always say that teaching perks don't kick in until you retire. You work your ass off for 30-35 years, and then you are finally compensated for your hard work in retirement. Are there really that many teacher perks on the tail end of your career? Who knows. I have to think that this has somehow broken our current system and wonder if it will even still be an option when I am close to retirement.

Anyway, I am excited for the new job opportunity in a wonderful school in the district. Probably one of the best schools. But first, I'm ready to enjoy my summer with Brody and Zoe. We have tons of activities planned for the summer including baseball, soccer, day camps, swim lessons, trips to the zoo, museum, splash pads and hopefully lots of picnics and trips to the park!