Well, I did it. I finally made the decision that has been plaguing me for at least a month. I have decided not to return to my school next year. When I started this job, I believed it to be merely temporary (until the previous teacher returned from maternity leave). Then, I got the "are you going to be coming back next year" letter, and I realized that she wasn't returning. By that point, I had already figured out that I do not enjoy teaching general music and I also do not enjoy teaching elementary (which is 2/5 of my job). I also discovered that I do not think it is right to require all students to take music. Especially not at the middle school level. I think that by the time they hit 6th grade, they have the right to decide if they want to study music.
But, at the same time I was figuring out all of this, I was really starting to enjoy the school atmosphere...it's small, cozy, close-knit and the parents really seem to care about their students.
I was having a hard time making a decision until I realized one thing: you can like your co-workers and the work environment, but if you do not like what you are doing, you will never be happy or fulfilled. So, I decided to decline to return.
Now I have to hunt for a new job. sigh.
Does anybody know how I can do job interviews without actually taking time off of work for it?
On a completely unrelated note, any prayers you wish to say for me would be greatly appreciated.
Hey, girl. I was wondering what you were going to do. I definitely think you should work at something you love and any job you hate should never occupy you for too long. I'll let you know if I get any bright ideas on the interviewing thing and you have my prayers.
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