This is supposed to be cooler, and represent my voyage out into the job market.
Shapes, color, and movement.
I woke up somewhat sick and slightly dejected. I might have laid there all day if Lib didn't devote her morning to helping me re-work my resume, and motivate me to get moving. It was really encouraging to spend the morning with her!
Best news of the day by far was hearing back from Teach for America: I passed the phone interview, and now I'm on to the final interview!! I'm really excited about the opportunity to teach under-privileged kids, both for me and for them. I have two weeks to prepare for the rigorous all-day interview. I listened to a webinar tonight on teaching science for TFA, and it got me (and Lib) even more interested and motivated.
I saw some hard things today, though. An ex-convict of 9 years struggling with all his might to find any employment sat next to me on the train, relating his story freely. He wasn't crazy--sometimes crazy people talk to you on the train, and so I just kind of ignore them--but this guy seemed sincerely to be trying to make ends meet. I guess his sentence doesn't end when the bars are opened, whether or not that is just.
I hope he finds the LDS Employment Center. I didn't really want to go, but Lib convinced me. It was nothing like the normal somewhat intimidating "act strong and put together" shows that I guess I thought it would. I really felt comfortable there, they saw my needs, my talents, and distilled confidence in me, as well as giving me a great lead and improve my resume. Especially in a place like New York, I found it to be rejuvenating. I now understand a bit better why the church calls couples on missions to serve as employment specialists, and I really appreciate it.
Best news of the day by far was hearing back from Teach for America: I passed the phone interview, and now I'm on to the final interview!! I'm really excited about the opportunity to teach under-privileged kids, both for me and for them. I have two weeks to prepare for the rigorous all-day interview. I listened to a webinar tonight on teaching science for TFA, and it got me (and Lib) even more interested and motivated.
I saw some hard things today, though. An ex-convict of 9 years struggling with all his might to find any employment sat next to me on the train, relating his story freely. He wasn't crazy--sometimes crazy people talk to you on the train, and so I just kind of ignore them--but this guy seemed sincerely to be trying to make ends meet. I guess his sentence doesn't end when the bars are opened, whether or not that is just.
I hope he finds the LDS Employment Center. I didn't really want to go, but Lib convinced me. It was nothing like the normal somewhat intimidating "act strong and put together" shows that I guess I thought it would. I really felt comfortable there, they saw my needs, my talents, and distilled confidence in me, as well as giving me a great lead and improve my resume. Especially in a place like New York, I found it to be rejuvenating. I now understand a bit better why the church calls couples on missions to serve as employment specialists, and I really appreciate it.
Hey Libby, what a fun blog, I'll have to start reading, I love your husbands photos!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping you get the 'teach for america' job - you'd be so great at it!!! Be confident! You have wonderful qualities to offer :) Love you!
ReplyDeleteMark I'm so proud of you! Good work. Great idea on the name of the blog. I didn't get it until I clicked on the blog - "METAL TREES!" I get it. haha.
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