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I found out this last week that I won’t be teaching at La Salette next year. Unfortunately, the economic situation has had some very adverse effects on the school and they can’t afford to pay me what I need. But it is not only private schools that are affected. My mother works as a substitute teacher in Atlanta. She said that they announced that a number of positions would be eliminated and pay would be cut. It is really sad when we can spend billions, if not trillions, of dollars on researching whether or not there was ever life on Mars but not invest in our schools. Well, time to go job hunting.
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I have been writing a story which I post on my other blog, Fictional Corner. I have been reading it to some of the boys and they have really enjoyed it which makes me happy. Fortunately, they are not grammarians and focus more on the idea than the flow of the text. It is very encouraging. As for the grammar, I have the great privilege of an editor to make the grammar flow better. She is still working on the pieces I have already posted but has been a great help. The boys will definitely appreciate the story more when she is finished with it. Thanks, Monnie!
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In two weeks I am heading down to Atlanta to visit my parents with the woman I love and her mother. This will be the first time my parents will meet her. She may be a bit nervous but I know that they will get along. I can’t wait!
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Starting tomorrow rugby season officially starts. We play against another Catholic school, St. Ignatius. From what I hear we should beat them. The game is really just an exhibition game. The actual season starts next week. Everyone is excited for this season. Last year we went to the national tournament and lost in a hard fought championship game. To be 2nd in the nation is quite a feat for a school of only 60 boys. Who knows what will happen this season.
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The third trimester is winding down and I am behind in my Philosophy class. We spent the better part of 6 weeks concentrating on Plato. We should be on St. Thomas by now but are only a week into Aristotle. I suppose it isn’t something to be too concerned about. In general, the boys are participating in class and really starting to think. That is much of the goal of the class, to form thinkers not just memorizers.
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Well, a week and a half into Lent and I have been faithful to my resolutions. I know, it’s only been a week and a half, but a good start leads to a good end.
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So ends my first “7 Quick Takes Friday”. I hope you enjoyed reading. (I know, this really shouldn’t count as my seventh point but I’m running out of ideas)
Head over to the Conversion Diary to read more 7 Quick Takes.
AB
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4 comments:
Aaron, I'm sorry to hear about your job. I found your blog via Joe Sparks, then Monica, then to you. I get career opportunity updates often, via the Christendom College alumni newsletter, and I thought I would pass one along:
Dear Alumni,
There is an unprecedented opportunity for college graduates to get entry-level jobs in the Federal contracts career field. There is a massive shortage and all Government agencies need contracts specialists.
According to a senior contracting officer at the Department of
Homeland Security, there is an unprecedented opportunity for 4-year
college graduates to get entry-level jobs with the Federal Government
in the career field of Federal Contracting. He reports that there is
a shortage throughout Government at present that is projected to get
worse because so many career-level professionals are reaching retirement age. The shortage has caused grade-pay inflation in the civil service that would have been unthinkable years ago. The inflation is necessary due to one Agency promoting candidates from other Agencies to obtain them, i.e., raiding between Agencies.
The primary inherent skills needed by a contracts specialist are high
literacy (good reading comprehension and good writing ability) and the
ability to speak with and get along with others. All of the Agencies
that hire entry-level specialists give them extensive classroom and
on-the-job training. Often, entry-level persons sign a mobility
agreement that provides for them to move around within the Agency to
widen their background. Promotions to the "Journeyman Level" during
what is often a 3-year program is virtually automatic.
If you know anyone looking for a job, tell them to check this out. One web site where information may be obtained is:
http://www.fai.gov/FAIC/FindaJob.asp
Or email: Thomas.L.Mcfadden@uscg.mil
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I think that the government looks for people with degrees, or a credit hour equivalent, but I am not sure about that. Working for the government is definitely less than ideal, but I've heard from people who do it is very stable and has good career advancements.
Here is the general site: http://www.usajobs.gov/
Just thought I would throw that out there. I would be happy to let you know if I hear of anything else, if you like?
Bakerstreetrider- thanks for the info on the job search. I'm not too keen on government employment especially the way things are headed. But when push comes to shove who knows. I would be happy to consider anything else you come across, thanks. And thanks for reading! I hope you enjoy it.
Yeah, one would definitely have to be careful as to what government field to enter. I think some wouldn't be compromising, though some definitely would. But, who knows.
What sorts of jobs are you interested in?
Something along the lines of teaching; but, with the direction the economy is heading, I am resigning myself to the fact that there is not much of a future in it. So, I want to find something that is going to keep my mind busy while bring home a good wage. But desperate times call for desperate measures... It's in God's hands so I'm trying not to get too stressed about it.
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