I don't believe I ever updated this blog to mention that I was offered the summer job that I applied for, and that then I also turned it down. I delighted in the interview process, and delighted even more in receiving the job (it was a super boost in my confidence), but I wasn't quite sold on taking the job. So after receiving the job offer, I took some time to write up an incredibly long and detailed pros and cons list and thought a lot about it, and ultimately decided it just wasn't the job for me at this time. I was incredibly proud of myself for not just jumping into the first opportunity I was given (which is totally my usual M.O.), and the universe rewarded me for my discernment and discretion (in this case, meaning "the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation.") I am so so so thankful that I ended up not taking that summer job, because I was just invited to start teaching band lessons again in Gloucester!! Instrumental lessons are back in the school district (after a year without due to COVID), and it looks like I'll be teaching clarinet and flute at the middle school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2pm-4pm starting April 27 and going until at least June 11, but also maybe in the summer (and I'll be making more money in those 2 hours each day than I would have working practically the whole day at the other job). I'm so excited to get back into playing (and teaching) music again. Working this part-time job is absolutely perfect for me and my schedule, and checks all the right boxes on my pros and cons list!
Since I delight in things like Pros/Cons lists, here's my original list for the summer job, and my response to myself regarding my new band job!
Pros [and updates for new job]:
- Having a job, being able to say what I do beside just "home maker" [still a pro, I'm back to being a band teacher!]
- Making extra/bonus money, though not necessary [still a pro, and making 3x more per hour]
- Getting out of the house every day [though not "every" day, starting 3 days a week is still a pro]
- Being outdoors [no longer a pro, but not being required to be at a job all day every day will give me more time to be outside in my yard, going for walks, etc]
- Getting exercise [see above]
- Meeting new people [still a pro, will meet lots of new kids and probably some adult teachers, and new pro- will see kids from my previous years of teacher whom I haven't seen since quarantine]
- Learning new things [still a pro, I will be motivated to learn more about music, and do things like learn to play the flute in order to teach kids how!]
- Boost of self esteem [still a pro; working with kids is ALWAYS a boost to my self esteem]
- Helping kids/community/doing something good [definitely still a pro!]
- Making connections/having an "in" with community groups [still a pro, just a different community group]
- Only 9 weeks, not permanent [this job is still very flexible, and not necessarily a long term commitment unless I make it one and district allows it to be, which I do hope for!]
- Potential for growth/discernment for the future [definitely still a pro]
Cons [and updates for new job]:
- No longer volunteer for Meals on Wheels [not a con! I can still volunteer AND work new job!]
- No longer morning breakfast/blog routine [not a con! work doesn't begin until afternoon!]
- Early mornings/ wake by 7:30, leave by 8pm [not a con! work doesn't begin until afternoon!]
- Gone all day/ can't help out around the house/run errands/ etc [not a con! work is only 2 hours a day]
- Less time to do Jeo-Party/other social planning [not a con! work is only 2 hours a day]
- Less time for my hobbies (painting, if I ever pick up music or yoga again) [not a con! work is only 2 hours a day]
- Outdoors in any weather, including super hot or rainy [not a con! work is indoors]
- Have to wear a mask all day [not a con! work is only 2 hours a day, wearing a mask for that long not a problem at all]
- Potential for migraines (due to masks/kids/etc) [not a con! especially since work is only 2 hours a day]
- Hard/difficult/tiresome/long days [not a con! work is only 2 hours a day!]
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