We''re getting married in September and I just lost my job :(

[Treasure43]

FI and I are getting married in September and I just found out I''ve lost my job because my school is downsizing (it''s a private school and enrollment is shrinking). There''s also a hiring freeze in all the schools in my area due to budget defecits

Just asking for a little dust!

 

[lilyfoot]

Treasure, I am so sorry to hear that. I am sending tons of dust your way!

Do you have any job prospects yet?

 

[wannaBMrsH]

**************************I send lots of job dust your way***********************

I am not a teacher and I''ve heard that the prospects are tough this year, but I would recommend any, some or all of the following:

1) Public Schools (I know, not ideal, but it''s a paycheck)
2) Day Cares (if you like smaller children, their schedules are great for wedding planning and you have many of the same school holidays)
3) Private Tutoring (I would place an ad in the local HS newspapers and college papers for whatever your specialty is)
4) Teach America (they place you in a school AND forgive some of your school loans - if you have any)
5) Corporate Training positions (often require that you know how to set up lesson plans and teaching curriculum, etc.)

Okay, enough of poking my head in your business...again good luck with your search!

 

[purselover]

**DUST**

hope you find something soon!

 

[princessplease]

I am so sorry Treasure....::hugs:: MUCH dust!

 

[nkarma]

I am so so sorry. That is what I am fearing as well....there have been several layoffs and also getting married in Sept.

The good news is your FI still has a job and the job market is picking up. I am really really sorry. Tons of dust and this could very well be a good thing.

 

[zoebartlett]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Treasure! I really hope things turn around and you'll find another position soon. Will you consider looking into jobs at public schools?

 

[Amanda.Rx]

I''m so sorry! ((hugs))

 

[ArtistJess]

Treasure, that is so terrible. Sometimes this economy just makes me want to throw my hands up and shout "I''m done!"

I know how hard it is to find a good job. My parents'' parish is having a hiring freeze right now too. I thought about getting my teacher''s cert. so that I could go back and teach elementary art, but when I inquired I was strongly advised AGAINST it at this point.

Thinking of you! I know everything will work out. At the end of the day, you two will still be married, even if the details aren''t exactly how you pictured.

 

[caribqueen]

Hi Treasure! I''m sorry to hear this. You are not alone. My contract ended last fall about 6 months into our wedding planning. But somehow FI and I have been doing okay as we prepare for our Summer wedding.

How I see it, is that although it sucks, we can only control how we react and handle these situations. By the time you guys are married, you can say, you''ve been through rough times and your relationship will be stronger because of it. We just have to be faithful that brighter days will be ahead.

I''ve been using my time to reflect and figure out what I really want to do. I believe that things always have a way of working themselves out.

Be blessed.

 

[CurlySue]

Treasure, I am so sorry to hear this. Lots of dust coming your way...

 

[oddoneout]

I''m sorry this is happening. I hope you find another job soon.

 

[laughwithme]

I am so sorry to hear about this. Keep your chin up! I hope you find something new soon.

 

[DearBuddha]

I''m a teacher, too, so I feel your pain

*DUST*

 

[Miya03]

Sorry to hear it! ~DUST!~

 

[Treasure43]

Thanks for all the support everyone! It''s really difficult but I''m trying to look at it as it may be the best thing that''s ever happened to me. I was miserable in my job (because the administration is nonexistent and teachers can do whatever they want, which makes it very hard when some teachers find themselves picking up slack for other teachers) and I''m hoping I''ll find something that I really love. Yes it sucks that I have to job hunt again but I''m trying to stay positive.

I''m very open to public schools, however there are so many hiring freezes that private schools may be my best bet or something non-teacher related. We''ll see. Either way, at least I have some time to find a new job and my boss said she''d do anything she could to help me get hired somewhere else and give me excellent recommendations.

No job prospects at the moment as I found out this afternoon, but tomorrow after work I''ll begin the job search...yay (I guess?)

 

[PumpkinPie]

I am sorry to hear this treasure! I will be thinking of you and sending good luck dust your way!

 

[lulu66]

awww, treasure, i''m so sorry to hear that but it really seems like your trying to keep a positive attitude, which will def help.

i can feel your pain a bit; just moved to an area where fi got a new job & there are absolutely no teaching jobs to be had here & we''re planning a september wedding too! i''m thinking about substituting in the fall if i can''t find anything before that.

***Good Luck***

 

[jcarlylew]

treasure - way to keep a positive attitude! best of luck and lots of *dust* during your search!