crisis of conscience

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:( Tough break. Worry not, something will come up.

Hoping that doesn't look as trite to you as it does to me now I've typed it...
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The Lord moves in mysterious ways :wink:
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one interview. one. for a posh private school, at which they said i did extremely well.
stil gave it to the woman with the experience.
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Bummer, ems, I know how you feel, I applied for three jobs about two months ago
  • 1. Designer - golfing knitwear firm in Lanark, wasn't really interested, but it looked like an escape from my current hell
    2. Designer - Caledonia Macbrayne Ferrys, looked promising
    3. Designer - Glasgow City Museums, a dream of a job and a return to a former life
results
  • 1. 'we have found some one more suitable'
    2. 'we do not think you match our criteria'
    3. no reply
46 and four sixths, trapped, half alive in a 9-5, vacant eyes :(

PS. I didn't even get as far as an interview
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Burn wrote:
emilystrange wrote:I can't. it would kill me. there are some things i will NOT do.
i can totally agree with you on this point...and i can only think of one solution...

teach in Scotland...there is no C of E there!...and the school system is much better than the english one :innocent:
The scottish school systme is PISH!catholics and prodistants seperated at 4 years old,how the fcuk can that be good? divided for no other reason than some poxy religion,it F**KING SUCKS!,and people wonder why theres 's trouble at football games in scotland.
Hats off to people in this day and age with such strong princples :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: .
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Principles don't pay the bills. :innocent:
And you know that she's half crazy but that's why you want to be there.
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nor does a designer wth a P 45
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No,but being able to sleep at night with a clear conscience is priceless
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Francis wrote:Principles don't pay the bills. :innocent:
no. :cry:

i'm fighting..
I don't wanna live like I don't mind
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emilystrange wrote:
Francis wrote:Principles don't pay the bills. :innocent:
no. :cry:

im fighting..
Keep it up,was in a predicament last year,resign on good "bung"and ex' ref's to cover managers cock up,or get sacked with no ref's,chose the sack,needed to be able to lay streight at night in bed!now,good job,good money and sleep like a baby!.Things do and WILL turn up.Principles do and can change people :notworthy: .
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turn 40 then tell me that
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James - how about trying to sort out some freelance design work? Is that possible or is it more stress than it's worth?
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James Blast wrote:turn 40 then tell me that
i hear those words James...loud and clear
Dim, through the misty panes and thick green light,
As under a green sea, I saw him drowning.
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lazarus corporation wrote:James - how about trying to sort out some freelance design work?
nice idea Paul, crap actuality, I'm too far away from that loop :oops:
Glasgow is a big town :cry:
AND! at nearly 47, I expect better, degree, experience etc.
it means nowt, then I like the tracks I have heard from Coldplay's X+Yt!
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James Blast wrote:
lazarus corporation wrote:James - how about trying to sort out some freelance design work?
nice idea Paul, crap actuality, I'm too far away from that loop :oops:
Glasgow is a big town :cry:
AND! at nearly 47, I expect better, degree, experience etc.
it means nowt, then I like the tracks I have heard from Coldplay's X+Yt!
We could always club together and open a t-shirt/record shop? (start a stall 'doon the barra's'?) :|
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emilystrange wrote:
Francis wrote:Principles don't pay the bills. :innocent:
no. :cry:

i'm fighting..
EmilyStrange bites yer legs. :lol: :notworthy:

Chin up lass. :D
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James Blast wrote:I didn't even get as far as an interview
Don't get disheartened James. You know you're good enough. Go for the smaller, upcoming firms. They're more likely to be meritocracies than bureaucracies.
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At the risk of teaching the fine art of egg sucking:

@Emily: Can't you get on the relief teacing list of your LEA? Or take and SNA job just to get your foot in the door?

@James: Does your CV contain a URL pointing to a website showcasing your best work?
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Francis wrote:@Emily: Can't you get on the relief teacing list of your LEA? Or take and SNA job just to get your foot in the door?
Good idea. Come to think of it mrs fiend got her first teaching job by going on supply, then one of the schools she went into took her on full time.
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markfiend wrote:
Francis wrote:@Emily: Can't you get on the relief teacing list of your LEA? Or take and SNA job just to get your foot in the door?
Good idea. Come to think of it mrs fiend got her first teaching job by going on supply, then one of the schools she went into took her on full time.
yeah i will be looking at that soon. i finish teaching in two weeks time, so will have more leisure.

i have an interview next thurs (ie my birthday :innocent: ) which i found out today. that's the last of teh lot for now.
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its all over. i'm now officially a teacher.
no job.
knackered.
not sure what to do with my free time.. it's going to be very odd. what's that machine in the corner of the room again? the one with moving pictures?
i can now read harry potter.
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Congrats at getting the bit of paper Em...and you can have my job....
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emilystrange wrote: i'm now officially a teacher
emilystrange wrote:no job
I'm confused :?
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thanks Ness, and i'm allergic to flat country..

Libby.. i'm qualified, but have no job.
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You'll have a job soon enough - they're crying out for teachers. Go on supply - it pays well and you don't have to plan ;D

Seriously - there are plenty of jobs (even for principled people) - enjoy your free time :D
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