So, I've been sick for a about a week now and just when I think I'm recuperating, I get worse, I wake up with an ear infection. Man, it's like it's teasing me! Stop it you illness monster, let go of me already, quit holding me hostage! Hehe, excuse my erratic outbursts, I tend to be completely out of it when I'm sick.
Anywayyy so it's been a whiiile...updates, updates....I have a job! Yep, no more unemployed Lissa roaming the streets. I'm a teacher at a Montessori school. Apparently they're a branch of really good and highly regarded private schools. I had no idea. But what was pretty surprising and overwhelming was how quickly I got the job. I was just randomly browsing daycare centres on the net one day when I came across this number and with nothing to lose, decided to call them and see if they were hiring. Next thing I know, I get a call back from them asking me to come in the next day. Never even realized it was an interview until I was at the interview. 3 weeks later here I am, a new staff member.
The place where I teach is more so a preschool, it caters to children from 18 months of age to 6 years old which is great 'cause I love kids. I work with the 18 month to 2 and a half year olds, the age group people often run away from. Fortunately I have 2 years experience with toddlers and have the patience for them. Occasionally I help out in the older kids' classes come they need the assistance. Now I'm aware this job doesn't really have much to do with my field in the arts, but hey, it's start. Many people don't always immediately get jobs in their field. Some people work their way up. Besides I'm sure this somewhat accounts for social work, right?
Humble beginnings.
The place is a bit far, I take 2 buses, plus the subway. It takes me roughly around 1 hour and 5 minutes which isn't so bad considering it used to take me 45 minutes to get to school as a student, you get used to it. On the bright side, it's a job, I actually like it, the pay is pretty decent, and we get 2 weeks off for the Christmas holidays! Can't complain =)
I'll leave with this video, it's quite hilarious. Hope it makes your day!
