tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post6673402628309169516..comments2024-03-19T03:33:05.682-04:00Comments on Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas: When Things Don't Go As PlannedMom to 2 Posh Lil Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01944242710386537671noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-56487202090434010982012-07-30T12:26:17.197-04:002012-07-30T12:26:17.197-04:00Hi, I visited your blog from a tweet I received an...Hi, I visited your blog from a tweet I received and was wondering if you looked into the online schools. I am not a teacher and this is the first year that we are trying the online schools (k12 program) but I have friends that are using the schools and love it. I know that would not be the same as in a classroom but it may be something to look into as you would still be at home with your children. You may have already looked into this I just wanted to share & I pray you find what it is you are supposed to be doing now!Aprilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-49502320166932783762012-07-28T21:27:35.631-04:002012-07-28T21:27:35.631-04:00Oh, Bern, I'm so sorry the job didn't work...Oh, Bern, I'm so sorry the job didn't work out but I just know there are wonderful things in store for you. I'm like you, a planner to my very core, and I know it is so hard not knowing what's next. Your talents come through in your writing and there is something out there just waiting for you, I am sure of it!Julie @ Creekside Learninghttp://creeksidelearning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-9445320593192664342012-07-28T19:21:17.211-04:002012-07-28T19:21:17.211-04:00Ah... isn't this what we all ask ourselves tim...Ah... isn't this what we all ask ourselves time and time again, "what now?" I do, often. I have been teaching for so long, I almost forget what life is without teaching. Yeah, I home schooled most of my own children, but also as a stand alone high school teacher. Not a tutor, but a full blown teacher. If you are certified, or accredited then you can "hold" your own classes for high school credit. Many home-schoolers are actively searching for such classes. I mostly taught high school Spanish,but I did teach creative writing as well as arts and crafts. Parents are willing to pay for quality education to fill in the gaps. I first ventured into this through local co-ops, but soon I was teaching outside these groups. I had to have a good understanding of the home school laws in my state, but that was easy enough to do. If you want to teach, you will find a way to do what you love. Don't give up on it. From your blog I can tell it is in your blood, and in your future.Yolyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01971718187115582984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-20066177594504462402012-07-27T22:07:47.890-04:002012-07-27T22:07:47.890-04:00I wholeheartedly agree with you and that is why I ...I wholeheartedly agree with you and that is why I have been home with my girls for the past 5 years. It was something I felt strongly about and thankfully my husband agreed with me and has worked hard so that I could be here for our girls. Ideally, I would love to be able to remain home for them - volunteering in their classes/school, etc. Financially, things are getting harder but I am going to have hope that things will work out as they should and as is best for my family. I have no regrets with having put my career on hold to raise my girls. This has been a blessing that I am grateful to have had. They grow way too fast, as it is I can't believe my baby is starting kindergarten. It is surreal. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with me as a mom who has gone through this, it means a lot. :)Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944242710386537671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-45908890012764648532012-07-27T21:44:16.192-04:002012-07-27T21:44:16.192-04:00I plead with you to always put your own family fir...I plead with you to always put your own family first. I know teaching would have been a steady full-time job, but maybe that's what your family DOESN'T need right now. They need YOU and if a mom truly wants to enjoy her kids and be an involved part of their life, then you have to BE THERE for them when they need you. Teaching full-time these days will not let you do that!! I know. I'm a full-time teacher but my kids are grown. I'm SO thankful that I didn't return to full-time teaching for 20 years, and had a chance to be there for my kids!! No regrets! I wouldn't take a million dollars for those years. I, too, sub-taught, and worked part-time doing things during some of those years. Try to enjoy your kids!! Jobs will always be there, but your kids won't!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-72344366835195875842012-07-27T21:04:02.821-04:002012-07-27T21:04:02.821-04:00Thank you WorkingMom! I used to tutor after school...Thank you WorkingMom! I used to tutor after school before I had my own. I have also been substitute teaching as our schedules allow the whole time that I have been a SAHM. I can continue and would have more time to do it now that both girls will be in school full time but there is the problem that it's not guaranteed/steady work which is what we need right now financially. So much to think about and assess. I am trying to be positive - that's been hard for me the past few weeks but just sitting and writing this post and getting everyone's comments, positive energy and well wishes has been so cathartic :)Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944242710386537671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-53792731325272705962012-07-27T19:20:41.045-04:002012-07-27T19:20:41.045-04:00Going through something similar myself. It is dish...Going through something similar myself. It is disheartening to hear the "thank you, but", even worse to have no response at all (are you listening, companies?!?). I have no advice other than we both need to keep the faith that we didn't get those jobs for a reason, and when the time is right, something wonderful will come along. In the meantime, as mom to a child who needed an afterschool tutor, have you thought about listing yourself with the school dept and/or advertising locally? A number of friends unable to find teaching positions have also been substitute teachers locally, as many end up being hired when positions open. Whichever path you choose, I wish you all the best!WorkingMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401988118652082969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-76750492173911670632012-07-27T19:10:09.294-04:002012-07-27T19:10:09.294-04:00Phylllis, so many cuts in education - sigh! It'...Phylllis, so many cuts in education - sigh! It's a hard time to try and get back into the profession. I was speaking to my mother just the other day about my concerns and feelings and she wisely said to me - "HE has it all planned out for you. You just have to have faith and trust in his plan.: That is the hardest part isn't it? I am working on it. :)Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944242710386537671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-52167048930700211282012-07-27T19:06:50.917-04:002012-07-27T19:06:50.917-04:00Thank you Jen! It is really all about timing isn&#...Thank you Jen! It is really all about timing isn't it? It's funny because at first I didn't feel ready but the more I looked, interviewed, etc - the readier I felt. Oh well, it just wasn't meant to be for now. I hope to be able to find something that will still allow me my time with the girls. That is most important to me. Good luck going back to school. I wish you great success and think it's wonderful that you are doing that for yourself. One of my secret desires to go back to school to and get a reading specialization - that would be my ideal teaching position. Maybe someday......Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944242710386537671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-20517304917075144152012-07-27T19:03:15.093-04:002012-07-27T19:03:15.093-04:00Jobs are really tough to find. I do wonder, though...Jobs are really tough to find. I do wonder, though, where He is leading you.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217282962233011656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-60044011724740610122012-07-27T19:02:28.785-04:002012-07-27T19:02:28.785-04:00Yes, MaryAnne as they say hindsight is 20/20 right...Yes, MaryAnne as they say hindsight is 20/20 right! It's the getting there that's so hard for me, lol! Thanks for the hugs friend, I needed them :)Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944242710386537671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-9554363577610588882012-07-27T19:00:49.100-04:002012-07-27T19:00:49.100-04:00thank you for sharing your experience. Hearing sto...thank you for sharing your experience. Hearing stories like yours gives me hope, that something is out there for me. I am so glad that my blog has been helpful to you, that means a lot to me. It still amazes me that what started with only my close friends and family reading, is being read by so many people :) That in itself is a gift that I am overjoyed at being able to experience. I will continue on my search and in the meantime, I will continue to share with all of you. One invaluable lesson this blog has taught me is that being a teacher isn't solely defined by being within the 4 walls of a classroom! :)Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944242710386537671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-75083098610889560712012-07-27T18:55:53.016-04:002012-07-27T18:55:53.016-04:00I wonder if a better opportunity is waiting for yo...I wonder if a better opportunity is waiting for you- it just might not be the time right now. I will be sure to pray for you and your family. <br />I taught for ten years and actually went back to waitressing part time to raise my family. Now I'm home with them during the week and waitress on the weekends. For now it works- I'm going to go back to school part-time this fall as well. We'll see how it goes! <br /><br />Jen<br />Creative and Curious Kids!Jenhttp://raisingcreativeandcuriouskids.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-56751938367464467762012-07-27T13:17:19.026-04:002012-07-27T13:17:19.026-04:00I'm sorry! I always have a hard time when thin...I'm sorry! I always have a hard time when things don't go as planned. It does seem like, looking back, it usually all makes sense, though - so hopefully that will be true for you. {hugs}MaryAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253503049272771754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740860362042444981.post-30928148863481305142012-07-27T10:05:34.455-04:002012-07-27T10:05:34.455-04:00You can look at this as an opportunity to "te...You can look at this as an opportunity to "teach" somewhere other than a school. Like you, I "retired" from teaching after my daughter was born 8 years ago. But after 4 years, I was ready for part-time work. I found it at our local recreation center. I am an elementary school teacher, but now I find myself teaching art, cooking, and gymnastics to kids 2-12 y.o. That is how I found your site; looking for ideas for my art classes. Your blogs are invaluable to me. Please know that you are a fantastic teacher, not just to your kids, but to other teachers and parents. So maybe that's your Plan B? Now to just find someone to pay you for it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com