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07 June 2005

I have 3 interviews! I'm amazed, happy, overwhelmed. Two of the jobs are in Essex, the other one in Hereford. I'm so excited to know that I've gotten my foot in the door. Now I just have to be calm, relaxed, and professional. I'm not worried about interviewing well. I'm experienced, articulate and I have excellent references.
I spoke to my principal today too. She confuses me. She said the HR guy never should've called me, that they are trying to figure out a placement for me. She doesn't want to lose me. I told her I was looking for other jobs but if I couldn't find anything, I'd be back. She totally understood about the whole situation and said she was writing me good letters from the people she was contacted by. She forwarded one to me and it was very nice. I can't complain right now. As long as she's not lying to me.. and who knows if she is or not.
I've got to sort out a 30 minute lesson for Thursday. I'll have to sort through the curriculum I have on my computer because I have none of my binders here. In fact, if I get a job, I'll need to sort out moving all my school stuff ASAP. So much to think about. This has happened fast! I wasn't expecting to get 3 interviews in ONE day.
I had an additional school call me to set up an interview but they wanted me on the day I'm already booked. They said they would ring me again if they didn't find anyone in their first round. I have no idea how interviewing works in this country, if getting an interview means I'm high on the list or if they are interviewing everyone. When I told one place I had an interview on Thursday, they were like, "Oh, well thanks for applying." Like I had already taken a job. I wasn't sure of what to make of that.
The headteacher from the school in Hereford was very nice, took time to chat with me, find out why I wanted to teach in the English sytem, why their school, what drew me into teaching in the first place. It was nice to talk to someone about teaching again, someone who understands the nuts and bolts of it all.
But mostly, it'll be so good to just get back into a normal type of life. Working, going out with friends, making money. And when I get settled, I can bring Samson over finally. I miss my dog.

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