But, and I'm sure most of you feel this way too, basically the whole month of December is devoted to Christmas related things. My personality is such that if I have 100 things to do in a day I will accomplish all of them. But if I only have 1 or 2 things to do, I'll probably end up watching daytime TV in my pajamas. I really work well with a medium to high stress level.
And that brings my to my next point. While I enjoy working at a pre-school, it's only part time. And I end up being so unproductive with all the extra time on my hands. I need something that challenges me more. Something with deadlines, something fast-paced, something intellectually stimulating. Or else I will waste away watching Regis and Kelly.
Call it a quarter-life crisis, call it the post-graduation blues, call it a case of the Mondays... but I need a change. Here are some ideas I came up with last night. Maybe some of you readers could help me by letting my know what you think I'd be successful at:
1.Really dive in to the local politics scene. A friend of mine, Hillary, is in charge of communications for Steve Whistler who is running for county counsel in my district of Baltimore County. I've been kind of involved on the periphery, but I'd like to play a bigger role.
2. Get all the paperwork in and apply for a grant from the state of Maryland to get a Masters in Early Childhood Education (infant through third grade) from Towson. I have always loved school, and this is a great opportunity to get a Masters 100% paid for. The downside is the time commitment (18 -24 months) and the fact that I wouldn't be able to work full-time while taking classes.
3. Come the fall, switch from pre-school to full time daycare. I did enjoy working full-time at the daycare in Alexandria, and I think it would be a challenge for me if I was the lead teacher in a classroom (which I am now certified to do). The downside would be having to search/apply for a new job... it would end up being my 3rd school in 3 years, and I'm not sure how that would look on a resume.
4. Look in to leading a Missions Trip to China in May of 2011. Paul and I have been once before and absolutely loved it. It was so life changing and we've always wanted to go back. We're part of a church plant (a brand-new church for young adults and young families in the Catonsville/Elkridge/Arundle Mills area - let me know if you're interested!) and I would loved to be involved in coordinating missions.
5. Or maybe I just need to totally change career fields. BUT I don't know what else to do... especially in this job market. I've got a BA in English, but I feel like that doesn't matter a whole lot to very many employers.
So, those are just a few ideas. And as the new year is just beginning, I feel like I need some new goals and new challenges. Or maybe just a hobby.
I recommend the free school: 1. It is free 2. It is something you'd love 3. You are at a point in your life where you aren't totally settled, so that 18 to 24 month commitment will be annoying, but not impossible to deal with like it might be later. I might be biased though, I start an exciting new job tomorrow and really wish I was going back to school.
ReplyDeleteI'd say if you have the opportunity to get your master's now, when you have no kids and don't have to work full time, and it's free on top of that, it'd be a pretty smart move.
ReplyDeleteYou know what I vote for-- Master's in early childhood ed for sure! I thought you had already decided on that! I know it is a big time commitment, but it will fly by.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Double date soon?!
I think it's totally reasonable to do both, work with me on the campaign & go to school. But then again, I'm a little biased. I'm so excited to have a friend join me on this bloody battlefield.
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