Out the Door.
@GardenGerty (157563)
United States
August 29, 2016 7:50am CST
I am putting on my shoes, then I will head out the door for my interview. I am wearing a decent pair of slacks and a nice top and practical shoes. Polished my nails and will put on a little lipstick. I am keeping it simple.
After my interview, I have to call the doctor's office for hubby. He does not hear as well on the cell phone as I do. Got a something going on.
This is one of those days where I do not want to be late, but I do not want to be early either. Wish me luck.
If I get this job I will be working in a structured class room, predominantly with a student who has autism. It is not so much a matter of earning money for me as it is a matter of doing something useful with my time and meeting more people in the community.
I am sure I will be back later, even if it is only tonight. Have a great day or evening. It is Monday morning here.
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
29 Aug 16
Oh my gosh, Heather. You would be so good in that job. They HAVE to hire you.
I have had lots of conversations with doctor's offices over the past several years, due to my folks' not hearing well. It used to be easier, their doctors' staffs have changed and they aren't as communicative. It's like pulling teeth to get the information we need. So I hope your communications with hubby's doctors offices is better. I'm sorry there is a something going on, I hope he's okay, Heather..
You don't need luck, you got the SKILLS! But good luck anyhow!
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
For the first time ever my education and experience is being counted. I am making about $3 an hour more than I anticipated. Of course some of it will go into state retirement, but I already have a small account there. Hubby will see the doctor Thursday at the end of day after work. He has what we think is a cyst but it has decided to grow.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
2 Sep 16
@RubyHawk It is also nice they are happy to have me.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
Yes, it is Monday all day. I will start work tomorrow morning.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Aug 16
@GardenGerty congratulations, I'm happy you got the job.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Aug 16
Monday morning here too. Great to want to be out and about in the community. Good luck to you.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
Things went well. I like the teacher and the class only has four students. It encompasses many things I learned over the years in Head Start and other classrooms.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
2 Sep 16
@celticeagle The things this teacher implements tells me she is all about the students, things for sensory input and combining physical surroundings with teaching.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Aug 16
@GardenGerty ......So it'll be like a refresher?
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
30 Aug 16
Hope good luck with you !The job is right up your street, because you have experience in working in a charity where they took in the mentally retarded people.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
30 Aug 16
The places I have worked are not charity, but yes, often they are not for profit. It is a good group of teachers and helpers I get to work with,
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Aug 16
that actually sounds like a lovely job, potentially difficult, but easier once you learn that childs triggers and how to deal with the autistic, fits? not sure what the acceptable term for the meltdowns are
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
Meltdown works for the description. It is early in the school year. The person who was hired for this position has some stresses at home and was not familiar with the behaviors, etc. She quit with no notice. It is a small group of children I will work with, but the child I observed today is the most difficult.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
2 Sep 16
@Jessicalynnt The teacher is terrific and is part of the reason I took the job.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Aug 16
@GardenGerty that kind of job, depending on the child, classroom, teacher and parents, could be very enjoyable
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
It seems to be a great match all around. It will take a while to learn all the details of this classroom, but the teacher is great at what and how she does things.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Aug 16
I hope things go well with your interview. I wish you the best! =)
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
Thanks, you know how much I like to help and be needed. This seems like a very good fit.
@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
29 Aug 16
Sounds like you're ready for action. Good luck!
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
I am ready to get off my computer callouses and have some interaction. It will utilize skills and knowledge I already have just making it fit the current circumstances.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
2 Sep 16
I am getting to learn lots of new names and faces. I need new brain cells too.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
I told them I would take the job. In fact, due to some circumstances, I told them I would start tomorrow.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
2 Sep 16
Oh I have had quite the week when we combine outside events with the classroom events.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
29 Aug 16
i wish you the best and hope you get the job
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
I will start tomorrow. They are in a bind and I really feel I can help out.
@Marilynda1225 (79772)
• United States
29 Aug 16
Wishing you good luck with your interview
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
They were really concerned that I get to observe and see what the classroom and the more difficult student would be like. The teacher said that this was a rough day, bu it did not seem too much of a problem. Just take things one minute at a time.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Aug 16
Good Luck, and that is awesome of you to want to work with special needs children.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
I have probably ten years classroom experience with special needs, and seven years bus. Then I have about six years experience with adults with special needs. It seems to be what I do best.
@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
1 Sep 16
Oh, I thought a job was about even between you want more money and you need more things to do.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
2 Sep 16
Actually what I needed was the structure to get me moving more, for my health. I would have been okay with the low end of the pay scale, but an ecstatic to be making about $3 more per hour than I expected. It gets lonely here during the day, so I needed to talk to physical people in the same room as me. I like my online stuff, but sometimes I need the eye contact and voice.
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
2 Sep 16
@GardenGerty You are pretty secluded in a small town and I could sure see getting lonely.
I'm glad you found a church and some other activities.
Being lonely is a rare problem for me!
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
5 Sep 16
@marsha32 No, you have a bit of a revolving door at your place.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
I will start work tomorrow. I am replacing someone who had to quit with no notice. There is a shortage of trained substitutes for this position and I felt like I could step in and get started.
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Aug 16
That sounds like a pretty full-on job. Will it be every day? I guess so.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
Five days a week, except for school holidays. In the summer I will have the option of working with the student in the community one day weekly.
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Aug 16
@GardenGerty I hope you enjoy it - if it comes off. It sounds like a bit of a specialist kind of job.
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
2 Sep 16
@JudyEv There is a lot to do and learn. I am enjoying being out in the public again. There is quite a bit to absorb.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
30 Aug 16
Wish you the best. You will certainly be helping out greatly.
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
29 Aug 16
Best of luck to you on the job interview. It is nice to have a job where you are making a difference in somebody's life. Have a good day.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
This is a type of work I have done a lot over the years.
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@LuciCJ (197)
• Cluj-Napoca, Romania
29 Aug 16
Wishing you all the best! It never is easy when you need to work with special needs children, but if you are dedicated enough and are passionate about what you are doing, it probably will be not only a rewarding, but also a pleasant experience. May the odds be in your favor, if I may use the quote :)
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@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
29 Aug 16
I have worked with persons with special physical or mental needs for about twenty five years.I find it easier than some other jobs I have held. I think I will enjoy this position.
