So I've been on many interviews over the past week. I have another one tomorrow. I am giving a demo lesson in a couple of weeks for a school in the East Village that I really am impressed with but by no means is a job offer guaranteed. I'll write about all of that later. But tonight I have yet another decision.
Last Friday, I was told that my position had finally been filled and that I was out of a job. As much as I think I am doing the right thing to leave now, this left me feeling quite upset. Of course, I'm worried that I won't end up with a good job in September. It is an odd feeling knowing that I'm unemployed as of 9/1.
Plus, it is going to be very difficult to leave the school that I like so much. From the beginning, I've thought that I want to end up in a public school but it doesn't necessarily have to be right now. It could be a year from now. I have figured out a little of this whole public school job search process and could do it again next year if need be. But it hasn't just been philosophical reasons or a new challenge that has driven me to this point. It is the fact that I have been majorly underpaid over the years. As previously written, the school did give me a big percentage raise but it wasn't enough in my opinion in dollar amount in comparison to others.
Today, the other teacher on my team who I will call "Please God I'd Rather Be a Nutritionist Than a Teacher" told the school that despite signing her contract six weeks ago, she was not going to come back next year.
So now there is a position again thus opening up one more opportunity. I can go to Red Pants and give him a dollar figure. I'll tell him my accomplishments and tell him that I've been underpaid and that I will think about staying if he matches my offer. Earlier today, I thought that the worst case scenario is that he says no and then is an asshole to me for the next couple of months.
But now I realize that the worse case scenario is that he acquiesces to my demands. Then what? I don't do the demo lesson in a couple of weeks? I stay even though I have been gearing up to leave? Do my mixed feelings about leaving a place I like so much coupled with my fear of not getting a good job plus maybe getting a huge fucking raise because of my negotiating tactics enough reason to stay?
So .. should I request a meeting with Red Pants or not? If you haven't tired of this whole Listmaker drama, please drop a line in this space. And quick!
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The whole chessboard has changed with the departure of vitamin G.
Make that dollar proposal. Do it in a nice way and emphasize how happy you've been here, what a great place it really is (because despite all its faults, it is) Check in with Brit leader first. I think you'll get it.
I don't want you to go.
i've already spoken to him. i had to convince him not to call red pants' secretary on the spot to set up an appointment.
Listen to Mactech.
She is very wise.
I love vitamin G it is better than stargate!
I wish I had the magic words for you Listo, something that would give you clarity and surety:)
I'm just too curious not to ask. At *Lab, I now make $50,000. I'll make over $60,000 within 3 years. The move from my public to this private came with a 25% raise. Is this the sort of range you are dealing with? How underpaid are you? I remember leaving BC after negotiating a 25% raise, which only raised me to 40,000, but that was 5 years ago...My move to the public schools here was lateral as far as pay goes, but of couse I moved to a place with a much lower cost of living.
If you do not wish to share, I understand.
um, wow.
let's just say that my salary this year has finally eclipsed what you were making 5 years ago at the school.
First, you know in yourself everything I'm going to say.
Will Red Pants go for it; will he make you sweat a little; or will he tell you to piss off just to spite you?
If he'll bite, you have just been offered a life raft. You'll have a job you like at enhanced pay and another year to cast around for opportunities. For what it is worth, unless you get an intervening offer I'd take it and keep polishing the resume.
And regarding pay; measuring yourself against others will drive you nuts. The question is can you feed and clothe yourself and afford to go to baseball games? I get paid beans compared to any of you lot.
JUMP JUMP JUMP!!!!
Dude you've had various forms of wanderlust now, just take the plunge...change is good!
larry
i know change is good, but i just don't know if i'm going to be able to find a job. i don't think i sent out enough resumes.
The year we worked togehter I was at 32. I asked for 40 and Bongs**n said OK, without blinking. Unfortunately, we decided to move right after I got the raise, but like I said, that's what the public schools were offering anyway.
You will find a job. Don't worry. You're not commiting your career to whatever your next move is. I'm sure it will just be a stepping stone and it might even be a place you only stay at for a year...
You deserve much more. Move on, my friend! Also, don't be afraid to ask for more than what you think is reasonable.
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