7.30.2008

The Tale of Two Choices, Revisited.

Remember not too long ago when I was faced with a hard choice between two jobs-- Michael or St. George's? Remember how this choice was made for me? Well, friends, as of today, right now, I have the two choices again. And this time no choice will be made for me. This time it's for real and it has to be made now

This all happened very quickly, you see. Last month I saw a posting on craigslist about a child with special needs needing an educational assistant at a local public school here. The ad said the individual would need to be hired through METRO. Similar, to what I would have need to do, if METRO allowed me to go with Michael. I thought this was interesting and sent a link to Michael's mom. Just this week, Michael's mom emailed me about an interesting conversation she had with METRO. Turns out, they decided they could hire me to be Michael's private aide. I was prompted to fill out an application even if I just had a little interest in it. I filled it out, and today, I was informed METRO has decided to hire me for the position. So. Here I stand again. 

I adore Michael. I want to watch Michael grow up. 

St. George's is excellent. The best school I have ever worked at. 

If I go with METRO it could be a career choice. They have great educational opportunities, and not to mention higher pay and benefits. But, St. George's is familiar. Comfortable. I have friends and a wonderful boss. So new and unfamiliar versus comfortable. The love for my buddy vs my love for my work place. 

So, right now, I wish my husband wasn't in a meeting. Right now, I wish I had more time. But, right now, I must think and decided. Right now


1 comment:

Lexie said...

wellll, do you plan on going to school and moving up into a better position than just an aid? or will you continue to work towards your photography goals? whichever would allow you to pursue your passion - i would go with that one.