Well, three days before Christmas break, I found out that my contract at Kalamazoo will not be renewed for the 2009-2010 school year. Merry Christmas to me. Currently, we have two elementary campuses. Next year they will be consolidating down to two because of a decrease in enrollment - that also means a decrease in staff.
I knew that there was a very good chance of it happening, but it's always different once it really does happen. Right now I'm dealing with some bitterness about the way it was handled. I was given a letter to read and then asked if I had any questions. It was all handled very impersonally. No explanations were given. They just said it was a very difficult decision. No thank you for the job I have done. No, "if things change, you'll be the first to know". I am one of two from our campus's current staff not returning. I understand remaining loyal to those who have put in years at the school - I am completely OK with that. I would like to know why the first year, single teacher, who is not supporting a family, got his contract renewed (However, I am not questioning his teaching - he's great at what he does).
I know God has something even better in store for me. He wouldn't have made the events leading up to us moving back to MI fall into place so perfectly if He didn't want us here. It's just hard to see that now.
SO - here is my list of positives so far:
-I am learning to trust God even more. My faith will grow through this.
-Jeff and I will grow even closer.
-The other teachers at Kalamazoo are genuinely sorry that this has happened.
-I have twice as many people praying for me to find a job than I did last time.
-I got an awesome email from a parent/board member expressing his sorrow and concern.
-If we have to move into my parent's basement, it'll be a shorter move. :) Most of our stuff is in storage there already!
-I don't need to feel like I'm sneaking around when I apply for other jobs.
-Knowing what I know now, Kalamazoo should never have hired me. However, it got us back up here, so I still wouldn't change it.
-I honestly don't know if I would have accepted a contract if one was offered. Now I don't need to make that decision.
3 comments:
I'm sorry to hear that, Dawn, how frustrating. I'll be praying for you, I know how difficult job searching (in Michigan especially) can be.
I am sorry, Dawn. Life is one big adventure...sit back and enjoy the ride. Praise God that we are not in control. Praying for you and your family. HUGS
that's shitty - not only the result, but especially the way it was handled too. you'll be moved up in the prayer list for a while. love from me and sue...
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