Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady of Lourdes

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Waiting.....and waiting

I have not updated in a couple of weeks.

We (my husband and I) are in the waiting phase regarding our search for employment for next school year. I think I mentioned that we both resigned our current positions but will of course finish out our current contracts. (mine will finish up June 2 and his will finish up June 15)

I am waiting to see what kind of salary he gets. He is fairly certain of the district he will work in, however there are a few jobs open within that district.

The reason why I am waiting is because of the salary issue. We are expecting him to get offered less than what he is currently making. The question is, how much less? I have been praying a great deal about where I should focus my job search on. One district that would probably be a "shoo in" for me just does not feel right and the answer I've been receiving is "wait". So, I have not put in my resume and application there. I did put it in at another district and would go interview if called. However, I feel very very much drawn to obtaining a teaching position at a private school. The catch is this: the private school would pay me less than half of what I'd make in the public school and the private school does not have the benefits the public school has. (which I only really need/want retirement since health care would be under my husbands job) When it comes down to it, I will go where I feel God wants me to be....regardless of the salary. (as long as me can cover basic financial obligations....we'd just not be paying down debt in a radical way)

It comes down to what I am learning. God is teaching me a lot about trust, faith, ans waiting on His perfect timing for my life.

I do think I know where I need to be. We'll just see.....

Have a blessed day! God is so good and full of grace. (thank goodness! I need a lot of grace every day)