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Nanette N.
on 8/21/04 2:06 pm - Easton, PA

Hi! I am a second career teacher. I earned my certificate in Elementary Ed 1 and 1/2 years ago and sub regularly but can't seem to even get an interview much less hired. I am very depressed right now because I did a long term sub for 5 months this past year and did not even get a call from that principal to interview for any of the six openings he had for this year. In our district there were almost 100 openings this year due to an early retirement plan they offered and I did not get one call! I have sent personal letters to the different principals as well as spoken to many in person. I feel my weight may have something to do with it. I am about 130 lbs overweight. I have had a consult with the surgeon and have begun the process of getting this surgery but I am still depressed. Just needed to get that off my chest. Thanks

stagedoor
on 8/20/04 12:21 pm - Central Cali Where The Wind Blows Like H*LL!, CA

RNY on 06/22/04

Topic: RE: I am trying to re enter t...

Joanne - I don't read the teaching board very much...just checked in and saw your post to Jack. WOW! What is the "social security" thing you are talking about? I did notice that the teacher job fairs I have attended last spring had a LOT of Texas districts there! "Stagedoor" Debbie Drama teaching in California

stagedoor
on 8/20/04 12:12 pm - Central Cali Where The Wind Blows Like H*LL!, CA

RNY on 06/22/04

Topic: RE: Weight kept me from getting the job

I'm sorry that you were discriminated against for your weight (or, at least, you feel you were). And I want to wish you the VERY BEST in your upcoming surgery! Gosh...next week you'll be on the "Loser's Bench" with a bunch of us!! Congrats on your surgery date.

I'll be interested to hear whether, next summer, you get a teaching job...because you will have melted like the Wicked Witch of the West this year!!! Best of luck! Fellow teacher - (drama...obviously!!

) "Stagedoor" Debbie

NL
on 8/20/04 8:57 am - IL

RNY on 08/23/04

Topic: Weight kept me from getting the job

My teaching certificate is in Physical Education. I applied for a teaching position 2 years ago. I truly feel I didn't get the job because of my weight. I will be having the surgery in 2 days and then when I decide to try interviewing again post op I will see if this was true. When I am a thin person applying for a teaching position I think I will have a better chance of getting the job this time.

jmmurphy
on 7/26/04 1:26 pm - Sandia, TX

RNY on 10/05/04

Topic: RE: Update on teaching job

Wow

What a deal! 2 jobs. I have to go back to teaching on Thursday. Where did the summer go? I missed it/ Joanne

jeanann
on 6/13/04 6:57 am - Emory, TX

RNY on 06/21/04

Topic: RE: Summer!!!!!!!!!!

Nicole~I just read your profile, we've got a lot in common! Yes, 5th grade is definitely wild! I teach science & that's so much fun. I also like to scrapbook and have two children (a boy & a girl). I am really getting nervous now(8 days to go and counting), so email me anytime... Angela~ Good luck to you on your WLS! Keep a positive attitude and a prayer in your heart, I'll try to do the same. Email me so we can compare pains (ha)

bjsmumniki
on 6/12/04 9:39 am - Rockford, IL

RNY on 03/30/04

Topic: RE: Update on teaching job

Jack congratulations!

~Nic 291/233/137?

bjsmumniki
on 6/12/04 9:36 am - Rockford, IL

RNY on 03/30/04

Topic: RE: Summer!!!!!!!!!!

Angela and Jean! What wonderful summer vacations you will have! I had my surgery in March and went back for 2 week of school, The kids were so amazing to me! Reminding me to have a snack and drink lots, it was kind of like having 24 parents for 6 hours a day! I wish you both all the best!{{hugs and prayers for a safe complication free speedy recovery}} Hey Jean I teach 5th grade too, what a wild ride that is! ~Nic 291/233/137?145?