Tuesday, October 21, 2008

The Interview

I had a job interview today for a position lasting only two months.  I apply to jobs because I want one, and this one I figured, how bad can it be?  Two months of hell isn't really that bad especially when I can extend the length of time I get unemployment.

So, I arrived at the school at the correct time (actually I had 4 minutes to spare).  The drive had me concerned because it took about an hour to get there.  They made me wait for 20 minutes.  This was especially problematic as I had to use the restroom.  Anyway, when I went in to the interview, I was faced with the usual questions.  Tell us about yourself.  What is the best lesson you've ever taught (like I have only one!!!!).  What do you know about the New York State English Language Arts test (isn't that a loaded question?  What do they want me to say?  That I've studied the exam and even took it?).  Really, I wonder what they want.  This is, for all intents and purposes, a substitute job.  Frankly, I gave a lackluster performance.

As I was leaving, I made a pit stop and almost locked myself in the bathroom.  Is that a bad sign or what?

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