Pros | Cons |
Friendly staff and great boss | Drive to work |
Great hours | Low Pay |
Invested 2 1/2 years | Not population I want |
Paid holidays, school system days off: MLK, etc. | Not too good with Sensory Integration |
Self motivated learning | Having to learn everything on my own |
Make own schedule | Need more learn more school based practices |
Love the students | Wear and tear of my car |
Students respect me | |
Maintenance to fix things for me | |
Own office which I designed | |
Opportunities to conduct research | |
Wonderful organization, philosophy and mission | |
President & VP’s are fascinated with my work | |
Beautiful campus | |
$3,000 continued edu every year to stay for 2 years | |
Our school is expanding | |
Opportunity for Fieldwork Site | |
Can do yoga, coping skills, stress management | |
Reimbursement for $500 to stay 2 years | |
Own parking space | |
Able to control own heating and cooling | |
Sensory Integration is the future | |
Opportunities to become a Director | |
Opportunities to create a Rehab staff i.e. PT, SLP | |
Able to leave early, accumulate flex hours | |
Don’t have to punch in | |
Able to get any assessment, equipment and supplies through Starr’s budget | |
Able to get other work done i.e. pay bills, make important phone calls on lunch hour | |
Make my own forms, data sheets, documents, etc. |
Here are some pictures of the Sensory Room I designed:
Puzzled,
Angela <3
Angela,
ReplyDeleteI think you are torn in your decision because what we think we need/want and what God wants for us are usually two different things. I know how much you love this job and look at the beautiful things that you have designed and set up for your clients. Our thinking tells us that when we go to school and get a fancy degree, it is so that we can earn a deservable amount and live comfortably, but in this economy I am not sure that still exists. So, we have to shift our focus towards what is meaningful. Because believe me I vever thought I would struggle that much to get my degree only to make 12 dollars an hour. lol And, having to drive all that way is super crazy but maybe if that job is fulfilling you could try to find a home that is closer. Plus, then you have to consider what is best for Rob's employment also. It's a big decision though. Buying the family home is something we expect to only have to do once. Somewhere we can grow, explore, and strengthen as a family. Have you guys talked about staying at the cottage as your residence until you could find different employment. That way you would be in between both job sites? I feel for you! These are very difficult decisions and I know that soon enough, God will send you the message of what he thinks is best for your life and future together!
Love you!
Andrea
By the way, Angela, thank you for being so positive for me! You are such a great friend and I really appreciate your passion for life!
ReplyDeleteHey my lovely! :) I think that you have MANY pros at your current job. But the fact that you keep questioning it might mean you are ready for a change. I don't think you can make a wrong decision in this case...just follow your heart! <3 Keep praying about it and go forward trying to do what is best for you and your family. You will make the right choice! xoxox
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