tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post859486371806338132..comments2024-02-07T11:07:10.219-06:00Comments on Obsessions of a Workaholic: Back to SchoolNeurotic Workaholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-10333427364185483802016-09-06T20:11:08.356-05:002016-09-06T20:11:08.356-05:00Hi Karen,
Oh, I know! Sometimes I feel like I ha...Hi Karen,<br /> Oh, I know! Sometimes I feel like I have to dress up all the time, because I often run into people I know at the local coffee shop or at the grocery store. It makes me feel more conspicuous. One of the things I miss about Chicago is walking in crowds of people that I didn't know; I liked the anonymity of it. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-19552712509749883732016-09-05T16:54:48.267-05:002016-09-05T16:54:48.267-05:00I grew up in small towns and seriously do not like...I grew up in small towns and seriously do not like them for so many reasons, #1 being I dislike running into people I know or who know me everywhere I go. My husband's the opposite and that's exactly what he likes about small towns. I'm sure that when the time is right, you'll find a job more suited to what you're looking for. Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-12454842403527068832016-08-25T14:33:28.337-05:002016-08-25T14:33:28.337-05:00Hi Murees,
There's nothing wrong with you! A...Hi Murees,<br /> There's nothing wrong with you! A lot of people don't like going back to school; even though it's my job, I must admit that I wish summer vacation lasted a lot longer. I'll definitely need luck publishing those articles; it's hard to get published, but it's even harder to get a good, secure college teaching job without publications. <br /> I can relate to disliking certain jobs too; it's hard to be invested in a job like that. I'm sorry you got sick, though; I hope that you find something you like better.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-68793464153579154002016-08-25T13:20:20.801-05:002016-08-25T13:20:20.801-05:00I never looked forward to going back to school or ...I never looked forward to going back to school or college;) Maybe there's just something wrong with me. Teaching is definitely a calling and I respect teachers like you so much, that still like/ love what they do, despite all the crap that goes with it. Good-luck with publishing more of your academic articles. My brother hates writing them:) But his job demands that he publishes a certain amount a year. <br /><br />I've hated all my other jobs to date (aside for writing;) It got so bad I got ill after a few months and then I knew it was time to move on to something else. Though, changing jobs that often doesn't look good on the CV;( But I just couldn't do jobs I didn't like and that made me sick. <br /><br />Wishing you well. I hope you find something new, soon. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-65859396132233402132016-08-24T20:04:58.662-05:002016-08-24T20:04:58.662-05:00Hi Chrys,
Thanks! I actually went to the store t...Hi Chrys,<br /> Thanks! I actually went to the store to check out the school supplies, even though I didn't really need much; there were a lot of good sales. I almost wished that the Lisa Frank trapper keepers were on sale, so that I could have bought one like I did in junior high. :)Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-41795678158768256162016-08-24T20:03:20.989-05:002016-08-24T20:03:20.989-05:00Hi Crystal,
Wow, it sounds like you have a lot o...Hi Crystal,<br /> Wow, it sounds like you have a lot on your plate, and kudos to you for handling it all! :) I hope that your son likes his new school. <br /> I think that being such a hard worker is one of the reasons I feel burned out; I think I pushed myself too hard sometimes. But on the other hand, hopefully being a hard worker will get me to where I want to go.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-10613536481580295642016-08-24T20:00:52.790-05:002016-08-24T20:00:52.790-05:00Hi Annalisa,
I love stationery shopping; that...Hi Annalisa,<br /> I love stationery shopping; that's one reason I miss writing letters, because I can't use my stationery as often anymore. <br /> And thanks for your encouraging words! I hope that I do find good opportunities for next year; a few schools have already started posting job ads, so fingers crossed...Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-22912971242752890192016-08-24T09:58:33.141-05:002016-08-24T09:58:33.141-05:00Maybe it's because I'm not a parent or tea...Maybe it's because I'm not a parent or teacher, but I love back-to-school time because I move the kids aside to stock up on those school supplies. ;)<br /><br />Good luck with the new school year!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-71841452598816150042016-08-24T08:37:25.733-05:002016-08-24T08:37:25.733-05:00LOL! YES. Life is like that, eh? I'm actually ...LOL! YES. Life is like that, eh? I'm actually feeling incredibly relieved...and simultaneously stressed this school year. My 9 year old who is a purely kinesthetic learner, has a severe case of ADD, and struggles with dysgraphia was accepted into a Montessori school. Now I just have to deal with the commute. I tell you what though, my educational stress has been sliced down to almost nothing, and that's with 3 other kids in the house who are doing full time home school.<br /><br />Keep at it. I know something will come up, and until then, you're a hard enough worker that I know you can survive this. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-31317832558942892982016-08-24T05:55:54.197-05:002016-08-24T05:55:54.197-05:00It sounds like you need to go stationery shopping ...It sounds like you need to go stationery shopping :-)<br /><br />Seriously, though, I hope the new year goes well for you and isn't as stressful as you imagine. The right jobs and opportunities will come your way when the time's right - unfortunately, your time and the RIGHT time may be a little askew!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-61289976897191696122016-08-23T22:48:23.510-05:002016-08-23T22:48:23.510-05:00Hi nomdeplume,
Actually, I used to teach high sc...Hi nomdeplume,<br /> Actually, I used to teach high school; it was very interesting. I'm not sure I could go back to that, though; for one thing, a lot of high school teachers are weighed down by the pressures of testing, as well as parents who throw fits if the teachers dare to discipline the kids for breaking the rules. But I did consider going back; last year, I even applied for a job at a boarding school for high school students on the East Coast. I didn't get the job, though. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2445163857888749606.post-33874347698384769052016-08-23T21:20:31.551-05:002016-08-23T21:20:31.551-05:00That's good that you've taken some time fo...That's good that you've taken some time for yourself. It's always important to get away from it all for a bit. Have you ever considered teaching high school and doing adjunct work part time? HS teaching jobs are easier to get, especially in large cities, although they come with their own set of problems. Hubby teaches HS history and adjuncts part time at a junior college. He's next in line for a full time job at the college when a position becomes available but he wants to stick with HS for precisely the reasons you mentioned - less teaching and more research and writing. nomdeplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03232877918608356106noreply@blogger.com