need encouragement

i am almost done with my bachelors i have about 2 classes left and student teaching...im dreading student teaching because i dont want to leave DD for that long everyday with knowing the chances of me actually getting a job are so slim i proboly wont student teach till the fall or next spring so shell be a few months old but i dont want to leave her DH tells me just to stay home but i just want to finish

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Awh. It goes by sooooo fast and it will be so worth it in the end. Just do it in the fall and get it over with. Then at least you can start subbing in January even if it is only a day or two a week just to get your name out there. A teacher's schedule is the best one to have as a mommy. It won't be too bad

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I agree with mikeswife, go for it !!

it will really be over before you know it, the baby wont remember being away from you, and think of the long term, the career you will have, while being around for your children !

you can do it !

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I just finished student teaching. It went so quickly. It feels so great to be done, and I absolutely loved being in the classroom. Plus who knows what connections you will make along the way? It will be so worth it.

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DON't QUIT NOW! you will really regret in the future. just because the job market is tight, doesn't mean there isn't anything out there. there are always jobs in the city, leave replacement and subbing jobs (where no LI district will hire you unless you have your degree and certifiication) and YES... people do get hired on LI, even though it can be a tough market.

I know it will be hard being away from your baby, but it will be much harder to go back and finish later on... also, it's always better to finish quickly, because the state can always change their requirements, etc. so get it done now while most of the work is done.

GOOD LUCK!