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vitha
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accepting a position *UPDATE*
so here is my dilemma. I have a commitment letter from the city, but I have not found a job yet and I just got offered a position at a catholic school. There is a difference in salary but not a huge one.
This is my first year and all I am looking for is expericence, not a long term career at a specific school.
What would you do?
**UPDATE**
Thank you for all of the advice, but i turned down the catholic school position b/c I was offered a job at an awesome public school in Queens!! I am so excited that I don't have to interview or demo anymore!!
Message edited 6/23/2007 10:59:02 AM.
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Posted 6/19/07 3:44 PM  |
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Re: accepting a position - poll
I believe in the "bird in the hand" idea, so I'd take the position. If you can live on the salary more power to you!
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| Posted 6/19/07 3:48 PM |
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Re: accepting a position - poll
I think the general consensus would be to take the job you were offered. Job offers seem to be a rarity these days, why would you not want to take one that was offered to you?
Like the PP said - if you can live on the salary, go for it!
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| Posted 6/19/07 4:37 PM |
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Karen
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Re: accepting a position - poll
With the committment letter, the city has to find you something, right? Would you be happier with the catholic school position, or the worst-possible NYC position (worse-case scenario, but hopefully they'll find you something in a good area)??
the issue with a catholic school position is it doesn't put you into the retirement system.
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| Posted 6/19/07 4:43 PM |
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vitha
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Re: accepting a position - poll
Posted by Karen
With the commitment letter, the city has to find you something, right? Would you be happier with the catholic school position, or the worst-possible NYC position (worse-case scenario, but hopefully they'll find you something in a good area)??
the issue with a catholic school position is it doesn't put you into the retirement system.
that is precisely my dilemma....I am guaranteed a job with the city. but who knows where, what grades and how bad of a school it might be in.
If i am driving to the bronx everyday or commuting into the city, the salary difference becomes a lot smaller.
but on the other hand I could end up queens in a decent school.
Decisions....decisions....
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| Posted 6/19/07 5:02 PM |
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Karen
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Re: accepting a position - poll
we're on the same page in our thinking 
honestly, I would take the catholic school position for now, and see what the city comes up with. I know it sounds rude to the catholic school, but they have to know with the low $$ they pay, and no retirement benefits, that people are looking elsewhere.
Message edited 6/19/2007 5:06:44 PM.
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vitha
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Re: accepting a position - poll
Posted by Karen
we're on the same page in our thinking
honestly, I would take the catholic school position for now, and see what the city comes up with. I know it sounds rude to the catholic school, but they have to know with the low $$ they pay, and no retirement benefits, that people are looking elsewhere.
It's a high school so the pay is ok. Not as bad as one would expect. They also contribute to your 403b and there are a few additional perks. Plus the commute would be pretty good!
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| Posted 6/19/07 5:13 PM |
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tabrtm
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Re: accepting a position - poll
City will count towards retirement, catholic school will not.
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| Posted 6/19/07 5:20 PM |
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beautyq115
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Re: accepting a position - poll
Can you take the catholic school position and see what happens with the city?
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| Posted 6/19/07 8:25 PM |
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vitha
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Re: accepting a position *UPDATE*
bump
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| Posted 6/23/07 10:59 AM |
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Karen
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Re: accepting a position *UPDATE*
congrats!!!!!!
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| Posted 6/23/07 11:08 AM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: accepting a position *UPDATE*
that's great! Congrats!
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| Posted 6/23/07 12:03 PM |
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4monkeys
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Re: accepting a position *UPDATE*
congrats to you !  
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| Posted 6/23/07 3:02 PM |
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TeeDee09
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Re: accepting a position *UPDATE*
Congratulations!
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| Posted 6/23/07 3:16 PM |
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tabrtm
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Re: accepting a position *UPDATE*
Congratulations! That is wonderful news. Best of luck to you.
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| Posted 6/23/07 4:27 PM |
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