ADVICE NEEDED ASAP PLEASE

I got an email asking if I wanted to interview for a leave replacement in a GREAT school district.

It would be September to June. I already have a probationary in Queens. It will be year two for me.

What do I do? Do you leave a full time job for a leave replacement? Is that crazy?

HELP!!

THANKS

Re: ADVICE NEEDED ASAP PLEASE

oh goodness, that sounds like a tough call

I would say, go on the interview, see how it goes, and then go with your gut.

If it's a district that's closer to home, and you may eventually get in (fingers crossed!) it might be worth a shot.

But you have to weigh the pros and cons yourself and make the best decision for you.

Good luck !! That's a good problem to have

Message edited 7/29/2008 7:34:33 AM.

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Go on the interview! There should be no question about that. There's absolutely NOTHING to lose in just going on the interview - in fact, there's only to gain.

If you get offered the position, *then* you have something to think about. (and then I would highly recommend taking the position - sometimes you just have to take 'risks' in life to get where you want)

Good luck!!!

Re: ADVICE NEEDED ASAP PLEASE

wow that's tough.

i would also at least interview and see how you feel from there.

Re: ADVICE NEEDED ASAP PLEASE

I'd go on the interview and see what happens.

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I was in a similar position two years ago. I was offered a probationary position in Queens and soon after the district I had been working in as a TA offered me a full year LR. I took it because the commute to Queens would have been rough.
I had another full year leave this past year, but now I have nothing. A lot of teachers came back from maternity leave and I was told I could go back to my TA position. Although they gave jobs to teachers that just graduated and teachers that are related to administrators. I found out my district has a reputation for getting rid of great teachers for no reason. It happened to a bunch of us this year. This is definitely not the best district though. Many tenured teachers want to leave.
I would still go on the interview If I was you and find out all you can about the district. If the district is good one this could be a great opportunity for you. Best of luck!

Message edited 7/29/2008 11:45:16 AM.

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Thank you all so much ladies.

I am going to go on the interview and we shall see.

I'll keep updating!!

Re: ADVICE NEEDED ASAP PLEASE

my fingers are crossed for you!!!