Working On It

Yesterday, I decided to take a break from the job hunt and go fishing. I like fishing because I can get away, be in the outdoors, and can earn my dinner. Yesterday was no different. I bought my supplies and was on my way down to Konawa, OK where there was good prospects of catching some fish. Beforehand though, I got another email saying that the position you applied for requires more experience, so I was a little down. I get there and let me tell you, it was gorgeous (except for the extreme amount of goose poop). One of the first sights I found was a white heron and a pretty blue lake.

After I got set up, I sat in my new chair and threw out my line and what do I do? I get hung up on some cattails. Frustrating, but I moved to the dock in the picture above and had more luck. Now that I think about it, my getting hung up has a similarity to looking for a job. You get all excited at the possibility of being a new teacher with a new life ahead of you, and when you put yourself out there and are shot down, all you can do is move on for better prospects. It may have not been a good fit anyway.

Yes, I am being all philosophical right now, but this whole fishing excursion could be a metaphor for a career. 

Get up and get ready- education/college

Casting out your line- submitting resumes

retrieval-  landing a job (or a fish)

dinner (and a nice tanline)- the rewards of finding a job that provides your living

It was hot as the day went on, but I had my ice chest full of cherry Coke Zero (although I should've brought water bottles) and my sunscreen and I had a blast. I ended up catching a medium sized crappie and a 13 inch 1.5lb largemouth bass; both of which are resting comfortably in my fridge. :)

I got to catch up on some reading while I was at it. I got to the point where the stupid gnat like bugs were just too much and moved to a picnic area and sat under a picnic table under a shady tree. Unfortunately, the bugs followed me (I don't know if it was my sunscreen or bug spray). All-in-all, it was a great trip. I had fun, got to relax, and caught some good fish. I hope all those teachers who are looking for jobs can take a day off and enjoy themselves. 

Britt