pyramids
February 21, 2008 by allandnothingatthesametime
my pyramid’s been deficient in some pretty serious spots for quite some time. i’ve spent time at the top in self actualization mode, so, when i lack an areas for a time it isn’t always so dramatic, but this unemployment thing threw me for a loop for longer than i expected. without secure employment,it’s difficult to maintain a sense of security in my home and food and healthcare etc…. i’ve got unemployment, and i had my severance, but i wasn’t in control, so it didn’t seem to count.
not quite a month ago i had a great interview, and was hired as a special ed para professional in the school district. i was hired specifically for a student with significant needs who we were hoping could be helped by our program. we are currently in the middle of our 30 day trial period with him, and thing s are going well, so i had guessed that i would have a job until at least may. today the teachers in my room asked if i would be available to work summer school, and would i still be interested in being on the team next fall! hell yeah.
i know i am a capable and intelligent person and i would have found something else, but the thought of that prospect filled me such anxiety. I was immobile for quite a while this winter.
i still need to find another part-time gig to fill in the budget, but, this para job is a great foundation to add to. i feel a big sigh of relief. not that i’m fiscally sound yet, but i know i’ll get there.
