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.
