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Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 7:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
I'm probably getting an interview at the big church in a Chicago suburb the beginning of May. Gotta get NYU done on the 19th and 20th. I'm still sending out one more application. Hiring season is winding down for me, so I hope that I can land one of these jobs.

All of the Deans have resigned this year.....I'm wondering what they know that the faculty don't know.

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 9:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Maesin took a job. It was third on her list, but the other two companies said they needed more time and she needs money. She's looking at the job as a bridge to what she wants. She will know by the end of next week if jobs 1 or 2 came through for her.

Good going Neko!!!

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
BIG WHOOO HOOO!!! For Me!!!!!

Just got a phone call and there will be (a 99.9% chance of) a firm offer coming for me from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. I thought FOR sure that they would hire their internal candidate especially since I was caffinated from driving through the night to get there.

It is about a 5-6K pay CUT from where I am, but the director will try to get me an extra months salary to cover some of the moving expenses. I also can get up to 10K in "start up" costs....funding about 6K for travel to do research in Munich and possibly getting a student worker, Orff instruments and music writing software. Oh, yeah, I would be teaching HALF as many classes as I am now, and the class size would be HALF in each of those classes as what I have now. I would get one grad class per year and teach only two courses each semester. I would be the liaison to the children's choir. AND only 4-5 hours from the parents!

He has to get the official word from the Dean before the official offer can be made.

I'm still taking the NYU interview next week, and he said that I could let him know after that. I may have some more bargaining power after that. I wonder if Clarion would come up with a counteroffer to make me stay? I tell you, NO amount of salary increase would make me stay.....just a workload release and a few more eligible men in town.

I KNEW there was a reason why I missed the deadline to apply for a sabbatical.

WHOO HOO!!!!

<Marm does a happy dance>

Legalboxer
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11-17-2003

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 12:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Legalboxer a private message Print Post    
great news marm - i am so happy for you

Lancecrossfire
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07-13-2000

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 12:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lancecrossfire a private message Print Post    
Congrats to you Marm! I bet that reduced work load means a heck of a lot in the long run? Less chance for burn out?

Tess
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04-13-2001

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 1:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tess a private message Print Post    
Wow, Marm! That is magnificent news. Congratulations!

Maris
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03-28-2002

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Congratulations.

Mware
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09-14-2001

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 2:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mware a private message Print Post    
Congratulations, Marm!

Serate
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08-21-2001

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 2:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    


Sage
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07-20-2000

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 2:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sage a private message Print Post    
That is really good news Marm! I was thinking about you today and wondering how the job prospects were going. I'm so happy for you.

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 5:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Congratulations Maesin and Marm! Neko and Meme, I'm crossing my fingers for you both but know you are going to do just fine!

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 7:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
CONGRATS, MARM!!! Terrific news!

Well, the saga continues with Maesin and the job hunting. She starts job #3 on Monday, Job #2 called and they want her to start midweek. She'll have to go to job #3 because she really needs the money she'd lose from not working those two days. She will be calling job #1 on Wednesday and really, really hopes they've made a decision. She's so torn up over all the hopping around, but we're backing her completely and have told her that sometimes you just have to do what you have to do to get where you want to land. I know it goes against what she believes and it's terribly hard for her to commit to one job and leave after two days. Argh! Job hunting is the PITS!


Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
I am selfishly hoping Marm gets the NYU job, lol,

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 10:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Yay Marm!!!! AND, I think you can reasonably get to TWO major airports from there, right? Maybe three?

Faerygdds
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08-29-2000

Sunday, April 11, 2004 - 10:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Faerygdds a private message Print Post    
Great News Marm... Congrats!

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Sunday, April 11, 2004 - 10:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
Juju......Well, there is St. Louis and???? Williamson County, Cape Girardeau and Padukah (or however you spell it!) Kentucky are all regionals that basically fly to St. Louis.

I think that I will be 3-4 hours from both Nashville and Memphis! I'm not used to thinking THAT far south in Illinois! I will be closer to Missouri, Arkansas and Kentucky (and Indiana) than I will be to my parents! At least I'm in the same state!

The campus has a big lake that allows BOATING on it! It's beautiful and the people there are very nice.

WHOO HOO! (And I told that Pastor today that I had an offer on the table, and he didn't get mad this time!) Now to tell my department chair.....ack!!!

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Monday, April 19, 2004 - 7:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
See my latest report in the road trips thread. The NYU interview is going fairly well. We'll see what happens.

Babyruth
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07-19-2001

Monday, April 19, 2004 - 7:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyruth a private message Print Post    
What, Michigan and Michigan State never called? What the heck is the matter with them?

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 7:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
BR....I talked to the prof from Michigan at the conference, and she said that my vita kept floating to the top, but they couldn't interview me because the director was looking for someone with strong technology teaching chops....my experience is too old in that area.

Michigan State stole a faculty member from Michigan....and the drama continues.

I just got a 3K increase in base salary at Southern Illinois, and an extra month of summer salary to cover moving expenses. 3500 in travel expenses for research and a graduate assistant who is funded at full fee remission plus a 4500 stipend for 10 hours of work per week. OH! and the possibility of teaching organ. They have beautiful instruments!

I did really well at NYU, but they would have to choke up more cash to get me there! They have faculty housing that you only pay 1200-1500 per month for a one-bedroom!

I'm tired of the job hunt, and will be very happy to get these negotiations finished.

Anyone else still interviewing?

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 6:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kstme a private message Print Post    
Maesin took Job Wanted #2. I think it was a good decision for her. Once she gets used to working during the day and has settled into a schedule, she'll be able to continue her schooling. The benefits are tremendous after one year. The job is with a MAJOR motorcycle company and she promises NOT to be become a Hogette!

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 4:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Schoolmarm a private message Print Post    
WHOO HOOO!!!! Just got the written contract from SIU-C today!

I'm going house hunting Memorial Day weekend, and the realtor come here tomorrow morning. All this with closing up the semester, and getting ready to teach a 3-week summer Pre-session intensive!

<Marm's head is spinning!>

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Friday, April 30, 2004 - 5:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
So, you are definitely not coming to NY? :-(
Well, congratulations Marm honey, I hope you are happy.

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Friday, April 30, 2004 - 11:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Back here after some time away--and wow, good things have happened!!

Congratulations to:

Marm--YEAH!!! Wonderful news about Illinois. I'm so happy for you! I read (somewhere on this Board) that, in addition to all the great attributes of your new position, is the great side benefit that it will make it easier for you to visit your parents. How nice. Good luck on the sale of your home!

Maesin--Yay on landing a job so quickly! Wow! And she did so well in all her interviews that she had choices. What's better than that? What a confidence-builder! Hope that job #2 has turned out to be satisfying, in addition to lining her pockets.

Sweetbabygirl
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08-31-2002

Monday, May 03, 2004 - 10:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sweetbabygirl a private message Print Post    
Hello, kitties....have been so discouraged, haven't wanted to spread my negativity around in this folder.

First of all, congrats to Marmykins and Maesy!! Good for you both!! Maybe the recent happiness will rub off on me, I'm just sayin'.

Well, I have an interview on Wednesday with the hospital that I have been trying to get into for the longest time....it is for a Dept. Head Secretary. Even though I was tested the last time (for another position), I have to be tested again, Crikey!! It will be software and typing tests, plus the interview. I am thankful that my hair looks okay, will have to make sure I look my best.

Anyway, just wanted to say congrats to everyone, wish me luck!!

XOXOXOXO, SBG

Lancecrossfire
Moderator

07-13-2000

Monday, May 03, 2004 - 10:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lancecrossfire a private message Print Post    
Best of luck to you SBG!!!