I was accepted as a Teacher Aide/Assistant in a nearby technical college, less than 10 minutes drive from our house. I’m assisting the instructors in the Electrical and Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Programs.
It is nice to go back to work, especially in the school system. As a previous college instructor, I know that I might be over qualified for the job but I am thankful. I am the only one hired full time this school year and I know that there are many who lost their jobs because of the COVID pandemic. As a new driver, this is the best location for me. This is also a humbling experience for me. I am learning a lot of stuff and familiarizing myself with the similarities and differences of the higher education here in U.S. and back in the Philippines.
I love the time of my work the most, 7am-3pm though I miss waking up a little bit late (15-30 minutes) after my husband. Now, I need to wake before he does. After work, I can still do a lot of stuff, like cooking and other household chores, and still able to take a short nap (if I want to) before dinner time.
I’m planning to take the Teacher Certification Exam in the near future and take a TEFL/TESL/TESOL graduate certificate and/or finish my master’s degree here, non thesis option preferably. However, my priority is still my husband and the family we are going to have. Once I become a mother I am determined to prioritize raising my children especially during their character foundation years.
My current job doesn’t really pay well but it is also not as stressful. I am grateful that my husband has a good paying job. If I am single here, I think I will need to have two jobs until I get a good paying job enough for the house rent/mortgage, food, bills, and extra emergency fund.
Another blessing are my workmates, they are really nice and always willing to help me and answer my questions.
I thank God for all the blessings in my life right now. The most important things for me now are safety, good health, peace of mind of. These are the things I always pray and thank God for. For me, my husband, and our loved ones. That is my happiness. This is my happiness.
Till my next update. May we all stay safe. Thank you for reading. ☺💕
Ang Lab Ko 