There is that sort of paranoia that the grad school will be all for naught, and I’ll end up working the sucky shifts at Starbucks or something, but as breana said, my brain will start to make money for me soon. Or something like that.
However, when you find a voicemail on your cell phone from the local community college, asking if you’d be interested in an adjunct position teaching algebra, well, that’s the kind of confidence boost that makes a whole day better. I can’t take it, on account of the GAing and studies and such, and it might not have ever even turned into a real live offer, but still — unsolicited requests for what would likely be a FAB mama job (adjuncting or beyond at this CC is high on my list of good ideas, since it’s in town and has on-site childcare for infants, even!) really give me a good feeling for the future.
I mean, once I finish my degree, after a year of networking on campus…. it’s exciting to think of the possibilities, you know? Yay!
My mom teaches music at the local CC, it’s been a great job for her. One of the things that she’s been able to do is pick up courses in other departments, like public speaking, and she’s also worked in the advising office and as the music director for the school’s musicals.