Am I destined to be one? To always be a student, that is.
I don't know if it's part of my destiny and part of God's plan that I always end being a student.
Remember the plans of me pursuing a Certificate Course on Children's Services? Well, there has been a slight change in our plans. My academic qualifications at present hinder me from practicing teaching in the State schools. I also believe that me not having enough Primary schooling courses back in the University, even with 7 years of teaching experience, hinder me from being shortlisted whenever I apply for a permanent position in the Catholic schools (where I am allowed to teach).
It was hubby who actually suggested that since I am up for another round of schooling, why not take the course that will allow me to meet the academic requirements set by DET and make my chances of getting a permanent teaching position in the Catholic schools, higher.Hitting two birds with one stone.
He has a point.
Knowing me and after everything I've experienced in my first Master's degree, I would have aborted that suggestion as soon as hubby mentioned it. But that is being selfish.
Thinking about it now, if studying again will be my part in ensuring a secure and better future for our family, then i I'd gladly do it. Let's face it, at present, in Sydney or elsewhere, you are not really sure when you'll get fired or when an unpleasant event happens in the company you work for. The past days I have been seeing news reports where companies are closing down, leaving their poor employees at a dead end. So even if you are on a permanent position today, you can never can tell what will happen tomorrow. Hubby and I need a back-up plan, just in case(touchwood) somethimg happens with hubby's work (or worse) something happens to hubby (touchwood).
We have actually wanted that after I graduated from my Graduate Certificate course in Religious Education, hubby will then take up a course to also build up his portfolio. But we have to be realistic. His present workload and travel time hinder him from pursuing a course, even if it's offered online. So hubby, will again give way for me. I am actually inpired to start and pursue this study because hubby inspires me. Just looking at all his hardwork now, which allows us to live comfortably, makes me realize that I also have to do my share. Afterall, we are partners. We should held out each other. Hindi pwedeng ako lang ang puro pasarap, tama?
It's his turn to work (and fund all our expenses) and my turn to study now. Who knows, after a couple of years, our roles might switch. His turn to study and my turn to work (and fund all our expenses and his turn to get spoiled by me).
Thank goodness, people are assuring me that there will always be work for teachers. I'm assured that the field I belong to has no "recession" time. I mean teachers will always have work whatever happens to the economy because education will always be part of everyone's life, and a priority, right?
I have started fixing my requirements and sooner than you think, I have already submitted my application for another Master's degree -- Master in Teaching(Primary). I am now looking at all the factors (schedule, funds, my casual work, and most importantly my kids) and weighing the pros and cons if I choose UWS over UNE.
Another set of challenges? You bet! But I'm more confident now. I think God has prepared me for this BIG step. I can do this!
Bring it on!
