Edinburgher gets cracking!

Lois_E

Hello Ed. Just catching up after I've come back from being AWOL.

Just want to add to what others have said about teaching:
1) It's a great job and I wouldn't want to do anything else
2) If you want a permanent job in Scotland you may find yourself having to follow through on what you say about being willing to move.

I'm in England, and teach a shortage subject (secondary science) and have never had any trouble finding a job. I have relatives in Scotland, though, and one of them is a teacher and hasn't found it easy at all. She's a Scot and was at school in Scotland herself, but trained as a teacher (for secondary) in England and taught here for a while. She now lives in Midlothian, and has had only supply work for years. I think it's because they live near her husband's work and don't want to move, so it doesn't give her much choice of schools to apply for. If you're happy to move and Mrs E is happy to move with you, that should give you an advantage, though.

edinburgher

I love that you *think* you spent £100...

I can tell you how much I spent to the *penny*, I was just being relaxed

Hello Ed. Just catching up after I've come back from being AWOL.

Welcome back and thanks for the observations. I have to say that the overwhelmingly positive vibe from those involved with teaching encourages me, regardless of the challenges with the career and the job prospects

I went to the annual meeting for a tutoring organisation near me last night and was very pleased that I did so. Everyone was relaxed and friendly, and very quick to sing the praises of both the organisation and the experience of tutoring. I am definitely going to sign up with them.

Also, I'm proud of myself for turning up because I was completely out of my comfort zone and my usual anxiety about group situations totally flared up! Possibly the first thing of that nature in 5? years where I didn't wuss out :T

Work has been crazy busy this week, but I managed to get in 5 hours of paid overtime. Also, our new person is really settling in and I think she will be a good fit. I know I'm not planning to be there forever, but having a more relaxed and productive year will benefit myself and my colleagues.

£19.05 paid into Zopa today - I now have over £300 invested.

Hope everyone else is getting the sunshine this evening?

Lois_E

Well done Ed :T

Hope it works out well. What subject and/or age range are you going to tutor?

edinburgher

What subject and/or age range are you going to tutor?

My understanding is that it varies and is based on the needs of the child you are paired with. Anything from young primary up to the end of secondary age, although most are 10-15 I believe.

I'm pretty confident with English (my undergraduate degree), but I'm also good with maths, anything to do with computers and project work/study skills. Sure I can find a niche?

Alchemilla

Well done for leaving your comfort zone.
It is exhilarating to do scary things sometimes.

edinburgher

Thanks Alchemilla! At the moment it's mostly scary to do scary things, but one step at a time...

My application papers for tutoring came through this morning, I suppose the organisation is striking while the iron is hot? I will need to take a look at these over the weekend.

The weather is lovely and mild in Glasgow today, the sun has been making sporadic appearances. Mrs E and I have a nice meal booked for this evening, and then it's back onto the gruel

£10.09 into Zopa today - automatic re-investment is making a mockery of my attempts to keep a round figure :rotfl:

Calfuray

I've been meaning to ask, what is a TER?

ajmoney

I too am putting myself out of my comfort zone. Currently on a 300 mile journey to do a course with 11 other people that I don't know, it will eventually help at work and I am trying to be pro-active.

edinburgher

I've been meaning to ask, what is a TER?

TER is the total expense ratio of our investments (i.e. how much we pay out in fees). The lower the TER, the less of an effect it makes on any investment returns from our S&S ISA

Currently on a 300 mile journey to do a course with 11 other people that I don't know, it will eventually help at work and I am trying to be pro-active.

I saw that over on your diary - well done you :T

I bet that at least half the people on the course are in exactly the same boat - just be friendly and try your hardest to relax.

HelenDaveKids

Sounds like everything is coming together Ed.

HDK x