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I Have Something On My Mind

I’m currently taking my 3rd online ESL course to get my TESOL certification. There are 5 altogether, 7 weeks each. I kicked butt in the first two. I should be done all 5 by November. I wouldn’t be taking these 5 courses had my college accepted my Canadian certification from 1998, but they didn’t.

In the meantime, I also have to take 2 training courses, so I can get Distance Education Certified for remote online teaching before the end of the year. This is a requirement for the community college I teach at & others as well. I’ve already completed the first course, and the second course I will do in July.

Ironically however, due to Covid, there may be less ESL classes offered, and since I am at the bottom of the totem pole on the seniority list, I may not be assigned a class for the fall term. So despite my intentions of completing my TESOL certification, as mandated by my college, I could be SOL in the end.

Funny how life turns out sometimes. 😐🤷🏻‍♀️
JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M
Well, it won't last forever.

I am lucky since I do all my work on a computer and e-mail is sufficient for communication (But I do miss face to face interactions, since conversations wander and we bring up other things. And decisions are made faster).

The VPN connection over my landline is not as quick as being there, though. But they have begun upgrading things to make it faster.

One downside is management decided to have weekly video meetings on MS Teams. Which means I have to shave and dress, LOL! But I had never spoken to people at work as often as I do now. I am getting sick of the random non-work-related chit chat. I never did much of that when I was in the office. At least I can close my eyes at times, because only the last 4 speakers show up on the screen!

They do make us talk about what we worked on since the last meeting. We never had to do stuff like that when we were in the office (we only had meetings every few months, too). I am growing tired of these meetings! I would rather just work!
marsbar · F
@JoyfulSilence You are one of the fortunate ones who’s able to work & still have stability.
JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M
@marsbar Yes, I am lucky.

I hope your future is bright, and secure.
marsbar · F
@JoyfulSilence Fingers crossed 🤞🏼
akindheart · 61-69, F
i could not get my state's credits to count where i live now. i went to a very good college btw. it was a joke
marsbar · F
@akindheart That sucks. I’m sorry.

I just don’t want to lose my position at this college because I have it really good there. I just wish that they would’ve accepted my Canadian certification when other community colleges in my area have accepted it. My college seems to be stricter when it comes to that than others.
Straylight · 31-35, F
Dont they know you're the best?! I'm sure something will work out though.
marsbar · F
@Straylight Haha. Well seniority stumps that.
Oster1 · M
Interesting. What curriculum do you teach?
marsbar · F
@Oster1 I was born there but moved to Canada when I was 3. Now I’m living in the States.
Oster1 · M
@marsbar Oh wow! I didn’t realize and should have. That is wonderful and I know you will pass your ESL with ease!😇
marsbar · F
@Oster1 That’s O.K. Thank you. 😇
PowerofStories · 61-69, M
I can see why that is disturbing and dissapointing. Hopefully your long term investment will still be the hoped for long term career benefit as the world returns to normal
marsbar · F
@PowerofStories Thank you. It‘ll be a $2500 investment once I’m done. My Canadian one from 1998 cost less than $600. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️
Montanaman · M
☝️Don't get discouraged. You've come a long way☺️🤗🤗
Montanaman · M
@marsbar understand 👍👍🤗
marsbar · F
Montanaman · M
@marsbar 😇🌹

 
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