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Apr. 1st, 2004 04:32 pmWell, today was a pretty decent day. I managed to see all of my students, all of the sessions went well, I'm transitioning 3 of them to another therapist starting next week and our meeting on that went well also. All in all, a good day.
But... it's official, I'm not planning on being here in September when the next school year starts. I may not even be here when this school year ends in June. I know I've been ranting and raving and saying just that for months now. I know that I've felt like it's time for me to leave for some time. I know that I'm relatively miserable here, and have been. But today was kind of the last straw. And it's an amazingly little straw in comparison to all of the rest of the crap that's been going on... It's another week until I get paid and I have exactly $5.00 to my name (and a smidge on some credit cards). There is no reason that I should be living so incredibly paycheck to paycheck with a masters degree in physical therapy. And it's not like I have extreme living expenses - I have just student loans and the cost of living in the Ithaca area is ridiculous. Rent plus my 2 student loan payments kill one of my paychecks each month. Add in the regular bills, the gas prices, car repairs and medical expenses and I'm lucky to make it to the next paycheck without worrying about bouncing a check. And I've tried working a second job - but you know what - who really wants to spend 60-70 hours a week working? Not me said the flea!
So... there is my decision and justification. Now if I can only find a job. Any pediatric physical therapy jobs out there just waiting for me to apply?
But... it's official, I'm not planning on being here in September when the next school year starts. I may not even be here when this school year ends in June. I know I've been ranting and raving and saying just that for months now. I know that I've felt like it's time for me to leave for some time. I know that I'm relatively miserable here, and have been. But today was kind of the last straw. And it's an amazingly little straw in comparison to all of the rest of the crap that's been going on... It's another week until I get paid and I have exactly $5.00 to my name (and a smidge on some credit cards). There is no reason that I should be living so incredibly paycheck to paycheck with a masters degree in physical therapy. And it's not like I have extreme living expenses - I have just student loans and the cost of living in the Ithaca area is ridiculous. Rent plus my 2 student loan payments kill one of my paychecks each month. Add in the regular bills, the gas prices, car repairs and medical expenses and I'm lucky to make it to the next paycheck without worrying about bouncing a check. And I've tried working a second job - but you know what - who really wants to spend 60-70 hours a week working? Not me said the flea!
So... there is my decision and justification. Now if I can only find a job. Any pediatric physical therapy jobs out there just waiting for me to apply?
