though the paces

First I interviewed with the Literacy Coach and the English department head.
Tuana and Zuleyha were in the car.
Then I interviewed with the middle school principals.  There were two - the English one and the Turkish one.  They just wanted to seem me for themselves.
Tuana and Zuleyha were in the car.
Then I interviewed with the director of the school.  He just wanted to meet me and learn a little about my background.
Tuana and Zuleyha were in the car.

I feel like I'm being vetted and I'm not sure why.  Or maybe I should know why - having met and worked with so many unreliable native English speakers.

And clearly, my mind is mostly with the baby because I can't bring myself to leave her at home.

They are planning on hiring me - but have yet to make an offer.  Why I do know is that they are not offering me the same as they would give a foreign hire which is absolutely maddening considering it is to both of our advantage to hire someone who lives here and is invested in the school and country.  My kids will go to the school for years to come - and they will have someone here consistently who is certified, qualified, and experienced.

The Director asked me if I had any questions and I didn't ask about benefits because I figured they had to do with Human Resource - but I suppose the Director would have been the person to fight for the extras.

Don't give me less because I live here - Give me the same if not more, because I live here.


But - I'm not very good at fighting for myself - especially considering my main goal is being accomplished: my kids education will be of no charge.  Besides that: Tuana and Zuleyha were in the car.  I got a baby to look after!