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Offered 14 hr Contract. Yes or No

  • 22-06-2011 5:25pm
    #1
    franktennis
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭


    I have been offered a 14 hour contract for next year. i am on point 6 so roughly ill be getting 350 a week(net). Not great to be honest. It will be my 3rd year in the school if i take it. Not sure what to do?


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  • #2
    rainbowtrout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,382 ✭✭✭✭rainbowtrout


    Well I suppose it depends on a lot of factors?

    Are you likely to get another job?
    Do you want to continue working in whatever area of the country you are in?
    Can you live on that amount of money per week?
    Is your subject area one where there are likely to be jobs?


  • #3
    gaeilgebeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 909 ✭✭✭gaeilgebeo


    franktennis wrote: »
    I have been offered a 14 hour contract for next year. i am on point 6 so roughly ill be getting 350 a week(net). Not great to be honest. It will be my 3rd year in the school if i take it. Not sure what to do?


    My advice, take it, hand and all!!!
    €350 per week is much better than the dole payment.
    I'm sure the hours could be increased with subbing.
    The experience will be invaluable.
    I have family on the job hunt this year and am shocked at the lack of jobs even for teachers with "in-demand" subjects.


  • #4
    franktennis
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭franktennis


    Ya with subbing i should get a bit extra and a few grinds should make it ok. Suppose it makes sense to take it. It is difficult out there at the moment.


  • #5
    UnLuckyAgain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭UnLuckyAgain


    Also, assuming you've been on your own hours in the school for the past 3 years, it's one step closer to a CID.


  • #6
    gaeilgegrinds1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭gaeilgegrinds1


    Take it. Three letters CID. Keep applying though in case anything comes along.


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  • #7
    freire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 181 ✭✭freire


    Take it.
    Main thing if you want to teach is to remain in teaching.
    I understand it's pretty poor money for your qualifications but it's teaching hours, and that's like rocking horse manure atm, as I'm sure you're aware.


  • #8
    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    franktennis wrote: »
    I have been offered a 14 hour contract for next year. i am on point 6 so roughly ill be getting 350 a week(net). Not great to be honest. It will be my 3rd year in the school if i take it. Not sure what to do?

    I'd say dont bother for that money, CID's are wayyy overrated too. You should just bide yer time for a few days till you see the perfect permanent job and then apply for it. Dilemma solved.

    What's yer story franktennis?:confused:


  • #9
    implausible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,937 ✭✭✭implausible


    Armelodie wrote: »
    I'd say dont bother for that money, CID's are wayyy overrated too. You should just bide yer time for a few days till you see the perfect permanent job and then apply for it. Dilemma solved

    I have to assume you're being sarcastic!

    OP, I'd bite their hand off! It may only be 14 hours now, but in reality, you'll probably pick up subbing and resource classes (make sure to tell the school you're interested). As others have said, you'll be working your way up to a CID. In the current jobs' climate, you'd be mad not to.


  • #10
    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    deemark wrote: »
    I have to assume you're being sarcastic!

    Yes, should have used the roll eyes there, that's the strangest post i've seen in a while.
    Just wondering franktennis what alternatives are you considering if you don't take the job.


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