Going for the promotion

Apr 21, 2009

So I have only been with this job for about two years and I have already decided to go for a change.  Not because I don't like what I am doing.  Nah, this is the easiest semester I have ever had and I can honestly say that I don't think it could possibly get any easier.
When I first started here I met two people who had jobs that for me would be the "dream job".  Now they have left and their "job" which has been changed into one job instead of two, is open.  I considered it at first and then dismissed it figuring there was no way I would get the position. But then my colleagues started coming to me.
"hey, are you going to apply for that position, it is perfect for you".
 "I was thinking of applying myself but it really seemed to be your job".
"That job really would fit you, are you going to apply?"
So, I have applied.  I am attempting to move from the teaching position that I am in now to a coordinator position that would be in charge of tutoring students and making sure that teachers are provided with the latest educational technology and ways to learn how to use it.  After spending the last two years as everybody's favorite tech-buddy, I have to admit it would be nice to be doing that officially and with a leadership title to go with it.
The down side is that I would lose 4 vacation days.  The upside is that I would be teaching one on one in every skill area. I would have the chance to work closely with several nationals but not be directly under them.  My supervisor would be someone I already like and appreciate.  And I would get my own office.
So I have applied.
Now, whether I actually get the job or not is still fully a toss up.  They may not want me because I have too much English experience and not enough proof of tech experience.  But even the big boss knows my name and has called me "one of the most flexible and adaptable teachers we have".

That being said, my supervisor also told me that she hopes I don't get the job because it would be a shame to lose me as a teacher.  And that really is the risk.  Every supervisor knows and likes me as a teacher, they particularly like "how we can give you something to do and know it will get done".  I especially like being told that one of the supervisors wished she had a team of me, as that would be the ideal for her.
:)
I like being appreciated.
If I don't get the job, I still like doing what I am doing now.  And I know that this supervisor does want to keep me in the position I am in.
I will let you know how it goes in a month or so.
Take care.