Let the Job Hunt Begin

I am currently looking for a new job, and not just any job, but a job that I might actually like. Oh and did I mention that this would be a job that I like AND pays well. I have experienced both, but never the combination. Maybe I am just an idealist, but I like to think that the two can somehow magically combine and I will actually be able to support myself by doing something that I enjoy. So far this has not been the case. I can either support myself while feeling like my soul is dying a tragic death in front of a computer screen, or I can live out my passion for music while begging on the streets for change.

My current job I love! I love my kiddos so much and hate the idea of not seeing them every week, however the whole being able to pay rent, put gas in my car and still manage to eat hasn't really been working out. My last job payed my bills, barely, but also at the same time just about gave me an ulcer from the 12 hour days and stressed out coworkers. And I think I might have actually lost some IQ points due to the monotony that took place every day. Pretty much a trained monkey could have done my job, wait...I take that back, just a regular monkey could have done it.

So here I am at a new and exciting crossroads (mixed in with a bit of fear...actually a lot of fear). I know what my ultimate career goal is, and that is to be a music and child therapist while teaching college part time. However, I have 3 years left until I complete the program and a year until I can even start. So in the meantime I need to find something to help pay the bills and put to good use the $100,000 piece of paper from APU that says I am a college grad. Let the job hunt begin!