I just looked at the Transparent Cal website to get my ass in gear to get out of adjunct teaching. That website shows the salaries of California state employees. I felt angry and resentful in November about my low income, and then school ended and my relief calmed the resentment...until I applied for unemployment. I had my unemployment interview on 12/28 (applied 12/07), and EDD "had to call the school" to see if I was lying. So I'm still waiting. The unemployment money has to pay for February bills. I bet my department chair at $111K a year has none of these worries. I am over 50, female, and white, and I am now training to be a truck driver to get out of adjunct hell. I figure if I have to drive all over, I want to get paid for it.--Krabby Kathy
It is shameful that students won't get the benefit of you. I know you'd rather be in a classroom but I hope your driving situation allows for solace in music and audio_media that replace some of the tedious parts of teaching. Lucinda Williams is great for driving long distances.... Please check in when you can. Best thoughts for you.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best, Kathy.
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