Job Offer

Salary negotiations took place last week so we were all on our toes... especially in light of the recent adoption of an official salary scale. In previous years, what the school offered you was based on a toss out and see when you bite policy. With SACS accreditation pending, however, this just will not do. Which leaves many people above and a few below what they should be making based on degree attainment, work experience, and number of years at the school. After meeting with some of the head honchos at school I was briefed on the newly adopted policy and what I should/was/would be paid. I'm satisfied but not thrilled which is usually the way these things go... The ironic part of it was that after finally coming to terms with staying in Pachuca for another year, that afternoon I received a call from the hiring coordinator at JFK in Queretero where I had been crossing my fingers to hear from. Not only did they offer me about $6K more in salary but also International health insurance, a hefty travel allowance, and signing bonuses. After the interview was pretty much complete and I practically had it in the bag, however, I found out that teachers with pets could not live in the first year teacher housing and therefore could not be hired.  A little harsh, huh?? She said she'd try her best to convince the board that Nolita was harmless and should be trusted in the I'm sure not so pristine apartment complex but in the end it was a disappointing negativo. Oh well, though. I am proud to say that I did not give up on little Nolita in spite of the alluring pay raise and I will continue my journey next year as a Pachuqueñean according to the everything happens for a reason theory... hrrumph!

4th grade 2009-2010!