It's been over a month since I've been at my Mom's house in Carson City (and that long since I've posted, too!). During that time, I have spent every day continuing the hunt for a job. I filled out the paperwork in order to transfer my PA certification to NV - I'm still waiting for that to be finalized. I have bookmarked numerous job sites that I check every day, and I can't even remember how many resumes I have sent out.
As my Mom and I got into the daily routine of sharing a home, I discovered that she isn't really ready to move yet. She loves her doctor that is treating her back issues and she has a great support system with the friends she has at the Senior Center as well as a neighbor. So I spent a considerable amount of time looking for teaching positions in Carson City only to discover that until that NV certification comes through I can't be hired.
My sister Amy and I have talked about this at length (she is now living just two hours from my Mom) and have come to the conclusion that I need to find a job, and just trust that the rest will work out when the time is right. So I once again broadened my search to include Oregon and Washington.
Oregon is the same as Nevada in that I can't be hired until I have Oregon credentials, but Washington gives you a year to complete all the paperwork once you're hired. So while I wait on the bureaucracy of Nevada and Oregon, I have concentrated on Washington.
Yesterday I started the drive to Washington - for two reasons. First, I'm hoping to have an interview at a school in Bellevue (near Seattle) on Friday. And second, I have a high school reunion the following weekend! More on both of those tomorrow as I want to get back on the road.
So for now, from Grant's Pass, Oregon, stay tuned as my journey continues. . .
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