The Great Escape?
So....over a month ago there was a job advertised for 2 casual librarian posts at the local library.The thought of working in a calm, quiet environment was too much to resist so I applied for it. When I sent in my application I received a reply saying that I should hear if I was successful within 4 weeks( which seemed a long time) but librarians must move slowly like book worms. If I heard nothing in that time I was to assume I was unsuccessful.Of course 4 weeks passed and I heard nothing and so disappointed and a little surprised, as my application was a good one, I assumed I was unsuccessful.On Monday I got a phone call out of the blue asking me for an interview on Wednesday. I was teaching at school and asked if it could be after school. They said 'no'. Librarians can be stubborn like wooden bookends.I had to make arrangements with the school to get my class covered for a 30 minute session while I nipped out for the interview, as it just do happened I also had 60 minutes planning time that day too. The Principal herself kindly took my class while I dashed off.I knew the interview was in Stanthorpe so assumed it was at the library. I got to the library and it was shut. No one had actually told me where the interview was! I ran across to the Council offices and found another locked door before finally finding someone to ask who luckily knew where to take me. It was not a good start to the interview as I arrived a little flustered.I had a 15 minute practical test first. I had to sort some fiction and non fiction books on a bookshelf before and then answer a maths question and an IT question. My Mind went blank at the maths question. I just could not think straight....it was stupid but I was as startled as a librarian in a Belfry. I got out my phone to use the calculator but then slipped it away again in case tI was on CCTV being watched by the Library Gestspo. I doubted my maths skills but finally reached an answer I was happy with. (It was right).The interview was pretty standard stuff. There were three interviewers. I think I answered the questions OK. I was told I should hear by the end of next week.I really hope I get it. The hours are less than 10 a fortnight but at least I wouldn't have to rely on teaching so much...and hopefully give it up for good.This last two weeks of full time class work have been hard and I have hated every minute, though you would not know it from my smiling demeanour, but I have cursed and sworn under my breath almost continually.Cross your fingers for my great escape!