[Sca-cooks] New Jobs - or Why I Left the War Early

[Elaine Koogler]

Christine Seelye-King wrote:

>	I have to tell you guys about this job I think I'm going to get (had my
>second "interview" today, and it went very well).  The job title (I'm not
>kidding here) is Mad Scientist.  It is for a group called the Mad Science
>Group, and they put on fun science shows/demonstrations/experiments for
>in-school, after-school, special event, and even birthday party functions.
>The interview on Friday was the best job interview I've ever had - we made
>slime!  The follow-up today required us to come in and do some sort of
>presentation to the group for 5 minutes.  It is very performance-oriented, a
>background in science is helpful, but not necessary.  This is a franchise,
>the main group is based in Montreal or Tornonto I think, somewhere in
>eastern Canada.
>	I picked the Mad Scientist name of Mz. Wiz on the day of the first
>interview ('here - fill in this application, get up, pick a M.S. name and
>introduce yourself, and go over the basic science rules: No talking, No
>touching, No telling, Have Fun!).  I showed them the Santa card, which they
>got a kick out of.  Then I had to go back in today in SCA garb because I
>just came from my first Exploring the Middle Ages class with the Homeschool
>group.  So, I did my Old World/New World food game, which they had a lot of
>fun with.
>	I came home early from Pennsic because I had job options that I had to be
>here for.  The good news is that I got them.  The bad news is that I got
>them all, and they all wanted to start this week (4 part-time teaching
>jobs - different curricula, areas of town, etc.)  I got hired by the State
>of Georgia (scary) at Chattahoochee Technical College to teach Culinary 101
>to High School students as part of a Tech Prep program.  I got 12 kids age
>9-15 signed up for my middle ages class, which started today, (3 kids added
>in at the last minute), the Mad Science thing, and an on-line H.S. which is
>in enrollment this week that wants me to teach and entirely on-line cooking
>class for H.S. students for 18 weeks.  Still haven't figured out how that
>one is going to work yet, but it's two weeks off if the class makes it's
>enrollment.
>	I think the college prep is the scariest because it is the most serious,
>the Mad Scientist thing is the one I want to do the most, just for the
>performance/fun aspect of it - I need that sort of outlet or I get twitchy
>;/ ;/ ;/
>	There actually isn't any really bad news, with all four I may just be able
>to support myself, and it is nice to be wanted.  But, I can't help but think
>it could have happened over the course of a month instead of a week and it
>would have been better.  I am sooooo glad I hit the Pennsic Snooze Alarm and
>stayed the extra two days, I needed the 'normal time' up there to help me
>balance the craziness down here.  I have had to 'go to my happy place' a few
>times - sitting in my camp
>looking up at shooting stars - I think I saw more than anyone else- I got
>about 6 my first night.  Made wishes on all of 'em too - be careful what you
>wish for...
>	Send balancing thoughts my way, my positive visualization is focused on
>having all this in balance right now.  And by pure association, may the good
>vibes ripple out and take all of you in as well.
>	Much love,
>	Christianna/Mz.Wiz/Mrs. Claus/Chef Seelye-King
>
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congratulations!  It all sounds wonderful.  My husband will be insanely 
jealous over the Mad Scientist thing...that's just up his alley. 

I'm still waiting for Oracle to call back regarding the Curriculum 
Development position.  I did get a message from them on Wednesday to the 
effect that they are still trying to complete that stage of interviews 
and will get back to me soon regarding whether or not I go on to the 
next step.  A little disappointing as I thought that the last interview 
I had WAS the last step!  Sigh.  So I'm still hoping.  I did get a call 
this morning to substitute teach but, as I want to be here in case 
Oracle calls, turned it down.  But I'm going to have to start taking 
calls on Monday, whether or no. 

Kiri (hoping you'll let us know how your "gigs" go!)