waving from afar

[asakiyume]

I got a message from a friend (thank you friend) checking to be sure I was okay, seeing as I hadn't posted in a while. That's prompted me to post this--I am okay! Just a bit overwhelmed at the moment with the new job. Last week was my multiple-day orientation, and that was Very Daunting--lots of rules and procedures and things that mainly won't apply to me but that I have to know.

And yesterday was my first day of teaching, and it was a positive experience--the students are great and seemed to genuinely enjoy the material--but we went through the material I had expected would last the whole class in ... less than the whole class. Fortunately I had the week's materials to hand, so I was able to just forge ahead, but that put me off my stride a bit.

It'll take me a bit to get into the swing of things, but hopefully by next week or the week after I'll be back to my normal posting and commenting habits (though in more limited hours).

Comments

[lizziebelle]

The first week is always a whirlwind. I had tons of training to go through here too, much the same - stuff I need to know but doesn't really apply to my particular job. Best of luck to you! I know you'll be great. :)

[asakiyume]

Thank you <3 <3 I'm working at it!

[sartorias]

I figured you were head down in the new job. I remember what that was like, and so I looked forward to a post when you had adjusted to all the new demands on your time.

[sartorias]

PS if you ever want to brainstorm about teaching, I'm here! (re your running out of material. A couple of times I had to pinch hit in emergencies, taking over classes with nothing prepared. There are some standbys)

[asakiyume]

Thank you!

[asakiyume]

And I hope to supply that post... in a little bit.

[osprey_archer]

The first days/weeks (sometimes months) of a new job are always overwhelming, so I figured you had hunkered down to work. I'm glad your first day teaching was positive even if everything didn't go quite to plan!

[asakiyume]

((hugs)) thank you.

[cmcmck]

I was wondering so glad to hear that it's just life, that thing wot 'appens getting in the way!

[asakiyume]

Yes, just ordinary stuff!

[genarti]

Every time I start a new job (or equivalent) I think it will only occupy me during the relevant hours, and of course every time I'm totally wrong; it wipes me out for a couple of weeks, in terms of having brain-energy for anything else. Here's hoping you can settle swiftly into the swing of things! :)

[asakiyume]

I am eager for that time to come! Finished day 2 (which went more smoothly), and promptly fell asleep on the couch!

[st_martin_a]

Glad it went well.
The best piece of advice I ever had about teaching was always look like you know what you're doing.
: )

[asakiyume]

I do employ "fake it till you make it" on occasion ;-)

[queenoftheskies]

I'm so glad the job is positive and that your students seem ready to learn.

[asakiyume]

You and me both!

[wayfaringwordhack]

Glad everything is going well so far. Student enthusiasm is to be cherished! :D

[asakiyume]

Yes, re: enthusiasm--and thank you!

[http://lotuslandfineart.com/velvetrope/]

Congrats on the new job! May it work well for you.

[asakiyume]

Thank you--I want *very badly* to do a good job.

[sovay]

That's prompted me to post this--I am okay! Just a bit overwhelmed at the moment with the new job.

I am glad you aten't dead!

[asakiyume]

Thank you--I'm approaching week two much less stressed.