Neutral Observer

Posted on 9/24/13

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Thank you for your response. Okay, it's me... I retired due to
pressure from my family. My mom was very ill, my children
needed me, my grandchildren needed me, etc. I knew that I made a
mistake within minutes after submitting my papers. Within a week
I attempted to rescind my letter of retirement but it was
irrevocable. Now I've taken a few classes and earned an
additional certification and wonder if it was a waste of time.
I wonder if I have a chance of landing a job when I'm competing
with much younger candidates. I don't interview well but it's
obvious that teaching is my passion. I have many excellent
references and years of valuable experience and wisdom. Also, I
would only ask for beginning teacher's salary. Please be honest -
what are my chances.

On 9/24/13, lynne wrote:

> On 9/24/13, Neutral Observer wrote:

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>> Just curious. If you were interviewing candidates for a

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>> position and a young person (22-49) and an older person (65)

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>> applied, who would you hire. They both have the same

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>> degrees and certifications. The young candidate's only

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>> experience is substitute teaching while the older candidate

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>> is a retired teacher with over 30 years teaching experience

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>> and also a few years of substituting after retirement.

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> Depends on:

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> How do they respond to interview questions?

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> How are their references?

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> Why did the one teacher retire, and then decide to "un-retire"?

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> How closely do these teachers' strengths and goals fit the

> current opening?

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