Finally I got a job!

Oh,that is so awesome marguicha,I'm happy for you! I know how it feels to finally have a job after a long time! My parents, ages 70(dad)and 62(mom) still want to work,they said they want to earn money from their own effort. Luckily,my dad,who is a contractor,got a contract again,even though it is just a renovation of a house,I can feel my dad's enthusiasm and happiness! I'm a stay at home mom and I a job offer online would really make me happy,lol!

I've never taught, but I know that Maggie was always excited when she got a student to teach English to. However, her health isn't up to doing it anymore. I'm glad to hear that your health is so much better that you can teach again, even if it is just a couple of hours a week. When I was in high school I was tutored a couple of hours a week on math so I could pass and graduate - I had a really bad teacher in 10th grade that really set my already poor math skills back.

good for you marguicha! i think it is the same for any country, the elderly have limited employment options. here in thr philippines, the retirement age is 65 years old and those who choose to work beyond that age are usually stuck in retail selling jobs or handling their own businesses. the bpo industry has hired slightly older employees so that is a plus. other establishments also hire the elderly but usually the tasks are really simple and menial like door openers/greeters. anyway, i hope everything pans out right for you and the boy. a job whether two hours a day only or 12 hours a day is still a job as long as it is paying. i'm sure you'll be a good teacher and you'll impart your knowledge to the boy. do keep us posted. cheers!!!

Same here in my country, once you hit late 40's it's difficult to land a job even when you're armed with a college/university degree and with years and years of experience. Because you'll be competing with younger applicants who probably have the same qualification as you but are less expensive and more aggressive, your chances of getting a job becomes smaller...Good that you found a teaching job again, it's a good way to keep your mind active and make yourself busy, not to mention the extra income that goes with it. Congrats!

I think it's brilliant and I am sure you will relish the challenge. I have every faith in you because you're such an inspiration to us all. The sun is out today so even God is happy for you.

I think I would be extremely happy, I used to do what you are doing now teaching children in their house (I teach math, and computer) and it was fun. I get chance to know each child better than their teacher in the classroom since it's one to one and most if the time their grade increase after the first or second meeting, even the teacher can tell. So, it always feels good to help children in some ways.

Congratulations to you for finding a job! It sounds like this is a very good job, not many hours but a little bit more money and as you said a challenge. it's only two hours per week though, will this be enough to help him with his studies before it's the end of the year for the school system there?

I'm so glad to hear you've been offered this job. It is very rewarding to be able to teach, especially an intelligent pupil who just hasn't had a chance to learn. I think the teacher gets as much benefit from this type of situation as the student. Congratulations!

I think this is wonderful, one of the most difficult things to get back afer you have been ill, is your self worth. you fight so hard to recover but after you reach that goal, you find that you must look for another goal and of course the older you are the harder it is to gain this knowledge. Blessings, Im sure you will do well.

Congratulations, this is a great news! I'm not surprised of your words because in my country it's hard to find a job even if you are ever 50 years old. This is an interesting job you've got and the whole story is very moving. We'll wait for your updates. Good luck!

hi friend, yes their are times where what we do for other people is what counts more than what we do for ourselves and I think God has blessed you with an opportunity and you were so kind to share it with all of us, God bless you on your endeavor and I'm sure that boy will not forget you for the rest of his life

I'm so happy that you got a job. We all need to work to support ourselves. It makes us less stressed when we have a good job that we can count on. I would be happy with that type of work. Enjoy this new opportunity and do your very best to teach as much as you can.

I think it's wonderful that you are able to help someone who is so willing to learn despite their social background. As you said, hopefully this child is being given a fantastic opportunity to better themselves, and maybe in time be able to help their own family as well. It's a shame that you have been in seclusion because of your illness, but God willing, that time has passed you and you are able to benefit yourself from helping this child. Good luck with your endeavours in your new project.

i am a seller in a trade company in China, But i fell confused now, i dont know how to email to the buyers, how to improve my spoken english, etc. What can i do, dear??

hi marguicha, Happy to know that you got a job, yes its very hard to get a job after 65 years old, will be consider old, I know that you can do it, hopefully with some encouragement from mylot, you can make some money out of it. Congratulations!

Hi Marguicha, That is great that you found work. I am trying to find ways to suppliment my income since Randy cannot work do to his serious foot condition (Charot's Foot: a foot problem where the bones are breaking down and he has lost the arch in his foot. Right now we are trying to keep his foot mobile so it can heal without having to do surgery or worse having it amputated). We live with my parents and my brother and it has been hard living here because my parents keep asking when we are going to get our fiancial aid money from school so we can pay their bills (they are behind and expect Randy and I to pick up the pieces)I keep on telling that they need to understand that we have our bills to pay (storage, car insurance, gas for the car, and our pre-paid cell phone to add minutes). we are also trying very hard to save up so we can move out. When we first moved down here Randy and I said that we would pay for food and pay the gas bill (she asked for a 100.00 a month and the gas costs rhat much), now she is asking for an additional 300.00 on top of the gas bill and we cannot afford it. Besides my brother is living here rent free and does not have to pay anything which makes me mad and I feel it is unfair. I would love to be able to work from home where I can set my own hours and make money. I am really happy that you found work and are able to share your wisdom with someone who needs help.

Congrats that you got a job. it's hard to get a job right away but it takes time to get a job. I guess its patience to get a job. I'm happy that you got a job.

That's a great news marguicha. If i am in need of a job and i get sch a offer , i would also be happy.

congratulations! it is a very happy news to us. best of luck for your job. have a nice day.

That is great to hear. It is good to have a earning past time. If you keep moving, you will age slower. And your have a very fulfilling job. God bless!