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I have a bit of a monday feeling of there being nothing interesting whatsoever happening. Undoubtedly the miserable weather fits the mood: wind and thick, wet snow coming from the skies. But I'd rather it be something that made it enjoyable to leave the house and make the day more interesting. If only it stopped snowing, at least. A good, long wandering around the city, that's what I'd like. Apparently, it's the sea's fault, all this snow and cloudy skies: most of it is not properly frozen, even close to the shores.
I have made some progress in the job search: so far, three schools have let me know that they'll add me to their lists of persons available for substitute teaching tasks. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean that there'll be work: the teachers may not get ill, and let's face it, Latin isn't something that's studied by masses of students outside the universities (and not even there). But at least it's something. Summer job announcements are beginning to be available, so I'm looking into those. I already sent an application for a job at the city archives of the neighbouring town. Secondly, I noticed Summer University accepts applications for teaching tasks. Since their courses include history and Latin, I sent an application. What about gardening work in the city cemeteries? Hm... that's tricky. It can be lovely if the summer is beautiful (Yes! Even though I am not exactly famous for a penchance for physical work!). But what if it rains all the time?
Naturally, I'm also continuously looking for any university and research funding opportunities. There are four research grants to apply for by mid to late February alone. I still haven't heard of the articles but hopefully will not too long from now.
Well, if I don't get any kind of employment, at least it won't be for lack of trying!
Naturally, I'm also continuously looking for any university and research funding opportunities. There are four research grants to apply for by mid to late February alone. I still haven't heard of the articles but hopefully will not too long from now.
Well, if I don't get any kind of employment, at least it won't be for lack of trying!
5 comments:
ooh, gardening in the cemeteries, that could be rather interesting.
I am very impressed with your zealous efforts. With all of it, I am sure it will pay off, (no pun intended). Does Finland have Agencies that just provide "temp work". We have them over here, and that is just what they are, you sign up with them, they have all of your skills on file, and when something comes up, they call you. It could be for a week, a day, month. I used to belong to a temp agency, and for 2 weeks, I worked with an Inventory company, they go to large places, like a department store, and during the middle of the night, I was one who helped counted every single item in the store. It was kind of fun actually. weird hours.
I m keeping my fingers crossed for you Maria. x
ps: I love the contrast of the photos. Beautiful black and white, although not shot that way.
sorry...I just wanted to add, I know the Temp work as I stated above is not something you're looking for, just an example of how our Temp agencies are here, 'jack of all trades', or specific careers.
I don't think we have such Temp jobs agencies, I mean ones specialised in such temp jobs. I think the general work agencies and employment offices deal with such temp jobs as well.
I see, all encompassed with the Employment Dept.
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