Jersey job and the return of the Mac
So I didn’t get the Head of History position at the school on Jersey. But hey, I learned some lessons:
- Experience is more important to schools than talent and having a vision.
- Don’t say in interviews that you get angry (or even frustrated).
- Independent selective schools have little idea about comprehensive education.
Oh, and I’m selling that cheap laptop (even though it was pretty good) and am back on the Macbook (core 2 duo). I’ve also bought myself a proper iPod…
Hi Doug, really sorry to hear that you didn’t get the job.
Outta interest, how much are you selling that laptop for?
Matt
Hi Doug,
Sorry you didn’t get the job – but it is very much all about experience and I’m sure your time will come. Remember when you were concerned about nobody visiting your blog? See – no worries now. Just keep up your great work.
I grew up on Jersey – lived there from when I was 3 – 9, whole family lived there while my Dad setup investment management business for a major company. It is an amazing place but is very small and many locals feel hemmed into increasingly squashed island.
Thanks for the encouragement, Andrew. It’s hard when I seem to be frustrated at every turn! I’ll keep plugging away… 🙂
Hi Matt,
I'm selling the laptop on eBay as a Buy It Now! for £384.99 with free delivery. It's been upgraded to 1GB and is a bit of a bargain:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&i…
Hey mate, sorry you didn't get the job. I am also very pleased that you are keeping the Mac; Solid choice.
I agree – good choice with the mac!
Don't worry about the job, we'll both get a job in the same department! :)
Hi Doug, are you still selling your laptop out of interest?
Matt
Hi Matt,
No, I'm not – sold it a while ago! :-)