Looking out for Number One

This morning I did something that I wouldn't normally do. I called a woman back regarding an open position in her district. Granted, I didn't actually talk with the woman herself, but the message went something like this:

"Hi, I am calling in reference to the message that I received regarding the .5 position open at your high school. I wanted to let you know that I am currently looking for a tenure-track position with benefits, and so if the position you were calling about meets that criteria, please call me back and we can set up an interview. The interview time that you had suggested does not work for me as we are still in school."

I have to keep telling myself that what Autumn said is true: They need us more than we need them. If there is such a need for people with my training, then I have the right to ask for what I want in a job. That doesn't mean that I will get it, but I know that I won't get what I want, if I don't even ask. So we will see. Like I mentioned before, keep your fingers crossed for me.