After 8 months of the blood, sweat and tears of job hunting, I have been offered a middle school language arts teaching position!
I start on Monday the 4th.
This is so great, as I was fairly sure I would not get the offer, but now such a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Fair warning, my posting to this blog may fall off for a few weeks as I get acclimated to my new situation, but I promise not to disappear entirely.

Congratulations! Fingers crossed that everything goes well.
Congrats! I taught middle school for three years. I enjoyed it more than teaching high school. Glad the new year is starting off well for you.
@johnottinger Congrats, John! Happy new year to you!
@johnottinger Awesome, John. Nice way to start the New Year.
Congratulations!! I think that middle school are the best age group. Old enough to think with some complexity, young enough to not be too jaded yet. Have fun!
Congratulations! It is about time.
Congratulations! You won’t get rich in money, but boy will you ever be an influence.
Congratulations! What a great start to the new year.
Congratulations! What a wonderful way to start the new year. Don’t worry, we’ll all still be here when you get back to your “normal” posting schedule. Best of luck with this new position!
Congratulations!