The Journey, Part Tres

I've had some ask if I've heard anything since sending out my packets last week.
No I have not.
It's pretty discouraging to think about how at a given district, there might be 500 files, but 5 jobs. So, someone whose job it is, will choose 5 or so files to send to each principal, of those 5 jobs.
The principals then turn around & choose a couple of applicants out of the stack, who they think is worthy of an interview. Then, the hire someone. And that someone who gets hired, might not be a part of any of that process... it could be someone's sister, or a good friend's son, or the lucky recipient of a favor.
Basically, it's a crap shoot.
One particular district, well, the one I graduated from, is hiring. I see on their website that they have a handful of openings. I hear of one particular opening in the very school where I learned to do a cherry-drop from the monkey bars. I got so excited, thinking of teaching in the very building where I attended....not only that, but it would be also where my kids would attend. How great would that be?! And, a good paying district - to boot!
Okay, but how can I get a job there? I mean, it seems impossible.
I emailed the HR in charge of certified positions. I hear some pretty negative things about her & figure it's a shot in the dark -
-- break there -- Gabe pottied in his pants -- okay, I'm back--
It's a shot in the dark, but I figure, what will it hurt to at least email her.
So, I did indeed:

Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 4:27 PM
To: Cathy Power
Subject: current openings

Hi Cathy,

I was wondering if the Valley &/or *** Elementary openings have been filled?

I recently received the letter from ****wood, that you have all the necessary information items. Do you have any advice on anything else I could do?

I am really hoping to hear from someone soon.

Thanks Cathy,
Amy Wantsajob

She actually did email me back!:

Subject:RE: current openings
Date:Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:38:37 -0500
From:"Cathy Power"
To: "Amy Needsajob"
Valley just closed today and they are reviewing files for interviews. E*** has been interviewing for 3rd, but I still have not gotten a recommendation.

Not exactly advice, or anything to run with. So, I find out E's principal & decide to email him. I know, kinda pushy, but I did. I wrote the usual, I'd love to work in your building, I think you'll agree I would be an asset to your building, etc.
That was 2 days ago & he didn't even have the decency to email me back!

The whole process could get downright discouraging, but I have to keep my faith & know that God's plan is God's plan, despite email replies or the politics of the whole thing.

Maybe next week, I'll be posting The Journey, Job Offer.
After all, faith is the substance of things UNseen & the evidence of things HOPEd for.