saffiter | *crosses fingers*

Was job searching on Seek yesterday and, just as I was about to give up and close the window in disgust (as there was absolute jack on there) when I spotted ELICOS Teachers Wanted for New Language School.

Holmes (no, not Sherlock berore anyone asks! Dave's already tried that one on me) Institute is opening up a new school in Brisbane. I sent my resume with a cover letter in to them straight away and crossed my fingers.

I'm qualified! Hell, I'm more than qualified! I've taught CPE and CAE, I'm familiar with FCE, I've invigilated IELTS exams and attempted to do both the academic and general ones on spares (so I'm more than familiar with the whole thing), taught general English in three countries (including my own). I've done one-on-one classes, and study tours, drafted syllabus, created chapters of ESL textbooks and language learning environments on the 'net, so I'm definitely qualified...

...they called me today, less than 24hours after I sent out my resume. They want me to come in for an interview on Monday at 11am.

You've got no idea how good it feels to be called in for an interview after the dozens of rejection letters I've got the last few weeks. I'm quietly hopeful, but not going to hold my breath (just in case I don't get it).

I need a job, I really need a job. I'm tired of living off government hand outs. It's barely enough to survive on each fortnight and with Christmas coming up there's no way I can afford any presents for anyone. I need new glasses (as I've caught myself squinting while wearing my current ones more than once), have needed them all year but I just can't afford them.

Wish me luck.