So today I had to leave work early because I had another job to do. I had already cleared it with the owner of the company I work for, but I still got an earful from the guys (really, just one guy) at the site! Today I drove 30 miles in order to tutor several 4th and 5th grade kids in basic math. I saw the ad on the internet, thought I might be qualified, so I applied- and got the job! OK, so it's only two days a week and only one hour sessions, but it actually pays pretty good. I wanted to do it for more than the money, though. It is depressing enough not being able to find a job to suit my attributes (don't worry, I'm still keeping a positive outlook), so I though to myself, "why not?" I have done a little bit of instructing in the navy- not enough to be a master instructor, or anything, but enough to think that I know what I am doing. I had no idea what to expect, but went to the classroom and tried to figure out what I was supposed to do. Pretty soon the kids came in, I sat them at a table together and we started out with very simple fractions. I had a good time relating to the kids, and I think I connected with them. I was able to teach them a thing or two, and I believe they are somewhat motivated to learn. Who knows, maybe I'll find my career in the classroom???