Job no longer fulfilling

[seeker]

I am a fraud investigator for the State of Florida and lately have become very dissatisfied. I used to love my job, but I have made so many changes in myself over the past year and there have been a lot of changes in the dept as well. I used to think that my work mattered, that I was accomplishing something, but I have come to realize that it is all a political game, they don't really care if I prevent fraud or save the state any money, we are just here so they can say to the conservatives that they are making an effort to not waste their tax dollars on people who do not need asst. I am also not the person I was when I took the job. My job is not really about what people need or do not need, its about policy, buracratic you know what, and I am tired of a job where all I get to do is tick people off. I used to enjoy that, but I have changed a lot over the past year, returned more to the person I was before I met my ex, more the person that I want to be.

I have been looking at some other things that would bring the same or more money. I am not in a position to just quit and go chase rainbows as I have a child to support. I do not make a lot of money now, so its not a stretch to make the same or more, but I would like find something that would be more rewarding. I go to have lunch with my daughter every Monday and I really enjoy spending time with the kids.

That got me to thinking about being a teacher. I have a degree in Liberal Arts, English major, so I would just need my certificate. I asked Yi 2 questions, what should I do about my job? 43.2.3 and should I pursue becoming a teacher? 61.4.5.6

I am really unsure about what this is telling me. I know that 43 is about breaking through and usually indicates major change, but the lines could be saying to change my course or just to change myself. 61 is often referred to as inner truth, and I usually relate it to soul searching, but I am not sure about the lines. I think I am being given some precautions, a look before you leap kind of thing, but I am not sure. Any help in interpreting this would be very appreciated.

 

[dobro p]

43 says 'leave, separate from it, go your own way' and 61 says 'capturing inner truth', so on the face of it, the Yi seems to be saying 'dump the job and find the inner truth of yourself, which is teaching.' And if you look at the individual lines, 43.2 and 43.3, they do little to change that picture of the job - they sort of fine tune the picture of a job that requires a warning signal, and which although difficult to leave, involves no blame or fault when you do leave.

But the individual lines in 61 are less encouraging. Not only that, but the relating hexagram is 54. So the teaching scenario seems to evoke this: "It's an inner truth for you that somehow involves powerlessness." Maybe that reads 'yeah, it's what touches your heart, but it wouldn't make you rich' sorta thing.

I'm just offering a translation. I really don't understand it. Hope there's something in here you can use.

 

[luz]

61.4.5.6 -> 54
You will be a 'junior' teacher, no? Maybe that's what 54 means.
As for the moving lines, if you take only the middle one as so many people suggest, the answer is very positive.

Without the Yi, I would say go for it. You don't like your job, you have nothing to lose. You have plenty of time to reconsider while you get your certificate, in the meantime you're just taking a step in the right direction.

Good Luck.

 

[jeanystar]

Seeker,
maybe the yi is pointing out that you will need a bit more than a certificate.(61.6) more courses in elementary ed are usually needed, if not a degree in that....and student teaching is a good semester in itself. in NY, you need about 500 hours.
Courses from a liberal arts degree would suffice for the basis, but you may need to enroll in a degree program for elem. ed. If I were you, I would talk to an admissions dean and see what fla. requires for teaching.

something to consider is that you may be eligible for grants and financial aid because you are a single mom.(a 54 type position) If you got enough aid, you could maybe subsidize your education as well as support yourself while you student teach and take the courses. there are many grants available, and some you could be told about in a financial aid office..others you could find for yourself on the net. ask at your library how to research education grants.
all the best/
jeannie

 

[seeker]

I think its something I will have to give more thought to. I can't leave my job for 6 months, so I have time. Well, I could leave, but then I would not be vested for retirement, and that seems stupid with only 6 months to go. Part of the answer seems to say to seek wiser counsel, at least in one translation I have, and I have an appt with my counselor on the 25th, so I think I will talk to her, maybe take one of those tests that helps pinpoint career options and interests.

I already checked on the teaching requirements for someone with a non-education degree, and basically I have to apply for a temporary certificate and submit my transcripts and they will then send me a list of what I need depending on what subject I want to teach, grade level etc. I then have 3 years to fulfill the requirements or I have to apply for another temporary certificate, but I can get the permanent certification as soon as I fill the requirements. I actually do have some teaching and early childhood classes in my transcripts. I had once thought I wanted to teach Special Ed, but once I got into it I was too emotional with them. I then ended up changing my major and going in a completely different direction, but I still have the credit for those courses. I think I can qualify to substitute teach with the temporary certificate, but I have to check to see if they get benefits or not.

I think the 43 is saying I need to look at leaving this job, just not sure if 61 is supportive of the teaching idea or not. It might just be telling me it isn't going to be as easy as I would like, or that it won't solve all my problems. Guess I will just have to give it some more time and thought. A month from now I will probably be slapping my forehead going "duh".

Thanks for all the help

 

[jte]

Seek, I think you're following your heart's desire here; however, that 61.6 line shows an ending (eventually) that's not so good. I think you'll have some triumphs and they'll be good ones, but perhaps line 6 is saying that the same things you don't like about your current job (bureacracy, tension, etc) are going to come back to haunt you eventually.

After all, there's a lot of those exact same issues you mention in teaching jobs - lots of politicking and regulations, sometimes parents who are really terrible and guess what, there's not much you can do about it... Many factors messing up a job that should be simple and good.

I think the teachers who get past that in the long run are the ones who feel a real calling for it. Others get worn down by the bureacracy and either quit or become those who "have quit their jobs, they just haven't left them."

So, I think it's wise that you're going to take time to mull over how strong your calling for this really is.

- Jeff

 

[megabbobby]

61-54

a warm empathic love with a manifestation so grand it seems to take your breath away.

steal the annual budget money and go to brazil,

or someother metaphorical thing like that. there you can raise your child in the rainforest and teach him about the earth. observing local indeginous tribes and eventually becoming a world renowned shaman. you will bring the wisdom of the computer to them and they shall eventually create a world salsa paradise for all

 

[dobro p]

A fairly loose interpretation, poetic as well, ever so slightly immoral, and yet for all that not entirely without merit.

At least, it would make a good movie or newspaper headline: "Zhouyista Skedaddles with Loot to Rainforest"

dobro
salsa for all