Chapter 2
"Alicia Powell"
"August year 2018"
You are my "nothing" when people find me with a lost look and ask me; what are you thinking about?
Anonymous
When you are a child you long to be able to fulfill your dreams, although you see them far away, that day without fail comes when you least expect it. I always liked interacting with children, I saw the innocence and simplicity of facing their small and short life, when they filled me with questions that on more than one occasion made me laugh and made me forget for a moment the deep emptiness and secret that my heart carried. .
That is why I decided to be a teacher, and after 8 years of hard work and dedication during my studies, a master's degree and a postgraduate degree, several times I wanted to give up, I searched and found strength where there was none, finally achieving my goal.
Now I have been several weeks going to different job interviews
It is extremely difficult to gain a foothold in the world of education, because to begin with, hundreds of different teachers leave every year, generally, in schools, they do not tend to fire or change teachers very often.
It's a more stable job, but once you find it; In addition, it is not just dedication to each child, you work together with the parents, especially when you care about children who have learning problems, communication problems, and so on, but here I was, eager to start
I had been waiting for this moment since before I started and I didn't care if I had to move, here in Lyon there is nothing to prevent me from leaving, apart from the fact that my boyfriend is waiting for me there, his name is Michael, he is a lawyer in one of the best law firms in the city, but for starters, I'll be living with my best friend Selena, I don't want to rush things with him.
3 weeks passed in which there was no change, and my father, named Jonathan, began to worry, that made me a little desperate, because I couldn't make a perfect job offer appear and get hired by magic
Since I was 18 I had worked at anything, even when it wasn't necessary, my parents provide me with everything I need and more, but I like having my own savings, what to say, the fact that I decided to leave home for the city did not They liked it a lot, there are many more offers, so it was necessary
--but daughter you can work with me
--dad told me for the third time
--dad, no I do not want to be your secretary, for that I did not study or dedicate 8 years of my life
- I'll pay you much more Alicia... I prefer you to be here
-We both know that I did not choose my career for the money, but because I am passionate about it and I love teaching
- Alicia we both know that money is what pays the bills, if you want to be a responsible adult, the most logical thing is that you work with me, you have 3 weeks without finding anything,
--Dad, I just got out, obviously I'm not going to find a job quickly," I snorted. Look if it worries you so much, if I don't do well, I'll let you know, okay? But at least I'll try
--with how proud you are, you won't tell me anything - he sentenced quite annoyed
--who have I dated? I ask myself- I closed my suitcase-. I don't want to get out of here really dad... I'll be fine, you have to trust me
--You only have us, please daughter, let me talk to the school and get you a place
– Dad, are you listening? I'm 26 years old, it's time for me to look for life
