Speaker 1
I work in a fast food restaurant. I love the smell of roses and fern. I am terrified of watching horror movies. My favorite author is john grisham. I have one sister who is married.
Speaker 2
I have three children. I am a stay-at-home mom. I illustrate children's books. I currently am getting my teaching degree. I am married.
Speaker 1
I love to read. I have no children. I am not married. I have a sister who is married. I work in fast food.
Speaker 2
I am working on the pictures for my book. I am pursuing a teaching degree. I'm going to be a teacher. I am married. I look after my children at home. I have three kids. My husband works on automated vehicles.
Speaker 1
Hey how are you doin today?
Speaker 2
Very well, thanks. Just working on some pictures for my books.
Speaker 1
Oh, that sounds fun, get any good shots?
Speaker 2
I'm illustrating some books today. Have any children? There are three here.
Speaker 1
No kids. But I do love reading. Have you done any work for john grisham?
Speaker 2
No, I do children's books. Some will be for my degree in teaching. Married?
Speaker 1
Still single unfortunatly, but my sister just got married, that was exciting..
Speaker 2
Great, after I got married I stay at home with the three kids and my husband works.
Speaker 1
Oh what does he do for a living, if you don't mind me asking?
Speaker 2
He works on automated vehicle systems. Cars that drive themselves. I'm going into teaching.
Speaker 1
Oh that sounds fun. Right now I work at a fast food place, nothing amazing.
Speaker 2
Any work for honest pay is good work..
Speaker 1
That is for sur, any interesting hobbies to keep you occupied besides photography?
Speaker 2
Not much time currently. I hope to keep illustrating books in the future.
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Speaker 1
I love to read. I have no children. I am not married. I have a sister who is married. I work in fast food.
Speaker 2
I am working on the pictures for my book. I am pursuing a teaching degree. I'm going to be a teacher. I am married. I look after my children at home. I have three kids. My husband works on automated vehicles.
Speaker 1
I'm interested in pursuing a teaching degree.
Speaker 2
I would definitely recommend it. What level of teaching would you like to teach?
Speaker 1
I'm thinking about teaching history to high school students.
Speaker 2
That is a great idea. Were you interested in history when you were in high school, or had a role model teacher that has inspired you to try to get a teaching degree?
Speaker 1
I actually didn't like it that much when I was in school. I think I didn't have the best history teachers. But a few of my college professors have really made me come to appreciate it a whole lot more than I used to.
Speaker 2
Wow, and now you can go back and be a better teacher than those before you. I was always interested in history, but I am pursuing a teaching career in English. 
Speaker 1
What made you want to teach English?
Speaker 2
In fact, it was my college professors too! I had some really awesome ones that provided me with exciting English classes that really boosted my interest in teaching the subject as well. 
Speaker 1
It's so interesting that we have such similar reasons. I hope we can both end up more like our professors and less like our teachers.
Speaker 2
Haha that is definitely true! Would you want to go back and teach at your old high school, or would you want to work for somewhere different?
Speaker 1
I think I'd like a different change of pace. I haven't really thought that far ahead yet. How about you?
Speaker 2
Besides some of my teachers, I actually enjoyed my high school very much and would love to go back and work there.
 6 hours
Speaker 1
I love to read. I have no children. I am not married. I have a sister who is married. I work in fast food. I am interested in teaching history. I want to teach somewhere other than my old high school. I am in college. I appreciate my college professors more than my high school teachers.
Speaker 2
I am working on the pictures for my book. I am pursuing a teaching degree. I'm going to be a teacher. I am in college. I would be interested in teaching at my old high school. I am married. I look after my children at home. I have three kids. My husband works on automated vehicles. I was interested in history. I am pursuing a degree to teach English.
Speaker 1
I browsed available history teaching jobs to see what the job market might be like. 
Speaker 2
How does it look? Are either of us going to be able to find a job when we graduate?
Speaker 1
It's not looking great, I gotta be honest. I don't know if I will be able to afford to live on my own with what they're paying entry teachers, either.
Speaker 2
And then they force us to get our Masters within like 5 years. It's a lot harder to be a young teacher than people think. 
Speaker 1
It is. I can't imagine how you can deal with everything when you have the kids. I wonder if I will ever be able to start a family.
Speaker 2
Well, the kids are a challenge, but I do have an advantage in that I don't need to work with my hubby. And you'll definitely be able to start a family. Just find someone who will be your partner, and with both of your incomes, you'll feel rich! lol!
Speaker 1
I guess. But it's hard to meet people. Especially when you're so busy. What grade do you want to teach do you think? I think my professors have inspired me to go collegiate one day.
Speaker 2
High school, I think. I find it easier to get along with the kids at that age. I think that's great that you're considering going for your PhD at some point. If I didn't have the kids, I'd strongly consider that myself. 
Speaker 1
Maybe I will do high school in the meantime. How will your children and husband feel when you go back to work?
Speaker 2
My kids will all be in school then, so it'll be perfect as far as hours go. I'll be getting out of school at nearly the same time that they do. And my husband is such a good guy. He just wants me to be happy. I'm sure that you'll find someone like that too. And with the internet, you have so many ways to meet people. 
Speaker 1
Totally, but I'm not sure I really want a partner. I sort of like being alone, and might want to be a parent on my own in the future. Who knows.
Speaker 2
Good for you. Don't give in to societal pressure. Not everyone should get married, after all. The high divorce rates prove that. 
 10 hours
Speaker 1
I love to read. I have no children. I am not married. I have a sister who is married. I work in fast food. I am interested in teaching history. I want to teach somewhere other than my old high school. I am in college. I appreciate my college professors more than my high school teachers.I am studying to be a teacher. I looked for history teacher jobs. I don't live on my own. I don't know if I can start a family on a teacher's salary. I'm not sure if I want a partner. I like being alone. I want to be a single parent in the future. I have a hard time meeting people. I am busy. I want to be a college professor one day.
Speaker 2
I am working on the pictures for my book. I am pursuing a teaching degree. I'm going to be a teacher. I am in college. I would be interested in teaching at my old high school. I get along with high school students. I am married. I look after my children at home. I have three kids. My husband works on automated vehicles. I was interested in history. I am pursuing a degree to teach English. I will be a young teacher. I am financially supported by my husband's job. I don't need to work. I want to get my PhD at some point. I will be ending work when my kids get out of school. I have a good husband. I'm sure you''ll find a good husband.
Speaker 1
I found a local teaching job that would be perfect for me!
Speaker 2
Oh wow, really? Is it a history teaching job, or something new? 
Speaker 1
It's actually teaching 1st graders. It's not history, but I am excited! because I love kids. 
Speaker 2
Aw, I love kids too! My oldest is actually in first grade, and he's so sweet. Have you been interviewed and hired yet, or how far in the application process are you?
Speaker 1
I took my first round of interview, the principle of the school said she would let me know next week. I am not nervous at all because the interview went pretty well. 
Speaker 2
That's wonderful! I hope that goes well for you! I don't need to work because of my husband's job, but I hope I can find a job like that too. It's great to find something so fulfilling. Have you thought a little bit more about whether or not you want a partner?
Speaker 1
When do you plan to start looking for a job? Who will take care of the kids if you do go back to work? I had a horrible past experience with my ex boyfriend and I am not mentally ready to be in a relationship. 
Speaker 2
I'm sorry to hear that! There are so many much more wonderful people out there. I'm casually looking for a job right now, but I'm not doing any serious job search. I could hire a nanny of some kind if I go back to work, although I don't think I trust anyone to watch over my sweet kids.
Speaker 1
I would suggest you wait and let the kids get a little older. If I were you I wouldn't trust anyone either. Also, nanny's are pretty expensive these days
Speaker 2
Especially with my youngest being only two years old, I wouldn't want to miss a single minute of her young life. Also, my middle son, Alexander, has autism so I don't know if anyone would know how to care for him properly. Do you have any experience with kids with special needs? 
 17 hours
Speaker 1
I love to read. I have no children. I am not married. I have a sister who is married. I am single. I work in fast food. I am interested in teaching history. I want to teach somewhere other than my old high school. I am in college. I appreciate my college professors more than my high school teachers.I am studying to be a teacher. I looked for history teacher jobs. I don't live on my own. I don't know if I can start a family on a teacher's salary. I'm not sure if I want a partner. I like being alone. I want to be a single parent in the future. I have a hard time meeting people. I am busy. I want to be a college professor one day. I work as a 1st grade teacher. i love kids.
Speaker 2
I am working on the pictures for my book. I am pursuing a teaching degree. I'm going to be a teacher. I am in college. I would be interested in teaching at my old high school. I get along with high school students. I am married. I look after my children at home. I have three kids, one with autism. My husband works on automated vehicles. I was interested in history. I am pursuing a degree to teach English. I will be a young teacher. I am financially supported by my husband's job. I don't need to work. I want to get my PhD at some point. I will be ending work when my kids get out of school. I have a good husband. I'm sure you''ll find a good husband.
Speaker 1
How is the job search going, any luck yet? It looked like you were a shoe-in!
Speaker 2
It went great - I got the offer! Thanks for asking and thanks for all of the encouragement along the way!
Speaker 1
That's so great! I'm so very happy for you! What kind of hours are you going to be working?
Speaker 2
8am-3pm. Not too bad! I am most excited about all of the holidays and summer vacations!
Speaker 1
I'm so excited for you. Do you start next month then?
Speaker 2
I start in the Fall. So I am going to make the most of the summer and recharge so I can start fresh!
Speaker 1
What did you and your husband do to celebrate? Did you at least find a sitter for the kids so that you could have an adult night out somewhere?
Speaker 2
We are going to celebrate this weekend. We are going to our favorite pizza place and then going dancing. A dream evening!
Speaker 1
That sounds so fun! I'll be living vicariously through you while I finish up school. What grade(s) are you going to be teaching?
Speaker 2
Algebra and geometry. I find both subjects fascinating. I hope to inspire the students.
Speaker 1
That sounds good. The world needs more great math teachers. It seems like so many kids struggle in those areas, and I think part of it is that they just find math intimidating. 
Speaker 2
Exactly! They need a patient and passionate teacher...me!!!
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