The Exit Interview

Wherein I interview myself about why I am leaving teaching.

Q:  What are you going to do?

A:   I don’t know yet.

Q:   So you’re retiring.

A:   No, I am not retiring.

Q:  Then why are you leaving?

A:  Partly because I am just ready to do something different, and partly because I think our nation’s current education policies are sucking the soul out of teachers, students and, well, civilized society in general.

Q:  Hmm. Interesting. Well, what would you like to do next?

A:  I’d like to be Tina Fey, but, unfortunately, Tina Fey is already doing that job. So instead I would like to find a position where I can use my two best skills: writing and compulsively organizing. Here, let me straighten your collar for you. It’s curled up a little on the end.

Q:  Thank you. So are you saying you’re a Type A personality?

A:  Yes, I would say that’s accurate.

Q:  That means doing nothing would not really work for you.

A:  Well, for a couple of months I can vacation and then reorganize my already compulsively organized home, but then I will definitely need new employment.

Q:  So if people hear of a job for a compulsively organized person with excellent writing skills, they should give you a call?

A:  Absolutely!