The Musings of a Gypsy Yogini

I had a phone interview with the Aveda Institute of Atlanta a couple of weeks ago, and by the end of the conversation, the man conducting the interview said, “Well as far as I’m concerned you can start tomorrow”! Great news- but I’m not planning on arriving in Atlanta until August 1st….

So I told him I’d fly down before then to have an in-person interview, and set the wheels in motion to make that happen. My luck has been so fantastic in regards to this whole move— I managed to score airfare for $350 when all surrounding fares were $700-$800.

July 1st was my date to meet everyone for the interview. Here’s how the day went:

Arrived at 7:30 to make the 7:45 scheduled meeting.

Met with the director, chatted a bit about the position, answered questions, asked questions- etc…

Attended staff meeting at 8:15 and met the whole staff. I introduced myself and spoke for about 10 minutes about me myself and I.

Did a haircut demonstration in front of the whole school at 9:15- I absolutely rocked that curly haircut if I don’t say so myself! The students loved it and had some great questions.

From 10:00- 5:00 I helped out on the cutting floor- consultations, grading, checking with students on what they were doing- basically acting like I already worked there. I stepped right up to bat and hit it out of the park!

The students as well as the staff all just loved me- and the feeling was mutual to be sure. This business can be quite catty and snotty and full of Giant egos– and I didn’t detect a shred of this at the school. What a relief!

At the end of the day, I met once again with the director for some final Q&A. We both agreed it’s a perfect fit on both sides. Then the money question came into play…

During my initial phone interview I was quoted a starting salary of a certain amount based on being a beginning educator. I was told that since I have some teaching experience, there was some wiggle room… Let’s just say the original quote was doable, but barely. At the end of the interview day, I was offered more than DOUBLE the original quote! Hell yes!!!

I have so much to offer those students, and the school. I’m so lucky to have been able to do what I love and make money doing it. I’m ready to give it back. It’s going to be a great new chapter in my life.

…and I’m worth every penny.