Gambling Game

I get a call last night from the principal of a school. Which is a good thing in my case, since I am looking for a job in a school. And which is also a way-too-rare thing considering the number of resumes that I have sent out.

The principal who called me was lovely. The school is a small, private (non-Jewish) school with a student demographic and a mission that suits me and my interests to a tee. It's a school that really makes a difference and gives a future to a lot of students. The principal sounds wonderful over the phone, telling me that my experience, writing skills and resume are exactly what they look for in a guidance counselor and that I should be proud of what I have accomplished (I've never heard that from a potential employer before!).

Of course, there's a catch. Because it's a private school, the pay would be pretty low. Much lower than in a public school.

But what do I do? What if no public school comes along? And I've turned down this position in a place where I would really believe in what they are doing? It seems I'm gambling with my career here...