Thanks everyone! I was not at all familiar with the area. I stopped by a social services dept I saw on Rosa Parks and asked a couple for directions. They were really helpful and nice. It was quite funny though, they were taken aback when I approached them and kinda looked at each other when I told them where I was going like "why is this skinny white kid all dressed up to go to Central."
On my way down there I passed by some interesting neighborhoods. One street would have gorgeous brick houses with beautiful flower gardens and kids playing outside, the next block would be a burned out mess. Strangest thing I've ever seen! The parking didn't look TOO bad, there was specific faculty parking and the actual facility was quite aesthetically pleasing in my opinion.
I currently have a piece of junk old jeep [[ a 1998) but that probably would make it easier to take. No cd player or speakers, and nothing is in the vehicle. My only concern is that the thing is so old I would be nervous about getting halfway to work and having the damn thing die in the middle of God only knows where lol.
The "bus stop" if that's what you would call it, certainly did not appear to be an option and was a far walk from the school. No thanks on that one! When I got there, I was told that this may not even be the school I would be assigned to. The lowest performing schools in the city have been assigned a private company to hire their clerical employees, however, the pay is really quite decent which is out of the ordinary for an "outsourced" company. They provide benefits and paid time off. We shall see!
I certainly wasn't afraid for my safety. I live in Saginaw and am used to the shambled neighborhoods. Also, hours are 7-4, so definitely day light all year.
I am nervous because I would hate to have to come up with money for a new car right after moving. That was my only hang up. I have a few interviews downtown and would really prefer that so I can utilize the People Mover and bus system, but hey..a job's a job right!?
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