working again???

2 weeks since the last post. Quite a bit has happened.
Went for an interview with a private school set up by a good and caring friend who is also a soon to be retiring headmistress.The ups- School is nice , small and cosy. Population is very very small and form 4 population next year is expected to be single figure at the beginning as they are just starting upper secondary next year. Headmaster in the secondary section is a nice man, ex-headmaster.Non aggressive, slow and steady guy.I had a long chat with him and he not only interview me, he also has some advice as to how to settle my pension problems with the department. Surprisingly, he also mentioned that he too heard of my case with her and the subsequent transfer to La Salle. Spoke of Raj but doesn't seem to recall her name! Well the world ain't so big.
next spoke to the primary Headmistress cum management of the school, a Singaporean. Very approachable and nice lady. Had a half an hour conversation with her ending with an offer to teach(but not a very attractive salary and told her so) and subsequently to take over the science department.
Unfortunately apart from the salary, the hours are terribly long too. 7.30 to 4 everyday. When I discussed with the family, none were happy about it. Well, the kids were never for me working again in the first place. As for hubby, he felt strongly after the conversation that it is not a good idea.
SO that means the end of that story. I could see the school's point of view. To be teaching only 7 to 8 students, nobody could pay a salary higher than what they offered. Not forgetting they are a profit making organization. But to me it is still a total effort irregardless of the class size and the hours spend is still the same.
Conclusion- it was a good experience but that's it.