Oh--background, understanding, previous exposure?
I'm a single undead gal trying to make it in the big city. I have to start somewhere and they're evil here. They don't judge. They've got necro-tempered glass. No burning up. A great medical plan, and who needs dental more than us?
Harmony ,'Conviction (1)'
Spike's Bitches 40: Buckle Up, Kids! Daddy's Puttin' the Hammer Down.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
§ ita § - May 06, 2008 1:22:07 pm PDT #7968 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
-t - May 06, 2008 1:23:38 pm PDT #7969 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I'm so glad they both took it well, Laura!
Background, Vortex?
meara - May 06, 2008 1:40:46 pm PDT #7970 of 10001
To cheer Vortex up: naked singing Austrian rugby players!!
SuziQ - May 06, 2008 1:42:12 pm PDT #7971 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Not Vortex and am at work...but that post is MARKED.
juliana - May 06, 2008 1:44:58 pm PDT #7972 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Laura, that's great. I'm glad everything seems to be working out.
Atropa - May 06, 2008 1:46:39 pm PDT #7973 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Laura, I'm glad it went well.
ION, I am full of GLEEEEEE! Because my pet gothy DJ is going to be spinning a goth night again, ON A WEEKEND. At a smoke-free venue. The guardian spirits and angels of eldergoths have smiled upon me.
SailAweigh - May 06, 2008 1:56:15 pm PDT #7974 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
That's great news, Laura! But we knew he wouldn't be able to hold out against your charm and perseverence.
Vortex - May 06, 2008 2:05:39 pm PDT #7975 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Thanks for the help. Now "experience" = "background and accomplishments"
Vortex - May 06, 2008 2:08:14 pm PDT #7976 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
also, what's a polite way to say when someone else was fired. Basically, I took on the additional responsibility when the Dean of Admissions _____. I could go with "left unexpectedly". I mean, I suppose I don't care that she was fired, and they wouldn't either. Oh, maybe I'll go with that, to show that I can be diplomatic.
Pix - May 06, 2008 2:09:33 pm PDT #7977 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Can I borrow the hivemind for a moment? The girl I tutor (in theory) has a standing appointment on Tuesday afternoons. I haven't seen her in six weeks due to a number of things, including my illness last week. However, she's flaked on me several times lately.
A couple of weeks ago, I stayed late on a Tuesday--this was when I was really sick with pneumonia and didn't know it yet--and the girl didn't show up at all. At that point I had sent this email:
Hi [Dad's name]-
It's almost 3:30, and [student] isn't here. I'm assuming that she forgot we had rescheduled for today. I'm still feeling ill, so I'm going to pack up and leave. I will plan to see her next Tuesday, but perhaps we should consider a double session next week (Tuesday and Thursday, maybe?) to start getting her back on track?
Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Kristinand got this reply:
[Student] owes you apology for being a no show, I will talk to herGood, I thought. I emailed back and forth with the dad, who's my main contact because the mom is not the easiest to deal with (and the dad knows it) about my illness. I gave them plenty of notice that I would be out and would resume sessions this week. Dad says no problem, feel better, and tells me the student will see me this week.
So today rolls around, and I haven't seen hide nor hair of the student. And then I get this email from the mom:
Hi Kristen-
So sorry last minute notice- but, [student] just called me from bus and asked me to email you. she said she has a lot of homework tonight and can't do tutoring- she also forgot her computer. I apologize for the late notice!
[Mom's name]
ARGH. I've written a draft of the email I want to send back, but I'm walking a fine line between being firm and yet not pissing off the family. Is this an okay reply? Keep in mind that *I* have had to reschedule on them, too, so I don't want to be a hypocrite.
Dear [parents],
I completely understand that sometimes conflicts arise when we least expect them--I've had that happen myself--but I'm a bit concerned about the fact that last-minute cancellation or [student] not showing up for sessions at all has become a pattern lately. I am happy to reschedule with her if/when an emergency comes up, of course, but I really need to know a day in advance otherwise. With the exception of the week that I was so sick, I have been arranging my schedule around her and have turned down other meetings/appointments in order to keep myself available. This is the third time [student] has cancelled on me recently with less than 24 hours notice or has forgotten to come at all.
Do you feel that our tutoring sessions are still valuable for [student]? Should I continue to hold this spot for her? I have enjoyed working with her and felt that we were making progress before Spring Break, but I haven't seen her in so long that I do not have a sense of where she is right now. I don't want to push to meet with her if you feel that she no longer needs regular tutoring.
I am happy to work with you on a schedule that works for everyone and truly do not mean to cause a conflict, but I felt that it was important to voice this concern. I know that sometimes communication can break down between teacher, parent, and student, and I want to make sure that that is not happening here.
Best,
Kristin