I'm sorry, Erin - it sounded like such a dream when you first landed the gig.
Nothing worse than a monster who thinks he's right with God.
Mal ,'Heart Of Gold'
Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?
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amych - Mar 19, 2011 7:11:08 pm PDT #17985 of 30000
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
WindSparrow - Mar 19, 2011 7:12:32 pm PDT #17986 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Oh, Erin. I'm sorry your job has turned out to be so stressful.
sj - Mar 19, 2011 7:22:12 pm PDT #17987 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Erin, I'm so sorry to hear that about your job. Good luck looking for something else.
Strix - Mar 19, 2011 7:24:57 pm PDT #17988 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
I know, and I've been really trying to keep an open mind, since I was warned about negativity in the interview.
But the negativity, although of course you always have complainers, and there's always something about any workplace, is...pretty darned justified. If there would be an administration change, I might feel better about it, but the lack of organization paired with the worst combo of laissez faire AND Big Brother...it's just disheartening.
It's all "We are going to hold you to the highest possible standards, demand results, offer no support, and listen in on intercoms for signs of discontented rumblings among the staff and fire people for asking for change." It's sad. I'm walking on eggshells, everyone is, and it's crazy. I keep my head down, and my ears and eyes open, and work my ass off.
And my objective viewpoint is that they need to get a new principal who has some leadership abilities, but the superintendent like yes-men, and everything, but everything revolves around The Test.
UGH. Vent. Finally. I've been trying to be all positive and "Work hard, keep your nose clean, it can't be as bad as it seems" but more and more, something is rotten in Denmark.
sj - Mar 19, 2011 7:30:36 pm PDT #17989 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
It's all "We are going to hold you to the highest possible standards, demand results, offer no support, and listen in on intercoms for signs of discontented rumblings among the staff and fire people for asking for change." It's sad. I'm walking on eggshells, everyone is, and it's crazy. I keep my head down, and my ears and eyes open, and work my ass off.
Wow, that sounds really awful.
DavidS - Mar 19, 2011 7:37:47 pm PDT #17990 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I miss your job with the latina girls, Erin.
Strix - Mar 19, 2011 7:38:59 pm PDT #17991 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
There are some really nice people who work there, and the sad thing is, I think the administration really, truly wants the best for kids. The lower schools do ok, but the upper school is a frickin' mess.
They just are horrible leaders. Lots of theory, little practicality. And, as a Virgo, the organization! God, the lack of organization. People, it's called a calendar. Use it.
Strix - Mar 19, 2011 7:40:57 pm PDT #17992 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
I loved that job. My girls still keep in touch; I met with one a couple of weeks ago; she's in college, and wanted advice on how to run her Hispanic Student Association.
I fucked that job up myself, though, with my depression and my health problems. I own that. I'd go back in a hot second.
ETA: I did send in a resume and writing sample to be a content writer at Shmoop, though, so if any SanFran peeps are BFF's with anyone who works there, please tell them they should hire me to write snarky yet intellectual study guides for literature. I will bake you cookies and send you liquor!
Typo Boy - Mar 19, 2011 9:45:48 pm PDT #17993 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Don't know if you are hugger Erin, so just good wishes for everything working out.
Typo Boy - Mar 19, 2011 9:47:40 pm PDT #17994 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
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