I gave notice on my long-term sub position today. I realized I just can't hack it with this particular school. Its a combo of the kids and the lack of support from admin. We had 18 different fights last Wednesday--one of the instigators was a girl who STABBED A KID WITH A PENCIL in my classroom in front of the principal who was removing her from the room, and his response was to have a long talk with her. Two days later, she attacked another student in the hall.
I'm there until next Friday (8 more days) and then back to subbing. I'm going to try to get gigs at the schools I hope to work for and worm my way in.
Sorry it was so stressful, Scrappy. You have to do what's right for you.
That sounds like the right decision, Scrappy. Good luck with a school that's a better fit for you!
Scrappy, I'm sorry. Good luck finding a better position for you.
Oh, Scrappy. That sounds heartbreaking. May better things come your way, and quickly.
meara - I'm out on FMLA myself at the moment and, like several people, strongly recommend not going back too soon. You need to use your energy for healing. I've gone back as soon as possible a couple of times in the past and was just exhausted for a long time afterwards. This time I'm taking every bit of leave I can get.
If you can get away with it, wait until you're not only physically better but well and truly rested.
And good luck.
Oh man, Scrappy. I hope you find a better fit! I know it is out there.
That's the right choice, Scrappy. You can find a better fit where all you have to offer will be just the right thing.
meara, your ankle is pretty fucked up. And you have a surgery ahead of you. And you're not at home. So all of these things will take a toll. It's not just a broken ankle - it's all of these stressors which are going to be rolling for a few months.
So stay in touch with work and help direct the people who have to pick up the slack. But let them pick up the slack. This is going to be a bit of a long haul, not just one bad event.
Scrappy I'm sorry this didn't work out. I hope the next assignment is better.
Michael is now supposed to hit and a Category 4 . I don't think anything that strong has hit around here.
We won't get a direct hit but the storm surge is supposed to be devastating for the coast. It is making landfall about 100 miles from where our beach cottage is but the storm surge for our beach area is predicted to be 9 to 12 feet.
Tallahassee is well inland but it will still be lots of trees down. And it is going up through the Carolinas. I probably should have just gone home Tuesday but this has moved and changed so fast.
I'm trying not to freak out. I'm worried we are under prepared for the storm and I may see of the grocery store is open this morning and pick up some more canned food.
