tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986768514143017523.post5717980551775551715..comments2023-08-21T05:47:44.048-07:00Comments on disorderly wanderlust: Today suckedopinion8dhermithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093100869650698978noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3986768514143017523.post-17185394965134622302012-10-25T05:32:59.299-07:002012-10-25T05:32:59.299-07:00Oh, honey, I am *so* sorry! All of that sounds aw...Oh, honey, I am *so* sorry! All of that sounds awful. *big hugs* <br /><br />From an armchair's distance, I have all sorts of thoughts on what you "should" do. (Oh, who am I kidding? I'm still sitting in bed, but... ) And I've started to write some of them below - but really what you need is someone to hold you and pat you on the back telling you, "There, there, it will be all right." (And I realize that sounds more condescending in text than I intend - fortunately you know me well enough now to take it in the spirit it is meant). So, feel free to ignore the impracticalities of any "advice" I may give below, and just accepted it as empathetic venting.<br /><br />A part of me says you should just quit now after the first day to send them a message about how impossible they have made it, but I know it is not that simple, and that you have waited a long time to find a position. While I understand your concerns re: breaking a contract, I'd say you have two reasons to cite for why you did to explain in future situations. 1) the assignment is impossible - and frankly if an employer won't hire you because they have a similar assignment, you'll be better off, and 2) unexpected health care issues with your son. <br /><br />Frankly, I'd write a sternly worded letter explaining how the position they have put you in is impossible, and that you (or anyone who did that position) require more support - even if it's the ability to give consequences, a facebook guide of the kids, or many other things. That they have created a situation that is impossible for you to be effective. Either force them to make changes (I know it's still your first day) or tell them you will leave.<br /><br />Okay - maybe all of that is a little stern. But they should at least be aware that there's a problem if you're the third teacher in this spot this year. Articulate some clear things that the school can do (can they provide you a facebook of your students? can the principal or some administrator sit in your classroom to at least confirm you know your students?) to at least help you get situated while you get yourself situated. Or if you can't articulate it, tell them simply you need help? I dunno...<br /><br />Or, this weekend, plan a movie marathon of movies of teachers with impossible situations - Stand and Deliver, Freedom Writers, Dead Poets Society (oh, well maybe not impossible, but still...)! <br /><br />Either way, I am so sorry... This sucks. Do your best to keep your head up and know if this doesn't work out, it isn't you. Protect your son, and be a duck (let the water roll off your back..) Hoping today is better!!BorgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373177980133792571noreply@blogger.com