tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post3217711812705273284..comments2023-12-24T08:35:08.509-05:00Comments on Pissed Off: Not An OptionPissedoffteacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07924089808582137198noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-36740826822032746552011-01-28T07:49:30.121-05:002011-01-28T07:49:30.121-05:00I said the kids blamed her and felt deserted, I do...I said the kids blamed her and felt deserted, I don't. I said a replacement was never hired and that certainly puts the blame somewhere else. And, I also said if it had been handled differently by admin, she might not have left. I am sorry you misinterpreted or I did not make myself clear.Pissedoffteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924089808582137198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-28303394296930092502011-01-27T23:05:08.987-05:002011-01-27T23:05:08.987-05:00I had to leave my first teaching job prematurely a...I had to leave my first teaching job prematurely as my mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health were suffering tremendously. I was headed to the hospital again, and had I not resigned the day I did, I would have collapsed again and probably never recovered enough to work any job ever again.<br /><br />I'm disappointed because I loved the kids, but I do not view it as having given up on them. In fact I gave them my all and my everything to the point I needed to be hospitalized.<br /><br /><br />I made the right decision. Sometimes it's not possible to continue to sacrifice your health and life for your students when the stress is about to break up your marriage, and is wreaking havoc in every other area of your life.<br /><br />I read your blog frequently and thought you would really understand that and empathize with teachers who have had to put themselves first for once, and get out of a bad situation.M. Brightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-60526514659091223962011-01-25T19:34:35.186-05:002011-01-25T19:34:35.186-05:00No administrator ever cares about a teacher. If a...No administrator ever cares about a teacher. If any of us left tomorrow, we would only be missed until a new body was put place. Our very existence would be denied. Teachers are nothing to them, and I am no exception. I do what I do because I care about the kids and their success and thanks are all I need and all I have ever gotten or will get.<br /><br />Expect nothing from administration and you won't ever be disappointed.Pissedoffteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924089808582137198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-75423891110452417752011-01-25T11:59:32.950-05:002011-01-25T11:59:32.950-05:00You are someone who always puts "Children Fir...You are someone who always puts "Children First". But I have to wonder what would have happened if you decided not to do your reviews this year? Would Hula order AP to fly through hoops to make your life pleasant rather than lose your valuable free service?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-91194469874882066842011-01-25T10:35:33.478-05:002011-01-25T10:35:33.478-05:00I also feel obligated to see my students through. ...I also feel obligated to see my students through. I haven't been doing this nearly as long as you have, but I have a connection with them and I feel it's my responsibility to show up and consistently inform them.<br /><br />Unfortunately, that's all the consistency some of them get.TheHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01532270244428320414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-37545013319251551082011-01-25T08:45:59.564-05:002011-01-25T08:45:59.564-05:00You, my dear, are a class act.You, my dear, are a class act.ChiTown Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240876368610100419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-19575777913428124662011-01-25T08:19:17.627-05:002011-01-25T08:19:17.627-05:00I added an important piece to the post. She did n...I added an important piece to the post. She did not leave because of the boy. Sorry to mislead. I ocvered that class. It was a little rough, but not so awful it should have caused anyone to leave.Pissedoffteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924089808582137198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-66409861367585816392011-01-25T08:16:19.429-05:002011-01-25T08:16:19.429-05:00You are right but the boy who claims he pushed her...You are right but the boy who claims he pushed her is not a bad kid and just likes to hear himself talk. It took a lot of work, but he is one of my top students now.Pissedoffteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924089808582137198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-79320612014662945742011-01-25T08:05:31.614-05:002011-01-25T08:05:31.614-05:00I am an avid reader of your blog and can sympathiz...I am an avid reader of your blog and can sympathize regularly but I have to say this post pushed me over the line. "Even the boy who takes credit for causing her to leave resents her and blames her ..." are you serious? I am sure Loughner is resentful for being incarcerated ... <br /><br />I know the situation is extremely difficult but at some point the continual rolling over and taking it needs to stop. Have things deteriorated to such a degree that teachers feel they must put up with this degree of abuse? I would bet that even given the current situation the UAW might consider a strike if they had working conditions as described in your posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com