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chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:06 pm

I was told today I would have to go to another school, they are cutting positions. They have to place me somewhere, but I will have to scramble to get a good teaching position. They couldn't even look me in the face when I was sitting there in the office with them. :-1

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:13 pm

chonsigirl;1160540 wrote: I was told today I would have to go to another school, they are cutting positions. They have to place me somewhere, but I will have to scramble to get a good teaching position. They couldn't even look me in the face when I was sitting there in the office with them. :-1Oh man, that's bad news.

Let's hope that you get a good placement.

Post by **spot** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:13 pm

Is it from Human Resources running schools instead of the people who worked up through the real function, teaching? Whenever I hear something like this I bristle. Teaching used to be a vocation run by one's peers, not a job.

I'm sorry you've been shuffled chonsi, schooling's one of those few callings that involves you deeply with a whole load of other people. Being torn out from that isn't why you trained and worked all this while.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:13 pm

That's terrible news Chonsi, I hope they find something for you and it's a good position. :yh_hugs:yh_hugs

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:20 pm

Sorry to hear that Chonsi hun:-4

Hope your sorted soon hun:-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:20 pm

That's just awful Chonsi!

I hope they find you one close to home and that you will like it there.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:34 pm

Darn, Chonsi. This shouldn't be happening to you of all people.

Well, I hope it works out in your favour in the end.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:38 pm

chonsigirl;1160540 wrote: I was told today I would have to go to another school, they are cutting positions. They have to place me somewhere, but I will have to scramble to get a good teaching position. They couldn't even look me in the face when I was sitting there in the office with them. :-1

Might be a blessing for you. If you love where you are then Im sorry. Change can be good though, its usually the fear of the unknown that makes it an anxious experience. They were upset but it was out of their hands. They felt for you and had remorse.

Is this at the end of the school year or now ?

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:44 pm

"Downsizing", oh how I used to dread that word! As it was the new catch word (at the time) that I was told to use by my company's H/R VP when I had the unplasant task of letting company personnel go. In some cases, it was more upsetting to me, then the actual person(s) being downsized!

Anyway, chonsi, sorry to hear of your misfortune. Hopefully, when one door closes, another more lucrative door will open for you!!! Here's hoping that you will get a better job, with even better compensation!!! GOOD LUCK!!

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:49 pm

Thank you all, I think I am still a little in shock.

Nomad, it will be next school year. I will scramble now to construct a resume-I only have CV's, I am so antiquated in a way. The music department took it hard, I play the piano for them and take the string and flute sections to tutor.

I will go shopping for a new suit tomorrow, so I look as spiffy as I can. Job fairs start in two weeks, so I need to be at both middle and high school ones, to find something as close to home as possible.

I feel it very deeply, as the primary wage earner. The responsibilities at home have my priority, so I will go out looking with a good resume in hand. That is what I shall write all weekend long.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:55 pm

chonsigirl;1160575 wrote: Thank you all, I think I am still a little in shock.

Nomad, it will be next school year. I will scramble now to construct a resume-I only have CV's, I am so antiquated in a way. The music department took it hard, I play the piano for them and take the string and flute sections to tutor.

I will go shopping for a new suit tomorrow, so I look as spiffy as I can. Job fairs start in two weeks, so I need to be at both middle and high school ones, to find something as close to home as possible.

I feel it very deeply, as the primary wage earner. The responsibilities at home have my priority, so I will go out looking with a good resume in hand. That is what I shall write all weekend long.

They won't know what they've got till you're gone, Chonsi.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:01 pm

I'm sorry Chonsi. I hate to see you have this to worry about now. :-1 I hope it turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to you. :-4

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:03 pm

So sorry to hear this, Chonsi. Hope it all turns out well for you.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:45 pm

Oh Chonsi,:-4

I'm so heartbroken and bewildered for you. WHY YOU????? May I ask if you have a position somewhere in your district? I hope so...

I'm so sorry

You're probably too qualified...

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:49 pm

chonsigirl;1160540 wrote: I was told today I would have to go to another school, they are cutting positions. They have to place me somewhere, but I will have to scramble to get a good teaching position. They couldn't even look me in the face when I was sitting there in the office with them. :-1

So sorry to hear that Chons:-4:-6

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:51 pm

Oh Bunny Girl I am so sorry to hear this. I can't believe the cuts are affecting the schools like that. Good lord that is awful news. It hurts deeply doesn't it.

I think FG should start a commune and we all bring out skills together and find a nice island of our own and sustain ourselves ....

ok in a perfect world yes.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:57 pm

Kathy Ellen;1160621 wrote: Oh Chonsi,:-4

I'm so heartbroken and bewildered for you. WHY YOU????? May I ask if you have a position somewhere in your district? I hope so...

I'm so sorry

You're probably too qualified...

I have to go looking for a position in my district. One is guarenteed, but it could be anywhere, split between two schools. I will have to actively look for something not too far from home, my district is large, it goes up to the Penn line. I do not want to drive an hour or so a day, so I will have to go out early to start looking, starts April 1.

I think because I taught in two subjects, they downsized each subject area. So I was the easiest to cut, 2 others were also, an ESOL and Language Arts teacher.

Otherwise, I have no idea why they cut my position, and kept the younger ones. It probably is a monetary thing, or I am overqualified.

I do not teach at college this spring, they cut out adjunct positions too. I didn't depend on that salary, it was to help out in the summer months.

It would be nice to have a commune, minks. Share our skills and our laughter, we would have such fun.

Post by **spot** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:07 pm

How would one start one's own school, chonsi?

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:07 pm

minks;1160628 wrote: Oh Bunny Girl I am so sorry to hear this. I can't believe the cuts are affecting the schools like that. Good lord that is awful news. It hurts deeply doesn't it.

I think FG should start a commune and we all bring out skills together and find a nice island of our own and sustain ourselves ....

ok in a perfect world yes.

How about seasteading?

Seasteading: Why Seasteading?

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:14 pm

OpenMind;1160642 wrote: How about seasteading?

Seasteading: Why Seasteading?

good idea hehehe

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:16 pm

"Downsized" unless it's your waistline it is never good to hear.

So sorry Chonsi I truly hope you come out on top of this as your a special teacher and they need you. Breathe deep and move forward just like you have planned. My fingers are crossed and praying it all works out. :yh_hugs

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:20 pm

minks;1160650 wrote: good idea hehehe

That's an actual project that's currently being put together. I haven't checked it recently so I don't know what progress they've made recently. Very different. Better than an island because you can maintain mobility.

Post by **spot** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:26 pm

Chonsi, you'll tell them you keep winning the trivia? On your resumé?

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:37 pm

They often cut the qualified teachers don't they Chonsi....always trying to cut costs and save money somewhere:( They don't think about our kidlets needing qualified teachers:mad:

I wish you lots of luck Chonsi....I know you'll put on your sparkling smile and WOW the right people.....

You just didn't need this right now!!!!.... ~major sigh~ sometimes changes happen for the best, but the process is scary. At least you're guaranteed a position somewhere in the district.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:37 pm

chonsigirl;1160575 wrote: Thank you all, I think I am still a little in shock.

Nomad, it will be next school year. I will scramble now to construct a resume-I only have CV's, I am so antiquated in a way. The music department took it hard, I play the piano for them and take the string and flute sections to tutor.

I will go shopping for a new suit tomorrow, so I look as spiffy as I can. Job fairs start in two weeks, so I need to be at both middle and high school ones, to find something as close to home as possible.

I feel it very deeply, as the primary wage earner. The responsibilities at home have my priority, so I will go out looking with a good resume in hand. That is what I shall write all weekend long.

There are some really good free cover letter and resume templates on line.

Go to one of the job corps or Monster. You can download them for free and then tweak them.

Ixnay on FG as hobby.

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:28 pm

I'm sorry to hear about the downsizing at your school. Your positive attitute is probably going to be one of your best assets during this search process. You are fortunate that you are guaranteed another position as it is always easier to find a job when you have a job.,

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:51 pm

spot;1160664 wrote: Chonsi, you'll tell them you keep winning the trivia? On your resumé?

:wah: I wish! I was in the mood today and then you beat me!

I wouldn't want to start my own school, at my age. I want to retire in 7-8 years, I think that is long enough with extra duties at home.

Don't worry Nomad, I just got back from TKD, and am opening up the links I already saved for teacher resumes and am going to start mine tonight. I am going to look at the ones you suggested also. My friends at school will proofread it for me, so I have a week to have it ready to start on the first job fair.

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:57 pm

Awful. Someone as qualified and commited and enthusiastic as you. A great loss for the students and the school. What are they thinking? Bad move on their part. I will be hoping for you that you land a great new position.

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:39 pm

Chonsi, I'm so sorry to hear this! For somebody who obviously loves what they are doing and has been settled in a particular environment for some time, so that it is very familiar and comfortable, it must be such a shock! But they always seem to do this, don't they? Part company with the most talented and experienced first, because they cost more than the younger, less experienced ones! I think this is a false economy myself. But then they say they know best!

All the very best, Chonsi, somebody is going to benefit hugely from your talented dedication and expertise ! :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:38 pm

For lovely bunny girl.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:58 am

chonsigirl;1160540 wrote: I was told today I would have to go to another school, they are cutting positions. They have to place me somewhere, but I will have to scramble to get a good teaching position. They couldn't even look me in the face when I was sitting there in the office with them. :-1
That bites! Too bad they don't value you as much as we do here. :-6

I wish you could pull up roots and come down here. We're growing.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:01 am

Nomad;1160758 wrote: For lovely bunny girl.

YouTube - Charlotte Church bridge over troubled water

Thank you Nomad, that was beautiful. :-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:28 am

Nomad;1160758 wrote: For lovely bunny girl.

YouTube - Charlotte Church bridge over troubled water

How is your job situation doing by the way, Nomad?

Chonsi...............you have enthusiasm and a postive attitude......inspite of what life throws ya. Best of luck to ya.........I have a feeling you'll find something else.

I agree with spot. I thought teaching was a vocation, not just a job.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:50 am

along-for-the-ride;1160925 wrote: How is your job situation doing by the way, Nomad?

I have a meeting next week with a client. It might be a buy in or buy out proposition. If the books are in order and an attorney gives it a green light its an option. Id prefer to build from the ground up myself without that kind of capital right off the bat. I envisioned working from home until I was flush but Im open to possibilities. In the mean time Ive sent so many resumes out and filled in so many applications Im numb.

The replies are scarce. Ive little option now but to rely on myself concerning my future.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:07 am

Good luck to both Chonsi and Nomad:-4:-4:-6

I loved that version by Charlotte Church by the way:)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:07 am

kazalala;1160991 wrote: Good luck to both Chonsi and Nomad:-4:-4:-6

I loved that version by Charlotte Church by the way:)

Shes an angel.

Hell Im an angel.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:12 am

Nomad;1160994 wrote: Shes an angel.

Hell Im an angel.

have you watched her show??:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:33 am

Warning contains strong language:sneaky:

From Lady to Ladette | The Charlotte Church Show | Free Video Clips from Channel 4

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:10 pm

chonsigirl;1160540 wrote: I was told today I would have to go to another school, they are cutting positions. They have to place me somewhere, but I will have to scramble to get a good teaching position. They couldn't even look me in the face when I was sitting there in the office with them. :-1

Sorry about this bad news Chonsi. Hopefully they can place you close by. I can't believe they wouldn't even look you in the face...cowards.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 10:27 pm

kazalala;1161000 wrote: have you watched her show??:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Thats not the Charlotte I love. Wheres the Charlotte I love ?

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 2:36 am

Nomad;1161333 wrote: Thats not the Charlotte I love. Wheres the Charlotte I love ?

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotflShe is well known here for her love of partying etc,, and for being a bit of a ladette:yh_rotfl i like her though she is well down to earth and very funny sometimes,,, her show is quite good she has some good guests on it and sings also:D