New Position Proposal

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:20 pm

Well, the principal called me into her office today-and offered me a position at my school teaching science with a definite increase in a position of authority. I had a hint of it during the day, but did not know what to think about it until I heard it. I have a day to think of it.

She was very nice, and it makes me wonder how things turned out this way. I was a statistical figure to cut from the staff, until a vacancy appeared. I've done several interviews, but have had no replies yet. I wonder if we were placed on hold on purpose until population figures/staffing bottomed out.

I think it would be nice to stay at my school, I really did not want to go. The extra duties would be time consuming, but I would have had there anywhere I would have went.

What would you have thought if you knew you had to go-then were told you had a chance to stay?

I always appreciate input as I ponder this tonight.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:24 pm

Go for it immediately. You can always do something about it later, but grasp the moment. If you don't, you will either be "out", or going nowhere ever again.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:29 pm

chonsigirl;1199177 wrote: Well, the principal called me into her office today-and offered me a position at my school teaching science with a definite increase in a position of authority. I had a hint of it during the day, but did not know what to think about it until I heard it. I have a day to think of it.

She was very nice, and it makes me wonder how things turned out this way. I was a statistical figure to cut from the staff, until a vacancy appeared. I've done several interviews, but have had no replies yet. I wonder if we were placed on hold on purpose until population figures/staffing bottomed out.

I think it would be nice to stay at my school, I really did not want to go. The extra duties would be time consuming, but I would have had there anywhere I would have went.

What would you have thought if you knew you had to go-then were told you had a chance to stay?

I always appreciate input as I ponder this tonight.

How does the level of responsibility / authority stack up against the school farther away with the good discipline?

I know it's measuring the known against the new but, if you're stepping up a grade, doing so with well behaved pupils would be a distinct advantage.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:30 pm

I think yes take it Chonsi, you know the school, staff, kids, area etc. It is a sure thing. Yes yes yes. That is my vote. And Congrats if you take it

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:38 pm

I thought of you minks when I wrote this. You stayed where you were, with all the changes. Did it turn out all right for now?

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:46 pm

chonsigirl;1199193 wrote: I thought of you minks when I wrote this. You stayed where you were, with all the changes. Did it turn out all right for now?

So far so good yes, I am still employed while others were laid off and I am glad I stayed because I could have been a member of the last hired first fired at a different place. Given my extra duties has kept my days filled too and I think I proved to the company that they made the right choice when they let my co-worker go who was not as wide spread with his skills as myself.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:56 pm

I'm glad it turned out for you, minks. I think this will be a good thing to do, because I will get to stay with my students and do some other things that are good to learn.

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:16 pm

chonsigirl;1199209 wrote: I'm glad it turned out for you, minks. I think this will be a good thing to do, because I will get to stay with my students and do some other things that are good to learn.

I would stay & congratulations I am happy for you:-6:-6

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:18 pm

Better the devil you know

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:23 pm

chonsigirl;1199177 wrote: Well, the principal called me into her office today-and offered me a position at my school teaching science with a definite increase in a position of authority. I had a hint of it during the day, but did not know what to think about it until I heard it. I have a day to think of it.

She was very nice, and it makes me wonder how things turned out this way. I was a statistical figure to cut from the staff, until a vacancy appeared. I've done several interviews, but have had no replies yet. I wonder if we were placed on hold on purpose until population figures/staffing bottomed out.

I think it would be nice to stay at my school, I really did not want to go. The extra duties would be time consuming, but I would have had there anywhere I would have went.

What would you have thought if you knew you had to go-then were told you had a chance to stay?

I always appreciate input as I ponder this tonight.

hmmmmmmmmmm that's a tough one.

-consider what you had been through.

the pain, the hurt, the anger.............

Post by **spot** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:02 pm

If they tend to work on last in first out then staying is really the only sensible choice. Go for it, it's a no-brainer.

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:04 pm

I agree with Spot, Chonsi, and all the best to you with whatever you choose. :-6 :guitarist

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:09 pm

chonsigirl;1199209 wrote: I think this will be a good thing to do, because I will get to stay with my students and do some other things that are good to learn.

If you're in a higher position, you may be able to influence your pupils more.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:00 pm

Stay as Spot stated it is a no-brainer. It is where you really want to be so jump at the chance and congrats Chonsi glad it turned out this way for you. :-6

[QUOTE]If they tend to work on last in first out then staying is really the only sensible choice. Go for it, it's a no-brainer.[/QUOTE]

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:06 am

Take it and keep your other options open as well. You can still keep applying elsewhere and having been promoted within your school looks better on the CV

Swimming maggie · Post by **Swimming maggie** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:02 am

gmc;1199446 wrote: Take it and keep your other options open as well. You can still keep applying elsewhere and having been promoted within your school looks better on the CV

I agree, stay, seems the logical choice to me, hope it works out well:driving:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:31 am

chonsigirl;1199177 wrote: Well, the principal called me into her office today-and offered me a position at my school teaching science with a definite increase in a position of authority. I had a hint of it during the day, but did not know what to think about it until I heard it. I have a day to think of it.

She was very nice, and it makes me wonder how things turned out this way. I was a statistical figure to cut from the staff, until a vacancy appeared. I've done several interviews, but have had no replies yet. I wonder if we were placed on hold on purpose until population figures/staffing bottomed out.

I think it would be nice to stay at my school, I really did not want to go. The extra duties would be time consuming, but I would have had there anywhere I would have went.

What would you have thought if you knew you had to go-then were told you had a chance to stay?

I always appreciate input as I ponder this tonight.

Bill Sikes;1199178 wrote: Go for it immediately. You can always do something about it later, but grasp the moment. If you don't, you will either be "out", or going nowhere ever again.
Bill's right. But just imagine your students' reactions if the find out that you had a chance to go but decided to stay. That's a life-changing impact for some of them.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:35 am

chonsigirl;1199177 wrote: I was a statistical figure to cut from the staff, until a vacancy appeared.

Thats how our town is doing it albeit for different reasons. The teachers union hasnt agreed on a contract yet and the budget had to be submitted. Theyll let x amount of teachers go with the assumption many will be hired back possibly in a different position.

Sounds like you already know what you want to do.

Im glad they value you.

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:59 am

You know the old saying chonsi, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush! Do it and be happy it worked out for you to stay where you wanted to be anyway. (Pride can leave you hungry)

You mentioned that your current school is not too far from your home, so the extra time you may have to put in for your new job, could be considered a wash with the extra time spent driving further to another school further away. Best of luck, & as always, best wishes!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:03 am

cars;1199464 wrote: You know the old saying chonsi, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush!

Unless you just shoot the two in the bush.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:33 am

If there is an overall benefit to your career path, then take it.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:32 pm

Accountable;1199456 wrote: Bill's right. But just imagine your students' reactions if the find out that you had a chance to go but decided to stay. That's a life-changing impact for some of them.

And kids know everything, even though I never told them.

But I did smile with delight today, after I told the principal yes. And went back into my classroom with my little darlings that cause havoc once in awhile, and tell them they might see me next year for science! Oh, their faces were a sight to see, like oh no, not her again! :wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:55 pm

chonsigirl;1199708 wrote: And kids know everything, even though I never told them.

But I did smile with delight today, after I told the principal yes. And went back into my classroom with my little darlings that cause havoc once in awhile, and tell them they might see me next year for science! Oh, their faces were a sight to see, like oh no, not her again! :wah:
Good for you! :yh_clap :yh_flower

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:08 pm

chons, stay where you are. I can't even imagine teaching science to students...it sounds like fun. There are loads of sites online you can tap into, etc. If you stay, I think you made the right decision. Let us all know what you decide.:-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:29 pm

chonsigirl;1199708 wrote: And kids know everything, even though I never told them.

But I did smile with delight today, after I told the principal yes. And went back into my classroom with my little darlings that cause havoc once in awhile, and tell them they might see me next year for science! Oh, their faces were a sight to see, like oh no, not her again! :wah:

oh wonderful Chonsi!

you did good!:guitarist:guitarist

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:18 pm

Hello Chonsi:-6

I thought that I had responded to this thread. I'm so happy for you know that you made the right decision to say put. You're happy there, close to home and enjoy the kids.

Good for you:-4

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:56 pm

chonsigirl;1199708 wrote: And went back into my classroom with my little darlings that cause havoc once in awhile, Oh, their feces were a sight to see

Gross !

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:58 pm

:wah: One more day to go until vacation!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:32 pm

I'm just finishing week 1. Of course, Monday was dental & medical appointments and Wed-Fri is professional development, but it's not planning lessons.