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I had a question about the legal questions section on the job application I'm filling out for a position as a teacher's assistant. I was hoping some of you who've been "in the system" for a while might be able to help me out. There's a question that asks "Have you ever been dismissed or discharged, or have you resigned in order to avoid discipline or discharge by any employer"

Well, about four years ago I worked at a school as a para for the teacher from the black lagoon. And toward the end of the school year I discovered through a series of events that this teacher was trying to find a way of "letting me go." Upon making this discovery, I went to my principal and simply explained that, though I LOVED the school, I was going to resign at the end of the year, so that I could pursue something that more closely matched my educational training.

So there's really no way for folks to find out, but technically, does this incident "count"?--I think there's a 50/50 chance the...See More
Debbie None of these things apply to you - you resigned - period. If asked, say something about how you found something better, or you were looking for something that fit you better - do come up with a good resonse, though, in case asked, but - honestly - none of these things apply to you. The fact that you are concerned about this tells me that your inte...See More
Dec 15, 2011
anonon I had a similar situation. I have struggled with it as well. I put down yes and explain and no interview. I put down no and have gotten interviews. I have had to answer why I left.

On 12/15/11, Debbie wrote: > None of these things apply to you - you resigned - period. If > asked, say something about how you found something better, o...See More
Jan 10, 2012


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