Re: Advice on Quitting

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I am SO glad that I am not a teacher in Colorado. Some of you
are the most unsupportive, negative, even hateful people I've
encountered. If teaching has made you that bitter--GET OUT NOW
and do mankind a big favor. Geez!

On 8/26/10, Anon1 wrote:
> You are pathetic. Your posts are full of lies and vile.
>
> Seek mental help. You need it.
>
> On 8/26/10, The real Terry wrote:
>> Ok, even though I said I would not post or read the
>> posts again, here I am.
>> Unfortunately, because I put my email on the first post
>> this string is haunting me.
>>
>> I have not been writing as "Terry" for a
>> while, someone is impersonating me which is the problem
>> with sites that don't require people to register.
>>
>> I want to thank everyone again for the advice given. I
>> am still struggling with my school and have actually
>> taken a "mental health" day today because I
>> cried the entire drive into my school yesterday.
>>
>> I am not a weak person or a person who deserves the
>> attacks and assumptions that have been happening on
>> this board. If you reread my first post, it was written
>> in a moment of desperation and I begged for no
>> negativity. Thankfully, there were some that felt
>> compassion and have written nice notes, but others (I
>> prefer to think) are not teachers at all but bored
>> lurkers who have nothing else better to do than to kick
>> a person when they are down.
>>
>> Thanks again and Good luck to everyone,
>>
>> Terry
>>
>> On 8/26/10, Anon1 wrote:
>>> You know, it seems like everyone has tried to be
>>> nice, given you advice, etc. Our part in this is to
>>> be helpful, not to be responsible for running your
>>> life. Life is full of nuances and all kinds of
>>> situations, nothing is black and white. So, no one
>>> has a lot of money and is more fortunate than you.
>>> All of us have had challenges and have somehow lived
>>> through it regardless of our choices.
>>>
>>> I was going to post some advice, but I am sure that
>>> it will be met with negativity since I refuse to tell
>>> you what you should do - you are an adult and should
>>> be able to make your own choices.
>>>
>>> One thing, no, it is not wise to leave a job before
>>> the end of the year!
>>>
>>> Just my 1 cent!
>>>
>>> On 8/23/10, Terry wrote:
>>>> So I should just quit? I should waste 16 years like
> you?
>>>>
>>>> I don't have tons of money like you.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you so much for your time and advice.
>>>>
>>>> Terry
>>>>
>>>> On 8/22/10, Trisha wrote:
>>>>> Holy cow! I just finished my 16th successful and
>>>>> successively miserable year teaching, and finally
>>>>> quit! Such anxiety, still have some, but I wish I
>>>>> had walked away years ago. I have a master's
>>>>> degree, and tons of money, time, care, love,
>>>>> tears, into this profession, but I think 16 years
>>>>> was 16 years too long. The workload just got
>>>>> heavier and heavier, the rewards less and less.
>>>>> If you are unhappy at this school, WALK AWAY...if
>>>>> you are unhappy at the next school...WALK AWAY
>>>>> from the profession completely. Don't keep trying
>>>>> to make it work. Just because you are good at
>>>>> your job, doesn't mean the job is right for you.
>>>>> There are other schools, and there are other
>>>>> occupations... It's just not worth it. Life is
>>>>> too short (cliche, I know.) It's a bad sign that
>>>>> you are thinking of breaking a contract so soon
>>>>> into the year, might be a sign that the new way
>>>>> schools do business isn't going to jive with your
>>>>> philosophy of education in general.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 8/11/10, Terry wrote:
>>>>>> So, it happens all the time? Teachers break
>>>>>> contracts and move to other districts?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you so much for your time and advice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Terry
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 8/11/10, My advice wrote:
>>>>>>> First, your union can give you a copy of the
>>>>>>> contract. However, for now, let's just assume
>>>>>>> you have to give 2 months notice. Your
>>>>>>> contract will lay out the details.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Continue to work and look for a new position
>>>>>>> at the same time. It happens all the time so
>>>>>>> no one will view it as a big negative. Be
>>>>>>> careful when you get an interview to not
>>>>>>> focus on just the negative when you are asked
>>>>>>> why you would like to leave the position. It
>>>>>>> will be a big turn-off if all you do is
>>>>>>> complain. Know what you are going to say
>>>>>>> going in.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> When you get an offer, notify your
>>>>>>> administration in writing. Expect to have to
>>>>>>> stay the entire length your contract dictates
>>>>>>> from when you gave your notice. If it is
>>>>>>> less, so be it. It will be an awkward and
>>>>>>> difficult time period but there will be an
>>>>>>> end in sight.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Good luck.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 8/11/10, Terry wrote:
>>>>>>>> Hello;
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I need some advice and no spam or negative
>>>>>>>> comments. I have made a terrible mistake
>>>>>>>> with the school where I am working. I would
>>>>>>>> like to continue to look for another job
>>>>>>>> while teaching, but am unsure at how
>>>>>>>> teacher contracts work and weather another
>>>>>>>> school would even look at my application
>>>>>>>> knowing that I am under contract with
>>>>>>>> another district.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Please advise and, respectfully, no
>>>>>>>> lectures. I know how this must sound - just
>>>>>>>> please help me.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thank you, Ctracy
 

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