Re: Advice on Quitting

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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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