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by Franco

Sep 18, 2015

What the heck is going on with the THT mandatory sign ups??? Is this seriously the best our union could do for us?

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wake up If you don't think admin has it made in the shade then you
probably don't get to see what they do all day. Admin jobs
are passed down to family and friends. There is a reason
their union is stronger than that of some 18k teachers.

On 10/03/15, nah wrote:
> When are you starting your admin program? If it's that
> good...See More

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nah... I actually agree with you that administrators have it made in the shade. This is particularly true of non-building administrators that we see in sped and ESL/ELL/Bilingual programs, and the various other coordinators who do very little other than make power point presentations and vomit jargon and the party line at meetings.

So, my questio...See MoreI actually agree with you that administrators have it made in the shade. This is particularly true of non-building administrators that we see in sped and ESL/ELL/Bilingual programs, and the various other coordinators who do very little other than make power point presentations and vomit jargon and the party line at meetings.

So, my question remains: Why aren't you working towards becoming an administrator? It is such a sweet gig. And, while you're right that, like anywhere, CCSD does have nepotism, there are plenty of new admins hired every year, even from outside the district/state, who don't have connections?

So, if their union is better, the job is better, the pay is better, etc, then why aren't you trying to become one? Things aren't going to change for the better for teachers. In fact, it will probably get worse. Even a shortage of qualified teachers hasn't improved pay or work conditions. So, why remain a teacher when there is a clear path to a better job, that many have taken, right in front of you?

On 10/03/15, wake up wrote: > If you don't think admin has it made in the shade then you > probably don't get to see what they do all day. Admin jobs > are passed down to family and friends. There is a reason > their union is stronger than that of some 18k teachers. > > On 10/03/15, nah wrote: >> When are you starting your admin program? If it's that >> good, then why are you crazy enough to remain in a crappy >> teaching job when there is sweet gig like administration >> to be had? >> >> Honestly, the best hope anyone has is to get out of >> education all together and not look back. >> >> On 9/25/15, Wakeup wrote: >>> Nothing will ever change. Your only hope is to become an >>> administrator. They get all the perks and benefits, and >>> they can bully teachers with out consequences. So if you >>> are lucky enough to get into that club 100+k a year for >>> sitting around BSing with each other all day long. You >>> will be set for life. >>> >>> >>> On 9/18/15, F' the trust wrote: >>>> On 9/18/15, Franco wrote: >>>>> What the heck is going on with the THT mandatory sign >>>> ups??? >>>>> Is this seriously the best our union could do for us? >>>> >>>> You don't have a union, you have an association and if >>>> you don't like it, for the love of Gawd, disjoin when >>>> they give you two weeks in July (when most teachers are >>>> on vacation or starting their day with a vodka >>>> Metamucil from the stress.) >>>> >>>> Now, to you, Franco! They suck! >>>> >>>> What irritates me is that it sounds like a sales >>>> pitch...mandatory...in order to get your secret >>>> password to choose your plan! >>>> >>>> What a crock! >>>> >>>> My advice to you? Revolt! Bring laser pointers, air >>>> horns, confetti canons. Bring your ire! Bring cans of >>>> sardines. >>>> >>>> Okay, barring all that, I'm not sure why they couldn't >>>> contact you via interact or post a video on a website. >>>> >>>> The executive director of the CCEA is also getting paid >>>> by the teachers health trust and the center for >>>> teaching excellence. >>>> >>>> No results. Disjoin. >>>> >>>>

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Wake up On 10/18/15, nah... wrote: > I actually agree with you that administrators have it made in > the shade. This is particularly true of non-building > administrators that we see in sped and ESL/ELL/Bilingual > programs, and the various other coordinators who do very > little other than make power point presentations and vomit > jargo...See MoreOn 10/18/15, nah... wrote: > I actually agree with you that administrators have it made in > the shade. This is particularly true of non-building > administrators that we see in sped and ESL/ELL/Bilingual > programs, and the various other coordinators who do very > little other than make power point presentations and vomit > jargon and the party line at meetings.

Absolutely those admin really have it made regurgitating power points.

> So, my question remains: Why aren't you working towards > becoming an administrator? It is such a sweet gig. And, > while you're right that, like anywhere, CCSD does have > nepotism, there are plenty of new admins hired every year, > even from outside the district/state, who don't have connections?

One of the Biggest reasons is because I don't feel like returning to school to get a masters for a job. CCSD puts to many hoops in front of solid leaders who have the skills but do not want to sit through a bunch of theory. Most admin are book smart, but have 0 leadership or people skills. As to nepotism It is still a plus to have the connections. I would say at least 80&37; of jobs are acquired through the old boy/girl network.

> So, if their union is better, the job is better, the pay is > better, etc, then why aren't you trying to become one? Things > aren't going to change for the better for teachers. In fact, > it will probably get worse. Even a shortage of qualified > teachers hasn't improved pay or work conditions. So, why > remain a teacher when there is a clear path to a better job, > that many have taken, right in front of you?

Of course their union is better. Benefits and pay. And yes it will get worse for teachers much worse. Teachers have no voice in this state. CCEA is a corpse, it feeds off of new teachers. Again where is the clear path? IMO it does not exist.

> > On 10/03/15, wake up wrote: >> If you don't think admin has it made in the shade then you >> probably don't get to see what they do all day. Admin jobs >> are passed down to family and friends. There is a reason >> their union is stronger than that of some 18k teachers. >> >> On 10/03/15, nah wrote: >>> When are you starting your admin program? If it's that >>> good, then why are you crazy enough to remain in a crappy >>> teaching job when there is sweet gig like administration >>> to be had? >>> >>> Honestly, the best hope anyone has is to get out of >>> education all together and not look back. >>> >>> On 9/25/15, Wakeup wrote: >>>> Nothing will ever change. Your only hope is to become an >>>> administrator. They get all the perks and benefits, and >>>> they can bully teachers with out consequences. So if you >>>> are lucky enough to get into that club 100+k a year for >>>> sitting around BSing with each other all day long. You >>>> will be set for life. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 9/18/15, F' the trust wrote: >>>>> On 9/18/15, Franco wrote: >>>>>> What the heck is going on with the THT mandatory sign >>>>> ups??? >>>>>> Is this seriously the best our union could do for us? >>>>> >>>>> You don't have a union, you have an association and if >>>>> you don't like it, for the love of Gawd, disjoin when >>>>> they give you two weeks in July (when most teachers are >>>>> on vacation or starting their day with a vodka >>>>> Metamucil from the stress.) >>>>> >>>>> Now, to you, Franco! They suck! >>>>> >>>>> What irritates me is that it sounds like a sales >>>>> pitch...mandatory...in order to get your secret >>>>> password to choose your plan! >>>>> >>>>> What a crock! >>>>> >>>>> My advice to you? Revolt! Bring laser pointers, air >>>>> horns, confetti canons. Bring your ire! Bring cans of >>>>> sardines. >>>>> >>>>> Okay, barring all that, I'm not sure why they couldn't >>>>> contact you via interact or post a video on a website. >>>>> >>>>> The executive director of the CCEA is also getting paid >>>>> by the teachers health trust and the center for >>>>> teaching excellence. >>>>> >>>>> No results. Disjoin. >>>>> >>>>>

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