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The last principal I had hurt my career because one of the
teachers complained that I called her while drinking. I
had called to warn her that others were talking about her
and I wanted her to protect herself from the gossip. The
principal is gay and the other woman is too. This caused a
chain of events that really hurt me and has made me gun shy
about going back to work. I have been on family leave.
The union was of no help because the pres. was scared of
her. I believe I was called on the carpet because of the
gay thing. I was told by the new union president a year
later that me calling when drinking wasn't against any
rules etc. I feel like my guts were ripped out and that I
was betrayed by everyone. I had a great working
relationship with everyone in the school so I wasn't public
enemy number one. I am not sure why I am even writing
about this since it has been over two years. I guess I
want to...See More
Kathy /blockquote>

Reading between the lines in this and your other post it
sounds like you weren't simply having a quiet glass of wine
before dinner when you made your call, but were rather
inebriated. Making any kind of business or professional calls-
-or gossip, which sounds like a more accurate description--
while drunk ...See More
Jun 14, 2005
KJS /blockquote>

On 6/14/05, Kathy wrote:
> Reading between the lines in this and your other post it
> sounds like you weren't simply having a quiet glass of wine
> before dinner when you made your call, but were rather
> inebriated. Making any kind of business or professional calls-
> -or gossip, which sou...See More
Jun 15, 2005
Spokane /blockquote>

On 6/15/05, KJS wrote:
> On 6/14/05, Kathy wrote:
>> Reading between the lines in this and your other post it
>> sounds like you weren't simply having a quiet glass of
wine
>> before dinner when you made your call, but were rather
>> inebriated. Making any kind of business ...See More
Jun 20, 2005
KJS /blockquote>

Thank you for your words. I appreciate the thought and caring you
put into them. I will take your advice. I am not returning to the
school I was at, I did return after what happened but the half time
leave didn't work with the woman who was job sharing with me so I
went on full time leave.

I have s...See More
Jun 20, 2005


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