Need prayers and support
((HUGS)) I am so sorry about this!! My heart goes out to you!! I know that you have been dealing with an impossible situation at work and I really give you credit for sticking it out as long as you have! I know you said that you don't want to go back to education but Camden is ALWAYS looking for teachers! They have good benefits and good starting salary....just something to think about!
I am here for you....day or night! I believe I did give you my number but if I didn't PM me and I will send it to you!!!
Remember, you are not alone!! Call me or you can email me at [email protected].
Love and hugs,
Beth
Donna
As a fellow teacher, I can certainly feel your frustrations, anger and your wanting to no longer teach. These are tough times for teachers. Take the time off to reflect, exercise and decide what you want to do. Certainly reach out for support.
Zumba, swimming and any other activity will help you feel more in control and give you confidence to move forward. See you soon at Barix.
Arlene
I know that you understand the difficulty teachers are having these days. The sad thing is when I chose to accept the Catholic school pay I thought my trade off would be decently behaved children. Boy has that changed since 1978. There are so many emotions rolling around inside of me - mostly anger at being the scapegoat in this situation. I am glad to be out of the insanity and do believe there is something better waiting for me in this world. Hope to see you soon at Barix.
Take care.
Donna
I have been where you are, with classes that were out of control, and felt that sting of being the scapegoat. I totally understand your pain, and feeling that you are through with education. I wish I could say something to ease your pain, but I can offer you an understanding shoulder to cry on. I taught in Philly for 18 years, and only 4 of them were good years, in good schools.
Now is the time to trust the Lord for your next career. I retired in October due to health situations that can't be fixed easily. I don't miss it one bit. I do miss my old colleagues, and some of my better students. I have former students who are friends on Facebook, and it blesses my heart to hear from them.
If you ever need to talk, I am hear.
Hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Thanks so much for your comforting words. I know that you have experienced way worse than I have and have battled your demons admirably. Thank God that I do not have any physical limitations these days and I am going to work very hard to keep it that way. It will only be in hindsight that I will see the reason for all of this but I do trust that God has a plan for me. I am going to try to be open and continue to work my support system - spiritual direction, therapy, exercise, healthy eating, support groups. All I can do is take it one day at a time. Take care.
Donna
I have been busy and am only first seeing this post. . .
Teachers are the real heroes in our society and so taken for granted and often lacking the support needed to do the job that they so thanklessly have, especially in these days. From your description of what has gone on, I think the probability is that you will find yourself better off in the long run, yet I know only too well the feelings that come when suddenly being unemployed, but if you can figure out your finances and find a way to do it, I know you will wind up in a better place for you ultimately. It is not easy to recreate the wheel at times, but I know your career was causing you stress, as you often spoke of it. Maybe it is time to find a new vocation and do whatever it is that you dare to dream. . .
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Yes this year has been extremely stressful and I have shared some of my concerns at Barix. I do know that I am better off out of that crazy environment. Just trying to take it one day at a time. Got to my Zumba class today and got the food shopping done. Everyday I am trying at accomplish a few tasks so that I don't just stay in my pajamas all day. Been there and done that other times when I was unemployed. Not sure what the future holds but I am hopeful that God has something better for me. Hope to see you on Saturday. Take care.
Love, Donna
Donna,
I haven't been on the board in a few days, so I'm just now seeing your news. I'm so sorry for your situation! I've been in similar situations: I worked in MH/MR for a lot of years and dealt with very difficult individuals. I was at a breaking point in that field---it was a thankless job; the staff were just as bad to deal with as the aggressions and behavior problems from the clients; low pay; no support. I left there on my own. I've been downsized twice, so I know what it's like to suddenly be out of a job. I've found that each time is a chance to reinvent myself, and that usually something better comes my way.
Take some time for yourself now. Can you go to a career counselor to try to figure out what direction you might want to go in now? Do you have a dream career you've always thought about? Maybe there are other options for you in education---guidance counselor, charter school, online school, secondary education. What is it you'd like to do? Remember: if you do something that makes you happy, you'll never work a day in your life.
You may not want to wait to file for unemployment. If I remember correctly, people are encouraged to file as soon as their job ends. I seem to think that a time lapse counts against you. You can open your claim and file your bi-weekly claims right online. (I have the website at home, if you need me to send it to you.)
Good luck to you!!!! Let me know if I can help in any way!!!!
