iamwhoiam wrote: » I understand , i too would wish that everything was as before but its not . What do you suggest that would make it easier and yet have children in the classroom ? Having them in half a week will be extremely difficult to organise in my opinion Teachers in the classroom all week with no childcare for their own kids . Parents juggling work and school . Siblings in on different days maybe . It would be very difficult all round for both parents and for teachers
teachinggal123 wrote: » The temporary nature of teaching. The lack of strength some people have. The power over timetables and allocation of classes. The power to give a bad reference for the next job. Etc Etc Etc This stuff happens in every job but teaching is a bit different. Maybe when you are permanent it’s different but please don’t be so naive. Teachers have been on about this exact thing for years.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Do you want me to get my violin now or later? Seriously think you need to change schools. From this time and the last time you went on a rant here it's kinda obvious that you really dislike and possibly detest both your school environment and your colleagues. Your well-being is far more important than any job. Trust me on that.
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » A lot of teachers have complained about their working environments on this thread alone. One things for sure, she's not alone in her dissatisfaction at her workplace. Time and time again teachers on this thread have said how bad things are.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Do you want me to get my violin now or later?
teachinggal123 wrote: » But I seem to be alone in criticising my profession. And that’s why I’m getting this passive-aggressive kind of reply from fellow teachers. Even though many posters on this thread are saying the same as me.
Jim_Hodge wrote: » Are they agreeing or disagreeing with you?. Personally it sounds like you think everybody's out of step except yourself.
teachinggal123 wrote: » The teachers are disagreeing with me. I can see a number of parents who are agreeing with me about primary schools.
Zahir Bitter Cellist wrote: » A lot of teachers have complained about their working environments on this thread alone. I have asked is there no way to escalate working in such shoddy conditions some of which don't belong in a supposed modern society (I didn't get an answer to that question). No heating, no warm water, mould, damp, overcrowding, no ventilation, outdated technology and equipment (it reads like a PRTB case). Not enough resources, too many students, not enough colleague support. All issues and then some that teachers have brought up here. Team this with the inability for any planning or autonomy and its a recipe for disaster. Is there no proper process to escalate issues that teachers have? (And I don't mean sending kids home to whinge at their parents). One things for sure, she's not alone in her dissatisfaction at her workplace. Time and time again teachers on this thread have said how bad things are.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Most of us complain about the state of our buildings, the lack of proper and adequate funding to back up and resource the relentless strategies thrown at us by various groups and how badly the department treat us. Constantly attacking your colleagues is a totally different tale. Life is for living. The poster in question really does need to question whether living such a miserable existence in their workplace is worth the money. I've previously told the story on here of having subbed in a school where there was a permanent job going. I didn't apply for it as I valued my well-being and self-esteem more than money. Sometimes people need to realise that it's better to have a fresh start away from a toxic environment. This poster doesn't paint the school where they work in a very good light if the picture presented is true.
teachinggal123 wrote: » People reading this thread now have an idea of what it’s like in a school staff room and how far teachers will go to defend bad practices and bad teachers. And what happens to anyone giving an honest opinion and speaking up.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » You aren't in our staffroom where open and frank discussion is welcomed and often occurs. As a result we have what I would consider to have an excellent school with great comradery between the staff but can still have disagreements about things. No workplace is an idyllic oasis of peace and harmony but no adult should not do their best. I know I couldn't work there and would seek a change.
teachinggal123 wrote: » Really? People can read your replies to me and male up their own mind.
Icantthinkof1 wrote: » That’s true I forgot about the after-schools service; that’s a minefield in itself as it consists of the mixing of all classes& even different schools
timmy_mallet wrote: » Any thoughts on the bus, siblings, gaa, football, etc?
wirelessdude01 wrote: » I was talking to a bus driver today and he said that they had been unofficially told that there are to be no school buses until at least January '21.
lulublue22 wrote: » That will effect a lot of students.
Jim_Hodge wrote: » Bus transport is going to be a huge issue.
