tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post2713622039921940898..comments2024-03-26T18:59:25.722-04:00Comments on New Beginnings: Trying to be calm todayPKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-1831380628748146072014-03-26T22:33:33.288-04:002014-03-26T22:33:33.288-04:00I have done this and I love it too - hard for me, ...I have done this and I love it too - hard for me, I tend to be a talker. But you're right, this is definitely the way to go!PK Coreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12709050887630815873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-2265464407722175782014-03-26T17:46:25.666-04:002014-03-26T17:46:25.666-04:00I recently had a meeting with my boss once removed...I recently had a meeting with my boss once removed about something that made me very nervous! I chose the "have nothing to say" route. I let her talk and when she was done, I thanked her and stood to leave. She said, "You have to give me more than that." IT DROVE HER NUTS!!!! BEST 30 MINUTES SAYING NOTHING OF MY LIFE!!!!!! I highly recommend it.<br /><br />Good luck with whatever you decide to do.Cygnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158946287178566956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-19366503843690701452014-03-26T06:37:35.446-04:002014-03-26T06:37:35.446-04:00I live in the South - no union. I do have tenure, ...I live in the South - no union. I do have tenure, but they're trying to take that away too. Won't hurt me, I'll be gone when this goes into effect. But it could be a problem for Mollie in the future.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-1764528260708746872014-03-26T06:36:11.724-04:002014-03-26T06:36:11.724-04:00Thank Meg. I'm just concentrating on the trip ...Thank Meg. I'm just concentrating on the trip now. School will surely be there when I get back. Sigh...PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-8082994365043541632014-03-26T06:35:20.184-04:002014-03-26T06:35:20.184-04:00Nope, still no meeting. I'm less stressed, mor...Nope, still no meeting. I'm less stressed, more like - whatever. No early retirement package here or I would surely take it.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-79092414897352379392014-03-26T06:32:46.232-04:002014-03-26T06:32:46.232-04:00I still haven't seen him - he'll probably ...I still haven't seen him - he'll probably forget. He is supposed to be doing my third observation by now and this was just the first. Leaving in the morning!PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-45676722476990796232014-03-25T13:37:48.540-04:002014-03-25T13:37:48.540-04:00Give him hell! If you are union like our teachers ...Give him hell! If you are union like our teachers are here, saying what is on your mind won't get you fired. Sorry to blast unions, it wasn't intentional. Blondiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10990349853331249894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-7842050138062040162014-03-25T09:55:09.865-04:002014-03-25T09:55:09.865-04:00Hi, PK, wishing you strength and calmness. Promis...Hi, PK, wishing you strength and calmness. Promise yourself a treat for your good behaviour (that works for me). Have fun with Sunny!<br />Take care,<br />MegMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993692253695944431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-45209556472233191082014-03-25T04:34:20.537-04:002014-03-25T04:34:20.537-04:00Oh PK I am sorry I am a day late so maybe by now t...Oh PK I am sorry I am a day late so maybe by now the meeting is over. Over here lots of our teachers are able to take early retirement, especially it seems, when they are at the top of the pay scale. Does that not apply over there? Sometimes it is simply not worth it to get a bit of peace. Good luck, hope you are ok.x<br />love Jan.xan English Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696976759167193635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-19618555295560205612014-03-25T03:21:28.103-04:002014-03-25T03:21:28.103-04:00PK, I so hope the meeting goes as smoothly as poss...PK, I so hope the meeting goes as smoothly as possible for you. Good luck! I was going to say what Sunny did LoL. Take deep breaths and try and focus instead on meeting Sunny later in the week :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />RozRozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326826956049047973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-32765845549221429422014-03-24T21:20:15.912-04:002014-03-24T21:20:15.912-04:00LOL, that might make me a bit nausea! There is a ...LOL, that might make me a bit nausea! There is a chance we'll have a delay in the morning - I'm praying for it!PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-37390504782516656052014-03-24T21:18:32.664-04:002014-03-24T21:18:32.664-04:00Thanks George, I do know speaking my mind will get...Thanks George, I do know speaking my mind will get me no where. I have to just pretend to go along and then close my door and teach the best way I know how.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-32812410555140865752014-03-24T21:17:05.236-04:002014-03-24T21:17:05.236-04:00Bob,
You're absolutely right. Anything I say t...Bob,<br />You're absolutely right. Anything I say to try to 'defend' myself will sound like whining. Smiling and nodding is the only way and usually I can do it - but some days it's really, really hard.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-80673020615803105852014-03-24T21:14:21.416-04:002014-03-24T21:14:21.416-04:00My goal is to only answer direct question and othe...My goal is to only answer direct question and other wise SHUT UP! Lets home I can do it.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-76303809788899794922014-03-24T21:13:19.319-04:002014-03-24T21:13:19.319-04:00I'm really working on it.I'm really working on it.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-81510782893781945142014-03-24T21:13:00.161-04:002014-03-24T21:13:00.161-04:00Sharon,
Thank you feeling support from here really...Sharon,<br />Thank you feeling support from here really does help. I love writing and I love teaching - I'd be fine if there weren't other adults at school. Thanks for coming by.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-33160208590684599282014-03-24T21:07:47.888-04:002014-03-24T21:07:47.888-04:00I appreciate your thoughts, keep them coming. Some...I appreciate your thoughts, keep them coming. Someday he'll call me in.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-26727689167483919492014-03-24T21:05:37.952-04:002014-03-24T21:05:37.952-04:00Thanks Abby, they drive me crazy - but I know that...Thanks Abby, they drive me crazy - but I know that there's much worse out there.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-57250083933643606662014-03-24T21:04:57.758-04:002014-03-24T21:04:57.758-04:00I appreciate the support.I appreciate the support.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-60361220632149234652014-03-24T21:04:36.487-04:002014-03-24T21:04:36.487-04:00I don't want to be dismissed, but I'm read...I don't want to be dismissed, but I'm ready to go. I'd like to go after my bosses with a paddle - but I'd be hitting them around the head.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-12091855314568705772014-03-24T21:03:19.836-04:002014-03-24T21:03:19.836-04:00Very true Cat, but sometimes just leaving any way ...Very true Cat, but sometimes just leaving any way I can looks pretty good.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050453501744475319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-30992337715610706752014-03-24T19:48:08.502-04:002014-03-24T19:48:08.502-04:00So he is rude in addition to be a complete a**. O...So he is rude in addition to be a complete a**. Oh well, just picture him sitting there in his underwear while you are having the interview. I'm sure it will give you a better attitude.Aimless Ramblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720714875762344391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-59078309098448441522014-03-24T18:02:11.075-04:002014-03-24T18:02:11.075-04:00PK, Sorry your meeting was delayed, I know you wou...PK, Sorry your meeting was delayed, I know you would like to be done. I too have been in a position where I was observed and critiqued. Only advice I can give you was passed on to me, and that is you can respect the position without respecting the person. Makes keeping quiet a little more palatable. As much as we would all like to speak our mind, the better choice really is to just smile and nod....then go have a drink with a friend and tell them what you really think! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />George georgekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808346980888237908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-91759600856736382312014-03-24T13:54:09.716-04:002014-03-24T13:54:09.716-04:00Oh, man!!! Been there and done that MANY times as...Oh, man!!! Been there and done that MANY times as a teacher!! My last position was 4 years with a principal from hell!!!! Thank God that I am retired!!!! <br /><br />Anyway, I encourage you STRONGLY to keep your mouth closed, smile, and nod!!!! lolzzz! <br /><br />This kind of principal KNOWS all and probably will discard ANYTHING that you have say!! I despise a**** like this!!! <br /><br />You're in my thoughts, <br />Bob.bobcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01765918421775899950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31522777.post-87511056827332009432014-03-24T13:03:43.601-04:002014-03-24T13:03:43.601-04:00Oh boy! I feel my ire raised in your defense! Play...Oh boy! I feel my ire raised in your defense! Play the game! You have integrity. Do not let him make you lose your temper. You can sY what needs sYing with a big smile and a soft touch!Minielle Labraunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206283897752166320noreply@blogger.com