Deja Vu 2021
I left my teaching job in March of this year, while I was on a Covid leave of absence. But as the new school year… Read More »Deja Vu 2021
I left my teaching job in March of this year, while I was on a Covid leave of absence. But as the new school year… Read More »Deja Vu 2021
I’ve been feeling pretty good while on my leave of absence. Of course, that’s easier to say while I’m still getting paid out my sick… Read More »Reality Strikes
A contract is a legally binding document that outlines the expectations for the people involved in the transaction taking place. Hypothetically I will begin offering… Read More »Contract
School starts for students tomorrow. At my school we were told ~1,000 students will return for face-to-face learning. I’ve had five years of greeting a… Read More »Back-to-School 2020
Day 7 back. More tears. (5 / 7 for those counting.) Today was my last day before my leave of absence starts. Monday will be… Read More »Into the Unknown
Sixth day back. Cried again. (4/6) We had our science department meeting today. At the end my colleagues wished me well. I thanked them. I… Read More »Unlucky Lottery Ticket
Day 4 back. Not as many tears today, but they still fell. That’s a 75% crying at work rate, for those keeping track. I spoke… Read More »Licking My Wounds
It’s the third day back for teachers in my county (Pinellas, FL). I’ve cried during two of them. Last Friday I talked with my Assistant… Read More »2 out of 3
Too Much Today was our 2nd day back. We had a meeting early in the day. Towards the end of it, the retirement benefits guy… Read More »Leave of Absence