I didn't get a job within my own building. I won't give away too much detail but I was the only person in my building qualified for it and I've also worked there awhile. Feel like I've been kicked in the stomach and wonder who's laughing at me behind my back.
I'm a little too upset for advice right now, just want support. I'll figure something out.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry. It's not even me and I feel kicked in the gut on your behalf. Not getting the position sucks but it also must make you feel unappreciated within your own building.
I'm so sorry. I know how it feels. There was a position open in my building and they wouldn't even interview me. I won't lie, I was so ticked I transferred. Probably not the most mature or professional reaction.
I don’t blame you for being upset... it can be so political. They may have someone in mind already and feel it’s easier to keep you where you are. Where I am it is not easy to switch positions...
That is disappointing for sure and frustrating when you are the most qualified. I have seen it happen for yrs now that the most qualified often do not get the job. It is either political or a smoozer that gets it. I t is a bummer if someone is laughing behind your back.If people are laughing, they must have pretty sad lives. Remember: He who laughs last, laughs best. It sounds like you are figuring something out. Take care and do some things you enjoy that will give you a pick me up! Best wishes and flowers to you!
I am sorry you were passed over for the job you wanted. That has to be hard to take. Sending positive thoughts your way and trusting that something better be available in the future!
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Hugs to you, that is a huge betrayal and you have every right to feel stung. Don't you wish they could have given you some info prior to you applying? They lose out!
I feel like I always get the least desirable position at my current school. I'm always listening to everyone else whine and I'm about fed up with getting shafted. I will make this next school year my last. Someone else can get cornered into taking this position after I leave. I'm so ready to move on that I hope I can make It one more year.
Oh honey I can empathize! I'm in the same situation. I was the only person in my building (possibly the only one in the district) qualified for the position and I wasn't even interviewed. It wasn't until I called a meeting with my principal that I was even heard. He told me he knew I wanted the transfer and talked to the Super about me but she (the sup) wants me to stay where I am. What's better is the person they transferred into the position isn't even licensed for the grade level or trained in the program that is required to teach the subject.
I have to keep telling myself that things happen for a reason and that I'm right where I'm supposed to be. I won't be giving up on a transfer though, and neither should you!
I am so sorry! I have taught a long time and I have seen this happen so many times to wonderful educators. Sadly I have watched people get interviewed and hired based on political reasons and based on who they know on the board or in the community. Please do not take this personally and don't be hard on yourself. This is beyond your control. Sending positive thoughts and encouragement to you!!!
I'm so sorry! That really sucks. I can relate to this feeling
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Feel like I've been kicked in the stomach and wonder who's laughing at me behind my back.
I hope you can finish the year strong. I bet no one is laughing behind your back and some people probably even feel really badly for you. We're all sending you some strengths to finish the year from PT-land!
I am so sorry! Their loss. You can move on to where you'll be appreciated.
There are several districts around here that will not hire or promote from within their buildings or district nor will they hire their substitutes. I have no idea why. It's wrong. To quote my favorite coffee mug: "Not to spoil the ending, but it will all turn out OK."
Sorry this happened to you. I know how it feels. I’d like an open position at my school too. The principal has already made her mind up that it will be someone else-a male teacher. He has only worked 1 year as a teacher and doesn’t have the license for the open one. I’m the only one in my school that has the license. But because I’m a woman the principal won’t consider me thinking I can’t handle it. But I can and have. Plus I did a great job doing it. He smoozes a lot and is younger, plus principals prefer male teachers which sucks and is discrimination! I hope that your summer is relaxing and you get a position where you are more appreciated.
I am so sorry. This just happened at my school. We have at least two positions available for next year and two internal candidates who are great and put in the time were interviewed. Neither of them got it and the principal hired externally. I am so upset. It's not fair. These people were very qualified as well. None of us are laughing behind their back, I hope that's the case at your school.
Try not to take it personally, I know it is so hard, but sometimes administrators want new blood for whatever reason. Good luck!
We just had a position open up, and before anyone even knew it was a position, the p asked a teacher to take it. No interviews, no conversation, job didn't even have a job description. I have thought a lot about it and know that I wouldn't want the job, but the p didn't know that. I am qualified and experienced in the area AT LEAST as much, and I believe more, as the person she gave it to, and I am still bothered by it. And really, I wouldn't even interview if they had gone that route, but I am still upset that there wasn't even a conversation.
I can imagine how upsetting it would be to want the job. I hope for your peace of mind you can come to gripes with it over the summer. I am sure that no one is laughing at you, and if by some odd chance they are - I hope karma bites them in the a$$.
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05-25-2018, 03:28 AM
the hardest part will be finishing this year out.
