This year things have just got worse and worse in my little corner of the educational world. Due to a Maternity Leave that has gone completely wrong, I am doing the work of approximately two and half teachers. Ofsted has left it's own little legacies - while we are simultaneously introducing a Sixth Form to the school for September 2015. I worked myself so hard in the first eight weeks of term that I was too ill to go on holiday in October. It's all been a bit 'daft' really
So a couple of weeks ago, I gave in and started to listen to my small voice of sanity. I'm lucky... I have choices and now is as good a time as any to start exploring them! At the same time I realised that I missed blogging too. So I'm starting again with this blog about the highs (and lows!) of moving on.
Actually... between you and me... I'm really scared.
Jx
Oh Jan, it is so good to hear from you, but I'm sorry to read that things have been so rubbish at work.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to hearing what you have planned for life after teaching. xx
Hello Jan....so sorry to hear it had to end this way. My son is a teacher and I know they work him to death. I'm certainly no stranger to change. My life has had a steady stream of change in the last couple of years. I'm looking forward to following your journey. Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog.
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ReplyDeleteI think I know how you're feeling - I've just taken early retirement from social housing after 25 years - 4 weeks in and the stress has disappeared and I'm beginning to feel so much better - I was scared just like you but don't be - you will feel so much better once you've made your decision and the move that's needed xxx
I'm happy to hear from you, but sorry that things have got even more stressful at work and you've decided to leave teaching. Wishing you all the best during this transition time and I'll continue to follow you with interest on this new blog. xx
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear from you-sorry things have been so stressful. I'm looking forward to reading about your new adventures!
ReplyDeleteLovely to have you back with us Jan. My mum always used to say a change is as good as a rest and she was usually right on these matters my mum. Whatever chapter you are about to embark upon I'm sure it will be a lot less stressful than your current situation and I wish you all the best.
ReplyDeleteThe fear of the unknown is a powerful thing but once you've started on this new journey I'm sure you will find it was the right decision for you.
I'm sorry to hear that things have come to this. I remember how stressed you were about work, but it sounds as though things have got a whole lot worse. I think you have to think of your health in these sort of situations, especially if you have the means to look for alternative employment or give up work altogether. I think the stress eases as soon as you've made the decision and things only get better once you leave. Good luck for the future.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear from you and sorry that you have been under such stress at work. I understand a little of what you have been feeling as my husband gave up teaching a few years ago because of the pressures and stress the job was causing. I hope there are lots of good times ahead and look forward to reading more here as you work through your final year:)
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog. I'm going to have a catch up and read you older blog as well.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you blogging again. I wondered why. Sorry work is so stressful right now. Seems like those who work the hardest get more than their share of the load.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that it has come to this but I don't blame you for quitting and I think you're doing the right thing. Life is too short! Lovely to hear from you :) I have often thought about you in your absence and wondered how things were going.
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog tonight, for the first time, and just wanted to say: don't be scared. I left teaching 15 years ago, and It was a good decision. I miss the children, and the opportunity to make a real difference, but I have never missed the workload, the politics or dealing with the fall out from children who deserved better home lives. Take a deep breath, and take the leap, it'll be exciting!
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