Thursday 12 February 2015

Only one more early start....

Today has just been one of those weird days at work where ‘Insurmountable Mountains’ have crumbled into dust – just because my line managers decided to see things differently.  It’s been a long and nasty story (involving ill-thought out decisions, some bullying, the unions and a lot of tears) and I couldn't decide whether to post about it or not.  The unexpected ending is perfectly timed for the half term holiday.  I’m a brooder and would have found it impossible to leave the whole situation in the classroom.  Now some real ‘mental down-time’ is on the horizon!

I’ve got lots of plans for my week off.  I’m meeting up with long term teaching friends on Saturday afternoon.  One of them texted that she has some 'big news' to share with us.  I'm wondering if she has found her own escape tunnel?  We became friends when we were all teaching in Redditch in the mid-1990s.  Since then we've followed our own career paths across the West Midlands but always stayed in touch.  I really value their opinions and love meeting up.
 
On Saturday evening we’re having a little Valentine’s themed evening meal with my parents (heart table confetti, pink fizzy wine etc).  They've helped us out a bit recently with one thing and another, so it seemed like a nice chance to spend some quality time together. 
 
We’ve also got a few nights booked in a hotel on the coast near the New Forest.  Its Trip Advisor reviews are very variable but we are only paying £90 per night for dinner, bed and breakfast for both of us.  At that price I think we’ve got to be ‘tolerant’ of its possible quirkiness!  I’ll report back (with pictures!) later in the week.  We've done a couple of walks in the area in the past and we know that it's nice lane and coastal path territory.  If the weather holds it will be lovely.  There are also plenty of 'covered' things to do if the weather falls in completely.
 
Only one more 'get up'!   Jx

10 comments:

  1. I am soooooooo glad that things got worked out enough for you to be able to relax and enjoy your down time!!! YAY!!

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  2. That's great news that thing have been sorted out for half term. It sounds like you have a great week ahead :)

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  4. Have a wonderful break and don't think of work at all. I'm a brooder. I had a disagreement with a newly promoted senior officer over a decision I made. I have far more experience/knowledge but they have rank. I was proved lawfully correct in the end but there was no apology.

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  5. Hurrah for the thing to be sorted! And have a lovely break fellow minion (AKA teacher), you deserve it!x

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  6. It's amazing what perspective can do for a situation. since I've given notice this week, I feel lighter, therefore I'm now able to look back at my tenure with fondness and mostly good memories. I hope the new views and reprieve from the bully's and nastiness continues after your break. It sounds lovely, and as you suggest, if the price is right, any questionable parts of your stay will be minimalized.

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  7. Good that you don't have to brood about things over your half term break. I hope you have a relaxing time away:)

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  8. It sounds like you've got some lovely things planned, enjoy your week off.

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  9. Hope you're having a nice week off and things are much less stressful in the near future. Take care. Must get your email address.

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  10. Come on Jan, we are desperate to hear about your trip to the south coast! x

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