Education and Mental Health

No sleep ins with the fur babies @Snowie but plenty of rest on the cards. I have some things I need to do and some work to get done but planning on spending the first week getting through those things gradually so I can have a week completely off in the second week.

How are you hon?

Ahhh they do like getting us up early @Zoe7! I'm sure they are loving all the extra cuddles!

Sounds like a good idea, getting through things in the first week. Least there is no time constraints.

I am going ok hon. Just up at the snow with the family this week.

Yeah they do not get it is holidays lol @Snowie I am loving the extra cuddles so I am sure they will also.

Ah the snow - how lovely for you and your family. I know that is your happy place so enjoy every minute.

@BPDSurvivor , @tyme

Message above from @mr-robot-75 😊

Thanks for the tag @Shaz51 .

Hey @Shaz51 , Great to see you.

Is there a lot of pressure teaching at TAFE? Or is that a silly question because teaching is stressful altogether?

Are there things you do to help with your mental health?

I think you mean @mr-robot-75

@tyme

Ooops @Shaz51 , yes I meant @mr-robot-75

Hi @mr-robot-75 ,

I heard something about TAFE teachers striking because they are paid several thousand dollars less than teachers in schools. Does this affect you?

I've had a hectic week these past few weeks. School has been so stressful. Not because of the students, not because of the parents, but because of teacher politics. This is the part I hate about education. The part where there are always those who are watching and waiting for you to fall or to make a mistake.

I was pulled into the principal's office for an hour because 2 assistant principals had issues with my work. I felt ganged up on. I don't understand why I need to justify my work to 2 people who feel threatened. I came away upset by it. At the same time, I haven't done anything wrong. Some people are just plain evil. And it's not as though I want their position even though I am more qualified than them.

Anyway, I hope the prin sees through it all.

I'm not one to fight back in this case. I'm a firm believer that what comes around, goes around and it'll only be a matter of time before their downfall. I don't need to stress about it. And i need to keep telling myself that.

Not sure if anyone has any suggestions how to keep my chin up and keep going. I'm determined not to let them pull me down even if they make my life hell @mr-robot-75 @Shaz51 @Zoe7 @Snowie . At least I have people on my side who are checking in with me and have been so supportive. I guess this is part of working in a big school. There's some who adore you and other who hate you.

I also wanted to say hi to other perhaps educators in this hub and say that it's great to have you here. Hope you can share a little about your experiences. It would be great to connect. @101613 @Wren1 @MichelleVu @Austin08 @AmbitiousWoman @Jacob7 @GADzooks @misty8 @Cat381 @OM108 @Appleblossom @KittyLove1984 @tyme

Hope things are better for you all.

Hey @BPDSurvivor My suggestion would be to concentrate on those that lift you up and your own strengths. Some people just like making trouble but they will be the ones that are found out in the long run. You love your job (despite these nasty peope) and love the kids so put all your efforts and thoughts into those positive things. It will take time to get over what has happened so do some nice things for yourself to help feel a little better. It is never a nice thing to have to deal with so sending you a whole lot of love.