Oops, teacher not giving thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Teacher has no children and I think a brief note (just one sentence) doesn't hurt her time. I'm not a tight ass, I've been helping her in the classroom as volunteer, have two children, a husband, a profession, a house, my health to take care of. Every time I receive a gift, even if it's simple, write a brief thank you note the following day or the same week.

When I was single (late 20's) before kids, I had a dad in a nursing home, a mom who needed emotional support, a sister with post partum depression and a brother with a brain injury. Oh, and a very serious boyfriend that I was in the process of buying a house with. Oh, and I had just been promoted at work to supervisor...

Do not assume that unmarried w/no kids = uncomplicated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Teacher has no children and I think a brief note (just one sentence) doesn't hurt her time. I'm not a tight ass, I've been helping her in the classroom as volunteer, have two children, a husband, a profession, a house, my health to take care of. Every time I receive a gift, even if it's simple, write a brief thank you note the following day or the same week.

Wow. Aren't you perfect? Since she doesn't have kids, she surely has nothing else to do. Stop giving gifts. Please.

Don't worry. That was the last gift. You sound like zone of those teachers.

Nope, just a parent that doesn't need her ass kissed constantly like I'm guessing you do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Teacher has no children and I think a brief note (just one sentence) doesn't hurt her time. I'm not a tight ass, I've been helping her in the classroom as volunteer, have two children, a husband, a profession, a house, my health to take care of. Every time I receive a gift, even if it's simple, write a brief thank you note the following day or the same week.

Just because you are organized, it doesn't mean everyone is and can easily become more like you. This is an extremely important lesson for you to learn, OP, as it applies to everything in life. Stop judging people on little things like that, and shame on you for not being more charitable.

[Anonymous]

Even a non organized person can give thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Teacher has no children and I think a brief note (just one sentence) doesn't hurt her time. I'm not a tight ass, I've been helping her in the classroom as volunteer, have two children, a husband, a profession, a house, my health to take care of. Every time I receive a gift, even if it's simple, write a brief thank you note the following day or the same week.

Just because you are organized, it doesn't mean everyone is and can easily become more like you. This is an extremely important lesson for you to learn, OP, as it applies to everything in life. Stop judging people on little things like that, and shame on you for not being more charitable.

This. Isn't this the season of forgiveness, charity, love? Patience?

I know people haven't treated you nicely on this thread, OP, but everyone is different and has a unique set of circumstances and challenges. I'm sure she'll get around to it. And if she doesn't, in the end, so what? Nobody is perfect.

In any case, I hope you have a merry Christmas.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Teacher has no children and I think a brief note (just one sentence) doesn't hurt her time. I'm not a tight ass, I've been helping her in the classroom as volunteer, have two children, a husband, a profession, a house, my health to take care of. Every time I receive a gift, even if it's simple, write a brief thank you note the following day or the same week.

Wow. Aren't you perfect? Since she doesn't have kids, she surely has nothing else to do. Stop giving gifts. Please.

Don't worry. That was the last gift. You sound like zone of those teachers.

Are you OP? I'm really astounded by how uncivil you are, and really how very out of touch. It's irrelevant that the teacher doesn't have kids. You have no idea what else might be going on in her life. It's great that you're so organized that you can knock out thank yous immediately; you're not like most people. I'm one of the PPs, and I, too, have a kid, a husband, a house, a career, and volunteer in my kid's classroom. I'll get around to thank yous, eventually (actually, thank you notes are pretty mandatory for me, and yet I still don't usually get them out immediately or even within a few days - but they do get done).

If you're going to be rigid and judgmental about those who receive your gifts, please stop giving, because you're missing the point, particularly at this time of year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Even a non organized person can give thanks.

I'm sure she will! It's been a few days! Come back and complain if you haven't gotten a note by March.

[Anonymous]

Wow, OP, You should have told your kindergartner to tell the teacher "my mom would like a thank you card from you this week."

[Anonymous]

I came home and sent thank you emails. I hope emails are considered appropriate.

[Anonymous]

I've never received a thank you note from any teacher

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Teacher has no children and I think a brief note (just one sentence) doesn't hurt her time. I'm not a tight ass, I've been helping her in the classroom as volunteer, have two children, a husband, a profession, a house, my health to take care of. Every time I receive a gift, even if it's simple, write a brief thank you note the following day or the same week.

Wow. Aren't you perfect? Since she doesn't have kids, she surely has nothing else to do. Stop giving gifts. Please.

Don't worry. That was the last gift. You sound like zone of those teachers.

Are you OP? I'm really astounded by how uncivil you are, and really how very out of touch. It's irrelevant that the teacher doesn't have kids. You have no idea what else might be going on in her life. It's great that you're so organized that you can knock out thank yous immediately; you're not like most people. I'm one of the PPs, and I, too, have a kid, a husband, a house, a career, and volunteer in my kid's classroom. I'll get around to thank yous, eventually (actually, thank you notes are pretty mandatory for me, and yet I still don't usually get them out immediately or even within a few days - but they do get done).

If you're going to be rigid and judgmental about those who receive your gifts, please stop giving, because you're missing the point, particularly at this time of year.

Did you all forget our Thanksgiving celebration? Thanksgiving's not only to fill your belly with turkey and pumpkin pie. Every day is Thanksgiving Day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I came home and sent thank you emails. I hope emails are considered appropriate.

They are, and can save you time and money.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Teacher has no children and I think a brief note (just one sentence) doesn't hurt her time. I'm not a tight ass, I've been helping her in the classroom as volunteer, have two children, a husband, a profession, a house, my health to take care of. Every time I receive a gift, even if it's simple, write a brief thank you note the following day or the same week.

Wow. Aren't you perfect? Since she doesn't have kids, she surely has nothing else to do. Stop giving gifts. Please.

Don't worry. That was the last gift. You sound like zone of those teachers.

Nope, just a parent that doesn't need her ass kissed constantly like I'm guessing you do.

Your guess is wrong.

[Anonymous]

OP, the week before winter break is super busy. She will likely do all of her thank you notes during vacation, when she has time. It seems very strange for you to be complaining about this.

[Anonymous]

Most teachers do this after Christmas during break. Surely you understand this?