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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At least some of them are retiring to get FCPS pensions while collecting a salary in a new division.

I get the impression Reid actually expects some results from principals and the ones who quit were used to Brabrand’s do-nothing style.[/quote]

+1. I also get a strong sense from community meetings that Reid is out here pushing for real results - especially for the most disadvantaged and those lagging far behind the norm. I think some principals, specifically those closer to retirement, realize it's going to be hard work to fix the failing schools and jumping ship to a system with less expectations is an easy way out.[/quote]

I agree with this. It's easy to keep swimming along with the stream, especially if you've been doing it long enough to be close to retirement. Do you really care at that point if the system works or if the stream is clean?  Do you care if it is a downright toxic environment for a not-insignificant portion of students? Or do you just want to come in and punch a clock and not have to actually manage anyone or be in charge of fixing anything for the next couple of years?

My guess would be just to punch a clock. That's what I'd want to do, but then again, I don't work in a public environment where I'm expected and entrusted to be a guardian working in the best interest of minors. The system stinks, and when you are in charge of managing a stinky system, then you can't afford to just coast through. If you aren't up to right the ship, then the most responsible thing is to jump ship. [/quote]

And we are. Nobody wants to work with a parent like you that’s going to try to guilt them into loving an almost impossible job.[/quote]

Okay twinkle toes. Here’s the thing very few people love their jobs. You are lucky if you do, but most don’t. Love has nothing to do with conducting yourself in a capable, competent and professional manner.

If you want to be the adult equivalent of a schoolyard bully, in total control, and not have your actions be questioned or criticized then may I suggest the FFX county Sheriff’s Office. I hear the county is hiring prison guards.

Go work out your anger, aggression and control issues on the career cons. Warning though when they don’t like you they won’t just grumble  and complain to the higher ups. They’ll probably just shank you in the kidney and call it a day.

Hope a career spent policing cafeteria food fights and hallway dilly dalliers hasn’t made you soft. [/quote]

LOL one flew over the cuckoos nest :lol:  I'm not "twinkle toes" but wow you have a lot of issues as a parent and human. [/quote]

I don’t get this comment at all. PP made some very valid points. Most people do not love their jobs. And teachers need to develop a thicker skin when it comes to people complaining about them. If they don’t want anyone questioning them, they should try working in a prison. That’s all PP was saying. What issues do you get from that?[/quote]

From what I can tell from DCUM, the teachers actually have pretty thick skin. They can “give it”, just as much as parents do. I’ve seen plenty of overly sensitive parents on this forum.[/quote]

Teachers have to have a thick skin! Our days are spent dealing with complainers, often people arguing against their own best interests. I’ve been called every curse word in the book, mainly because I said things like “please put away your phone” and “I’d like you to stop poking your classmate.” I’ve been hit by a high schooler. And then I’ve been told I’m a dreadful teacher and a horrible human (just this past week) because I called a parent about a plagiarized essay.

So I think I can handle anything the DCUM meanies want to throw my way. Usually it’s just claims that my job is easy. For those, I usually roll my eyes and scroll on without responding. You don’t know how tough it is unless you try teaching, and we can’t effectively explain it to you in words. So why bother?[/quote]

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