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Tales from Clown School #5: Spring Break
Sep. 15th, 2023 10:42 amToday I learned that the Ring Leader is changing the dates of Spring Break because she couldn't get tickets for the grad trip during those dates. They take the kids to Bali, and the Ring Leader goes first class on the school's dime, which isn't unusual for this sort of school, but it adds a layer of bitterness. Anyway, we were supposed to get a full week off, Saturday through Sunday, like normal. My mom is planning to visit, and we were planning to do a package tour that only runs from Monday through Friday. NOW our vacation will be split. We'll have a Saturday through Wednesday off, teach Thursday and Friday, and have Saturday through the following Tuesday off.
CAN YOU FUCKING BELIEVE IT???????
Okay, I'll take a deep breath. I haven't booked anything yet, so I'm not out any money. And I'm glad to know about it now and not in March. But it fucks up my plans. Moreover, it just pisses me off. I can't do anything about it. I'm a pawn to these spoiled rich kids and their "sacred" grad trip. Oh yeah, they take the seniors AND the eighth graders.
And I can admit that much of my anger comes from some sour grapes envy. I don't often notice the stark class differences between myself and the kids (although yesterday, I noticed that one of my tiny 6th graders was decked out head to toe in YSL gear that definitely cost more than my rent), but this is one of those instances that highlights the differences. And the Ring Leader treats staff as disposable. She was able to get a fairly steady supply of teachers, but the quality has definitely been compromised since Clown School has been kicked off several well-known placement websites.
ANYWAY, I hope my mom is going to be able to change her plans so she can come visit. And I'm determined not to give ANYTHING extra to this school. I'm not attending any after-school events. I'm leaving promptly on time.
CAN YOU FUCKING BELIEVE IT???????
Okay, I'll take a deep breath. I haven't booked anything yet, so I'm not out any money. And I'm glad to know about it now and not in March. But it fucks up my plans. Moreover, it just pisses me off. I can't do anything about it. I'm a pawn to these spoiled rich kids and their "sacred" grad trip. Oh yeah, they take the seniors AND the eighth graders.
And I can admit that much of my anger comes from some sour grapes envy. I don't often notice the stark class differences between myself and the kids (although yesterday, I noticed that one of my tiny 6th graders was decked out head to toe in YSL gear that definitely cost more than my rent), but this is one of those instances that highlights the differences. And the Ring Leader treats staff as disposable. She was able to get a fairly steady supply of teachers, but the quality has definitely been compromised since Clown School has been kicked off several well-known placement websites.
ANYWAY, I hope my mom is going to be able to change her plans so she can come visit. And I'm determined not to give ANYTHING extra to this school. I'm not attending any after-school events. I'm leaving promptly on time.
