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Well, I have found my limit. I don't want to get into the whole back story because I'm exhausted and heartbroken, but the Ring Leader is proposing to take away my classes and move me to classes I am not qualified to teach. The reasons given are tenuous and ridiculous, and more importantly, if they go forward with it, they will be breaking the contract I signed. I have reached out to my contact at the placement agency and told them the whole story and asked for advice on how to handle the fallout if I do walk away in the middle of the school year.
My vice principal and department head are of limited help to me because they are both older (71 and 61) and cannot get jobs in education elsewhere if they are forced out of here. The Ring Leader holds their visas and lives hostage basically. My DH was candid with me about this, and while I knew it was the reason behind his tepid public response, I appreciate that he came and told me directly. It sucks ass, but I get it.
If I go, I will regret leaving my students because they will not have a good teacher to get them through the year. I've finally started forming relationships with my prickly high schoolers, and I've had some of my middle schoolers for a year and a half already. I also don't want the stain of a broken contract on my record, regardless of how justified it might be. And I might be too hard on myself. Broken contracts do happen. I have enough professional references that will support me and explain things if needed.
I've got a place to go back to. My aunt will loan me a car until I get a full time job and can afford one (if I stay in the US) or move on to my next job. I do feel like some weight is off my shoulders now that I have made the decision. I know where my limit is. I'll survive what comes next.
My vice principal and department head are of limited help to me because they are both older (71 and 61) and cannot get jobs in education elsewhere if they are forced out of here. The Ring Leader holds their visas and lives hostage basically. My DH was candid with me about this, and while I knew it was the reason behind his tepid public response, I appreciate that he came and told me directly. It sucks ass, but I get it.
If I go, I will regret leaving my students because they will not have a good teacher to get them through the year. I've finally started forming relationships with my prickly high schoolers, and I've had some of my middle schoolers for a year and a half already. I also don't want the stain of a broken contract on my record, regardless of how justified it might be. And I might be too hard on myself. Broken contracts do happen. I have enough professional references that will support me and explain things if needed.
I've got a place to go back to. My aunt will loan me a car until I get a full time job and can afford one (if I stay in the US) or move on to my next job. I do feel like some weight is off my shoulders now that I have made the decision. I know where my limit is. I'll survive what comes next.
