Can I vent..

tina623

I'm seeing red and can't seem to get over it even though it's over. 

Crap happened at work day and I don't wanna go into it but a parent claimed I did a few things that I didn't do, my boss and I watched the security tapes to catch me doing these things (I didn't do them so they aren't there) all because she wants her money back. 

If she can find a way that we are at fault for her leaving, then she gets a refund (around $1000).  She dragged me through the mud today.  Called me everything from "Not a nice person" to "someone that never washes her hands and ignores the children".  I bent over backwards to make this person feel welcome and that her child was in good hands but she wants one on one and I have 20 children in my room. 

I have never been so happy to have my every move videotaped all day long.  Thank goodness for that because how would I defend myself?  I know it's on camera and my boss says it's over and done with but I'm still very very angry. 

It's embarassing to me because none of what she is saying happened, none of it is true and it sucks.  Why are some people so mean?

ela81

Wow, that really sucks! I'm so sorry you even had to deal with that. People who make ugly things up make me sick, what a piece of poop. I know I would still be super pissed too. (((HUGS)))

JillRock96

I'm so sorry you had such a horrible day.  Thank goodness you have the proof that you did your job just as you should have.  People can be absolutely vengeful -- they will do whatever they have to in order to get their way, even if that means getting others fired.  I deal with parents all day long as well, and I have to cover my butt constantly with documentation of every phone call, meeting, etc. in case they were to decide to sue the school one day.  What a b!tch.  I'm sorry, honey.  (((HUGS)))

marinabrideny

As a fellow teacher, I feel for you. It is absolutely insane what people come up with. You always have to watch your back. We don't have cameras in our room but you have to always have your p's and q's crossed. Even with that I cold only imagine the embarrassment. I can't say I went through the exact same thing but a few years ago I had a situation where a kid went home and accused me of doing something. It never amounted anywhere because I wasn't alone with the child and when confronted it came out that he made it up to avoid getting in trouble at home (I wrote a letter home to his parents the previous night). Like I said it wasn't a big deal and the mother understood afterwards but I was still highly upset. To make matters worse, when I asked to have him removed from my class the principal said it was over with and I couldn't. Fortunately, he didn't try to do anything else (by that time the mother and I had an understanding). 

 

Regardless, I am so sorry that you had to go through this. Thank goodness for the videotape but it is a shame you had to even view it.  

yankee42

thank goodness for the video!!! some people i tell ya, its amazing what they try and get away with..she wants her frickin money. my husband has to work with parents, because he owns a "school of rock" music instruction thing, and lately some parents have been so much trouble, trying to exert control..trying to lie and say they paid when they didn't, blaming it on other parents or other teachers..its been crazy.

i think that so many people feel entitled these days..they want things their way, and if they don't get it..they will start sh!t..

im sorry you have to deal with this  

TheSkimmy

I'm so sorry. HUGS! That can not be easy to put your all into something and have someone tell you that you are doing wrong. You did the right thing and your boss knows that. I'm sorry that you were this parents scapegoat for other issues. Keep your chin up- you sound like a great employee!

duke'sgirl

Wow! That's unbelievable! I'm glad that you have the video proof that you are doing what you are supposed to be doing. I'm so sorry that someone could be so crude. ((hugs))

tina623

I have to document everything tomorrow.  I tried to do it today but I was so angry my boss said my wording sounded snappy and I should cool before I wrote it.  At this rate, I'll never get it written, haha.  Thanks   It's times like this I wish I could SAH with my girls. 

chocolatechip06

I'm so sorry.  I'm glad you have the tapes as backup.  Sometimes people are just mean