would it be wrong of me....

moniquitta

To request the secretary to stay an extra hour each evening I teach?

Back story.  I teach ballroom dancing to kids.  The secretary is there when I get there and for th first hour.  Then she leaves and it is just me and my kids left alone (they are about 13/14).  I personally do not think it would be fair if for example I fainted and they had to deal w/ an emergency.  When I mean fair, I mean fair to the kids... I mean they are too young to deal w/ an emergency like that.  Would it be really wrong of me to ask the secretary to stay that extra hour 2 nights per week?

ncsubride

You can always ask her although she might not be able to.

Kerri

lata82

honestly yes, if I was her I would be mad and is your company going to want to pay her for those extra 2 hours. I would think that if an emergency happened that a 13/14 yo would be able to handle it. After all that is babysitting age.

MrsRoehl_2008

I think that most 13-14 year olds are mature enough to know that if the only adult around faints, they should call 911 and/or their parents.  If you are really worried about it, explain to them that pg can make you dizzy or impact your blood pressure, and that, while highly unlikely, if for some reason you faint you want them to do x, y, & z and that your emergency numbers are in your phone.

moniquitta

Last week I almost fainted at work.  When I talked to my OB on Sat she sait that she was not surprised because of my low blood pressure (My mom fainted a lot in her 2nd and 3rd trimesters as well).  So I just want to be sure that if I should faint they have everythign they need.  BTW, My mom almost had a m/c w/ my sister because she fainted and fell down the stairs.  So it does worry me.

ocean71506

Would she be getting paid? I would be upset if I was the secretary and had to stay an extra 2 hours unpaid.  I think 13/14 would know to get help if there was a problem.  Could your husband come and stay for the class if you need someone there?

lata82

I still think that 13/14yo would be ok, like the PP said just tell them that your DH's number is in your cell. Most  13/14yo can work cell phones better than adults and chances are they have their own.

Also I don't mean to sound harsh but I would be more worried about fainting while driving than while with your students.

Daisy22

As long as she'll get paid for the extra 2 hours then there's no reason not to ask her if she could. Don't be upset if she can't through.

Also I would write out instructions if you do faint or become to ill to call anyone and explain the sheet to your class. I would then have the sheet next to the phone or the door coming out of your room so they know where to find the sheet in case of emergency.

mrsdanigirl8

My personal opinion when it comes to kids is that two adults should be there at all times. Not just for the situation you suggested but for many reasons. What if a kid got out of control or if one of the kids fainted/had a seizure/etc? Wouldn't one adult take care of the other kids while the other took care of the child who needed help? But this is something you should speak with your company about first. Make sure that they are going to pay her for the extra hour(s).

sharon2004

I'd ask, and put it out there with her boss that maybe she can come in late on those days or else leave early other days.