advice? got fired

bubble515

 found out that i am not getting a contract for the next school year in an email. i had to extend my leave due to issues with my baby and i was fired. the reason: i was not there this year so they decided to let me go.

im crushed, angry, hurt. i was there for a while and was told that i was valuable to them when i told him about my extension./felt bad regarding LO

gimmietimmies

No real advice other than I understand. I've been let go twice because of ds being hospitalized. First time was from a well known company with supposedly a good union. Ds crashed and was in multiple organ failure in the ICU and wasn't expected to make

Florak8

Brutal. So sorry.

Have you thought about teaching in the online environment? It has been a godsend for me, although the pay is not as great. 

MrsRKJ

I know I'm late to the game, but talk to your union rep if you have one.  They are a wealth of advice and can help get you what you need until you're back on your feet.  I'm kind of in the same position - I was told I would not be granted ten

MrsRKJ

Also, are you tenured?  I'm assuming no because of your situation.  Again, talk to the union rep if you have one.