Working Moms - Week of 8/26

mrszoobear · August 2019

Sorry for posting late in the day. I had a ton of appointments and wanted to get in at least a couple hours of work.

So how is your work week going?

Peachie89 · August 2019

I work part time at a Mother's Day Out program in my church and today was inservice. Honestly it was so boring since this is my 3rd year teaching but we have soo many new teachers. Our director had to go over EVERYTHING with them then inform us all that we will be using a different way of teaching this year and confusing us all including herself. Tomorrow we have CPR training in the morning then Meet the Teacher tomorrow night but also have to find time somewhere to set up our classrooms. Plus side I got to surprise some old co-workers and a few parents that are now teachers with my 22 week baby bump and we had Chick fil a nugget tray for lunch lol

ninrms · August 2019

Happy to be able to post in this group again! Today was our first day back at school--like @Peachie89, just workshops/in-services this week. Students start a week from tomorrow.

I'm only part time (which, because of our school schedule, works out to me working a full day every *other* day, yay!), but of course I volunteered to work the clock at tomorrow night's volleyball game.

Why not?! Setting up a classroom and planning curriculum and having an 3-hour open house Wednesday night won't be draining at all...

Feels good to be back at school, though!

rjgmcmanus · August 2019

Half week for meeeeeee, then vacation! Hoping it doesn't get spoiled again...DH and I both feel like we may be coming down with colds. But basically, work consists of tying things up before we go out of town later this week.

CapricaAndrea · August 2019

Sort of a good news/bad news situation here. The show I'm supposed to be working on is being pushed back a little bit so instead of my contract being done December 4th it's going to be a little closer to my due date. Which is a little concerning, because I'm worrying about the possibility of not getting enough hours for my maternity benefits.

BUT during the same phone call I also learned that sadly one of their current staff is having a hard time with family right now. His MIL is in palliative care and so I'm on call to step in and replace him for a few weeks should he need the time off. So obviously I don't wish anything bad on them, but it could make up the difference if I'm unable to complete the end of the other contract.

ashorkey · August 2019

I'm so ready for the students to leave again already! I've had 3 students cancel 4 shifts and the semester is only a week in! Things are crazy nuts right now too still and will be for about another 3 weeks as on-campus supervisors continue to hire their student labor for the year so obviously I'm procrastinating here.

Stac928 · August 2019

I think I need some time off from work. Maybe I'll plan a few days in September. Today I sat in the parking lot dreading to come in. Ugh

ninrms · August 2019

Oh man, Mon-Wed of this week wasn't too bad, but all the tiredness hit me like a wall this morning. Couldn't stay awake during our staff training.

The long days are catching up!!

anniemarie887 · August 2019

Someone managed to find the listserv code for every agent and their employees in the entire company and send a mass email. I’m talking like 50k people. And then, 1900+ felt the need to reply all. Crashed our outlook server. It’s got to be the most insane thing I’ve ever witnessed. Needless to say I’ve been MIA the last couple of days dealing with that, general busyness and getting ready to head out of town.

g_gabs71016 · August 2019

@anniemarie887 Ha I feel your pain. I love all the emails replying all that say “Please stop replying all.”

anniemarie887 · August 2019

@g_gabs71016 or “wrong Karen” “please take me off this list”. Hey y’all, it doesn’t work like that. 🤦🏻‍♀️

ashorkey · August 2019

I actually got a "reply all" recently that said "yes, I meant to hit reply all"

Luckily it was in response to a new policy and they had some very good points.

CapricaAndrea · August 2019

@anniemarie887 LOL I actually saw someone else post about that exact same complaint yesterday too! I wish I could remember where I saw it, but it's way too similar to just be a coincidence, it must have been the same incident. I guess with over 50K people the odds are good that I'd come across more than one person annoyed by it.

blueskychicago12 · September 2019

I'm feeling really unhappy about my job right now. I teach high school special education at a therapeutic school and I just got two new students for the new school year who I don't know yet. Yesterday one of them got aggressive toward me (grabbed me by the hair, banged my head against his, and threw me down to the ground). I am ok, but I feel so vulnerable and as though I don't know how to keep my baby safe. The student has a male aide, but he was out of the class using the restroom at the time. I have two other female aides, but they basically just stood there in horror and I had to yell at them to go get help. Last night I laid in bed worrying that I am putting my child in danger and feeling like a bad mom already. I obviously need the money and the health insurance, but at what cost. I don't even feel like I can be honest with my husband about the situation because he will flip out. And I can't decide if my emotions are making me overreact or not. I was thinking about talking to my principal but I don't have any ideas or suggestions on what they can do to make things better. By the nature of the job, it is just unpredictable and can be dangerous. I mostly just wish I had gotten out of there before getting pregnant but I have worked there for 10 years and wanted to use my accumulated PTO to have a maternity leave. I don't know. Just venting this morning I guess.

g_gabs71016 · September 2019

@blueskychicago12 I am so sorry - that sounds incredibly scary! What about asking for a system that requires the male aid to get a replacement before leaving you with the student? Or training for the female aides (sounds like they are new)?

Keep us posted, we'll be thinking of you!

ninrms · September 2019

@blueskychicago12 That's horrific. I know you're dealing with special ed students, and it sounds like the situation is especially difficult, but I can't imagine it's legal for you to be physically treated like that. If I were you, I would absolutely talk to the principal. Is every teacher in your school in a position to be physically harmed like that? I know the year has already started, and admin doesn't like to make those types of changes, typically, but...it just seems like what you're going through is especially awful. (Just my take. I've never worked in a school with more dangerous conditions, though I have friends who have. I can't remember what happened if/when students got physical with them.)

Also, I don't think this situation makes you a bad mom AT ALL. This is just a really tough spot you're in.

Like g_gabs said--definitely thinking of you and rooting for this to get better for you!

midgerose86 · September 2019

@blueskychicago12 I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this...and I was feeling sorry for myself or being in back to back meetings all day. 🙄 Echoing what others have said, you are obviously an awesome mom doing your best for your family...this situation is in no way your fault, and you are doing SUCH important work. I hope your employer finds a way to protect you better going forward!!

blueskychicago12 · September 2019

@g_gabs71016 @ninrms @midgerose86 thank you all so much for your support! I really appreciate it. My disappointment with my employer started early in my pregnancy when I requested accommodations and had difficulty getting some of them approved. The attitude seemed to be, "this is what the job requires". And I was ok with it in past years, but now I have my baby's safety to consider. I met with my classroom staff today to discuss safety plans, which made me feel a bit better. I may set a meeting with the principal next week after taking some time to think things through.

Stac928 · September 2019

@blueskychicago12 do you guys have a crisis intervention program (CPI, anything)? I think safety planning with your immediate co-workers is a great idea and likely your best defense.

You are not a bad mom. This stuff is hard. I’m so sorry. It’s so hard to not feel physically safe in your environment.

anniemarie887 · September 2019

@blueskychicago12 i'm so sorry you're going through this. are you part of a teachers union? is there a way they can step in and help you navigate this?

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