I have been doing CBT for 3.5 years, and of course, this year has presented various challenges-for all of us- due to the pandemic. To that end, in the one session I have had with my T since the start of 2021, he explained how busy his practice is as a result of the challenges presented by the...
Not that this is reassuring, but I too work for a school system that has broken all the laws and neglected to ensure confidentiality regarding my medical condition(s). As many have accurately voiced on this forum, schools- moreso than other employers- should know the laws better than most due...
So according to our contract, I needed to have requested a LOA 2 mos ago. However, these are unprecedented times, so not sure if the contract is form in the LOA respect.
I'm also considering FMLA, if necessary, but that's only 3 mos.
I'm in chicago suburbs. Numbers keep going up
You guys...
I am meant to return aug 10. No social distancing. 30 kids per class x 5 periods= 150 students. 5 days/we
With PTSD and GAD with panic, I know I cannot do it. If I cannot take a LOA, I'm afraid I can no longer teach.
It's so hard!
I agree. Fully. We are considering kids' social emotional health, and, yes, if it were safe, the best thing would be for them to be back with their friends and teachers.
But what happens when children and teachers die? What about the social emotional effects of that?
I cannot go back to the...
My thoughts exactly! I'm opting to keep my children home to remote learn, and I'm considering taking a LOA or retiring. It breaks my heart that we are prepared to risk the lives of so many innocents just to reopen the economy
I get it. . . The economy needs to get going again. But schools re-opening? We are going to sacrifice our children's lives and put our teachers- who already earn peanuts- on the frontlines? As a teacher and parent, I cannot fathom. I'd rather be jobless. So much anxiety over this
Yes, yes, yes! Your read is so accurate. T did reply and thank me for being honest.
But if I'm being honest with myself, I should really consider your post.
Thank you