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[cluckingmad]

Sorry all, but really have to let off steam and my poor long suffering OH has heard it all before!

 

My job involes my teaching other groups of students in addition to my own departments lot, however things changed this year and now I'm supposed to ONLY teach my departments students unless prior arrangements have been made, A particular memeber of staff in another department conveniently ignored this and scheduled me in for a load of teaching sessions - several clashed with my current workload, he makes no effort at all to help sort problems out and I always end up being landed in the whatsit

 

Things became strained over the summer as he didn't tell me about some work he wanted me to mark, then I had to rearrange my leave at 4 hours notice (I'm not joking - he didn't tell me about the work till I was about to leave work for a week off), as a result I had to rearrange thigns and come in when I was supposed to be on holiday.. but things have come to a head today as he has changed our teaching schedule yet again, absolutely refused to put things back how they were agreed, claims he never agreed to making the changes and refused to get cover for my teaching if I'm off ill/have other commitments. I'm so miserable and just utterly fed up with the stupid man - he keeps making out that I'm causing trouble and being difficult, when all I'm doing is trying to sort out the mistakes HE'S made that impact on ME

 

I know I really shouldn't let myself get so upset about this sort of thing, but the man is utterly unbearable. and I'm on a calorie controlled diet so can't even have a large glass of wine!!!

[Sheilaz]

Will a cup of tea do?...here we go!

 

Easier said than done, but it's time to be assertive, but also calm, in dealing with this man.

 

I don't have experience of working in that field, but some of your post doesn't sound right. Thsi man isn't your actual boss is he?

 

Does he actually know that your remit no longer includes his department? Whether or not he does, you need to clearly point it out to him!

 

Do you have a boss overseeing your job? Surely they should be told what work you do, & make sure you aren''t given work from the other dept?

 

Quiet & calm is better than angry & aggressive, but I'd urge you to talk to this man & your manager rather than doing the work & keeping quiet.

 

Remember, you have positive Omlet power. Good luck, & keep us informed.

 

Hey, have another cuppa.

[keyhole kate]

I am not a teacher but have you spoken to your head master? are you in a teaching union? I am sure there are lots of Ommies who are and can advise you better.

 

You must address this situation before it escalates.

 

Employment Law is my field If you flag up the current situation is having an adverse impact on your life and health your emplyers have a legal duty of care to limit the effect on your health whether that be physical on mental wellbeing!

 

It is in there interest to resolve this situation asap as you could quite rightly claim constructive dismissal. They would have a lot more to deal with then.

 

I have been in a similar situation with previous employers and had to resort to an ET

it is an immensely stressful place to be, better to nip it in the bud now.

XxxHugsxxX

[Guest]

Definately call your union and get advice - it's what you pay them for! They will even send someone to be with you if you have to go down the official complaint route.

[cluckingmad]

thanks all

 

My manager does indeed now know - sent a calm but pointed email to said irritating human, then fuming email to my manager... he's alread yaware of the situation, but think the general consensus was stick it out this year as its only another few sessions, and he'll confirm that I am not to do this practical class next year.... unfortunately, although my manager is lovely, he's also very laid back and not very good at getting round to do things like emails, so my email to him gently prodded him to get on with it!!

 

And yes, cup of tea will do very nicely

[keyhole kate]

cluckingmad I hope you feel a bit less stressed

than earlier not a nice feeling

 

XxxHugsxxX

[Valkyrie]

Sounds a little similar to OH's cousin. It sounds as though your boss lacks a bit of backbone - he should be standing up for you not passing the buck. You do not have to stick it out at all. Union methinks and good luck with it.

Sheila - what did you add to that cuppa? Hmmmm?

[Alis girls]

You have my sympathy CM. I am also struggling at work due to control freak Dr (I work in Drs surgery) and she sends me emails critiscing my work, moaning I havent done this or that - I will point out all that seems to matter are targets targets targets. So if someone comes in and bursts into tears and spends 20 mins telling their troubles you still have to make sure that all this target stiuff is done too. and yes I know its important but part of my job is caring and using my skils. I hate confrontation but am a loose cannon waiting to blow. my manager a useless woman paid a fortune for doin sweet nothing is so laid back shes horizontal. I have decided to possibly do agency in the new \Year.

I'm sending my best wishes and pm me if you want a moan. Dont let it make you susceptable to ill health and enjoy your cuppa. Your OH like mine is a great support - mine rings me at work to check I'm ok.