It's kind of funny how once things go past a certain point of absurdity it's not even worth getting upset about them anymore. I have been bitching and moaning and struggling with my employer for a couple of years about how there is a real demand for courses in the subject I teach and I have been paid a little lip service, but basically ignored when it comes right down to it. And now that I have gone ahead and made other plans for myself and classes have already started, I am being asked if I could now do more.
You know what? I don't think I can. Not without a little more financial incentive anyway.
4 comments:
Firmly stand your ground, Pam!
Hopefully they'll realize both your value to them and the value of your subject. Sounds like they may be halfway there.
While altruism is a commendable characteristic, definitely hold out for some incentive.
-Shannon
The problem is they're getting halfway there and in my mind I'm halfway gone. And in the meantime I have to gently handle my students' expectations that I am trying to help them get the education they are paying for. I do what I can and more than I should (or am compensated for), but eventually something's got to give. I'm afraid my patience for the situation is what's going to give first.
I do not think so.
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