I am qualified as a Secondary school teacher of French and German. I completed my training last year, and recently got a temporary part time job (maternity cover) in a school in a very rough area, which was just out of special measures.
I should never have taken the job - I had my doubts about it to begin with, but the reality of the job was beyond my fears. The kids had no respect. I was sworn at, assaulted, and could not control the classes. After 3 weeks, I had become so ill with stress I had to hand in my notice and quit. It was a terrible experience but I think I have destroyed my career in teaching because of it. After all, who would trust me enough to take me on in another school knowing I quit this one?
So now I am left not knowing what to do. I am 31. I have a progressive kidney disease which will put me on dialysis some time in the next 15 years, and a son with autism. I need a pretty relaxed job, but how can I change career path now?
2006-11-29
00:21:26
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helly
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