I work in a special needs classroom at an international school where the fees are already high and the special needs classroom is three times that price. Parents are expecting a certain level of teacher attention and certain therapies which are not being provided. The coordinator of the special needs classrooms put in her letter of resignation a month ago detailing why she was leaving (basically all the problems with the system). I am also planning to leave for the same reasons, we are not meeting the needs of hte children but no one seems to care. When I resign should I do the same as the supervisor and give my real reason for leaving? I feel that morally I should (people at work say i should) but others say i shouldnt.
2006-11-18 20:15:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I recommend that you give the real reasons but that you try to do so without assigning blame
Dear Headmaster Soandso,
It was with the intention of helping children who deeply need the specialized attention this institution was concieved to provide that I accepted this post. (Here detail the things you had hoped to do and how excited you had been about the potential value of the programs)Over time, I have found that it is impossible to meet that goal here and so with great regret, I must give notice that effective January 1, 2007, I will be resigning.
Yours very truly, etc, etc.
You can cross a bridge without burning it. When you are applying for similar positions in the future, explain your departure from this school as gently as you can without lying... something like "I did not feel that there was enough opportunity there for me to really meet the needs of the children entrusted to our care"
Good luck.
2006-11-19 03:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
to put in the full reason is rather a slap in the face.
A real letter of resignation is just a formal declaration of your intent to leave your posistion and should not contain any emotion.
However if you wish to write a complaint and rather bitchy letter you may not get a letter of recommendation if you were expecting one.
Be the bigger person. More than likely the people up high realize there is a problem and with your leaving aswell, it could be a big problem. Don't be condescending, don't be a *****. Just do what is expected and nothing more. You are an educator of sorts, be educated about your decision. If you do this to someone now.....you will have to expect to one day get the same type of letter for one of your underlings when you become a person with power. How will you react?
Be a damn grown up and be responsible for your mouth, before your mouth gets you in trouble.
2006-11-18 20:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LISTEN UP!
NEVER and I mean NEVER burn a bridge. Just because your supervisors give their reasons, doesnt mean you should. WHY? Because you never know if you will return to that place (meaning if the system and people are gone, but some know you said "F- off!" in your resignation).
Honestly, go for your supervisor's position. It's their loss. WHY? Because you will have higher pay and have some pull in the administrative changes. If you MUST resign, say good things about the workplace, not bad things.
Something like this:
FAKESCHOOL
1111 Fakeschool
Fakestate, Fakecity, 11111
To whom it may concern:
For the past 111 years/months/weeks I have been blessed with experiences that have led me to grow within my career as a FAKEPOSITION. As I continue on my endeavors at a special needs classroom at FAKESCHOOL, I am compelled to learn and give to children with special needs.
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the end of my term shortly, as I have recently discovered a path that will allow me to grow within my career as a NEWFAKEPOSITION - a challenge that will keep me busy, but necessary for my career goals.
I am always grateful for the time here at FAKESCHOOL and am humbled by the service we all give to the children. I will truly miss my kids, my faculty, and staff.
Please wish me luck with my new endeavors as I keep you all in my heart and thoughts.
Sincerely,
YOUYOU.
***
Bad Example:
To whom it may concern:
I am announcing my resignation because this work environment is not satisfactory. The changes that occur allow for no room for growth, and the administration fails to see what the school really needs.
***
You see the difference? I'm glad you do.
2006-11-18 21:05:47 · answer #3 · answered by Michael P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow your morals, hopefully they will then see that eople are leaving as the school is not being run as it should. It is sad that you have to do this. I work in animal rescue, and have recently started disagreeing with certain members attitudes towards the work and welfare. I want to leave because of it, but feel that the animals need my help too much.
You are very brave, just follow your morals, that way, you are not lying, and cannot feel guilty.
Good Luck
2006-11-18 20:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by Little Red Riding Hood 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please tell them the truth. I have a 7 year old autistic daughter that I love more than life itself. It would break my heart if I knew the system wasn't doing all it could to provide her with the best care possible. She'll never be able to fend for herself but with the proper care and therapy maybe she'll be just a little more self sufficient. Please do the right thing and tell them the system is not meeting the needs of the children. Maybe it will help more than you know.
2006-11-18 21:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by wildmanmoon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on a similar time as i'm no supporter of bill Clinton--consentual intercourse between 2 adults isn't a criminal offense. Being a prostitute, utilising a prostitute *different than in nevada* , taking a prostitute for the time of state lines--those are all unlawful--a criminal offense. There are adjustments. you may argue that bill Clinton ought to have resigned simply by fact he lied approximately it--however the offenses while they have been out in the open have been quite distinctive.
2016-10-22 08:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't leave a job because everyone tells you you should; it's a stand up thing to do as long as you can find another job and you won't have further problems. Our obligations are not with our co-workers after work. You need to take care of your own responsibilities and if you're happy their other than the problems stated don't leave.
2006-11-18 20:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by uknowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are leaving because the needs of the children are not being met, and you don't reveal this as your reason, then it would indicate that you weren't as passionate about meeting their needs as you say. Be true to yourself and to the children by making this statement. If the school is unaware of the reason you are leaving, they have no reason to change.
2006-11-18 20:37:33 · answer #8 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do it with class. I would just write them a letter informing them that you have decided to resign, effective on such and such a date, and just leave it at that.
Hopefully, they'll see your resignation (together with your former coordinator's resignation a month ago) and put two and two together.
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2006-11-19 00:08:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you leave, give notice as to why. be honest so they know the reason.
Are you leaving for you or for the kids?
If you love the kids...you need to talk to the superintendant of schools...someone has to help the kids...dont just walk away.
2006-11-18 20:25:48 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋