Im working as a special ed. parapro I am one on one with a little girl who is severly hanicapped. I NOW work with her for 7 hours a day. I only get a half an hour lunch. I began working with her bymyslef then they brought in someone to help me, in the middle of the school year they moved this person to work strictly elemntary, and they hired a girl that they didnt know was pregnant, she called in the week she had to start working saying that the doctor ordered bedrest. So now im stuck with her by myslef. I bene having all kinds of mixed feelings about the whole situation. I am angry, upset, and basically really emotional. I dont get breaks just my half an hour of lunch.My personal life isnt all that great either, I'm 19 a sinlge mom and Im attending college in the afternoon. So i hardly see my child. What should I do about my situation at work. Im embarrassed to let my supervisor know how I feel because I been holding in my emotions for a long time.
2007-01-25 04:34:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
The only way something is going to be done about it is if you say something to your supervisor, let him/her know that you need some help, maybe someone to work half the day with the girl. Just let your supervisor that your work is geting in the way of your personal life and you need a little more time for yourself.
2007-01-25 04:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by taco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also work with the mentally and physically handicapped, and your feelings are normal (believe it or not). It is highly stressful to work with them, and without really anyone to help, you don't get much time away.
I would ask to meet with your supervisor and tell them how you are feeling right now. Do it in a matter that offers them a way to help you out. "I love doing what I do, but right now, I feel like I don't get any sort of chance to step back and recharge. I am running out of things to do with her, and my home life is suffering due to this." If they ask what would help you out, maybe telling them that someone to help you out would be great. Even if it is something where the girl goes to a class for an hour or so.
But it sounds more to me that you are stressed all the way around - work, school, and home. You are burning the candle at both ends, and the wick is getting very short. You need some time off from work. Maybe taking a day or so would help you out. Maybe ask others how they are dealing with the day to day stresses of working with others.
It might also help to take some time for yourself. Even if it is time after your child is in bed. Take a long hot bath with music playing and some candles lit. . . Find a relaxing hobby (I love to do scrapbooking), and do it after bedtime for the little one. It will also help out some. But I would speak to your supervisor about your feelings, because if you don't, you are going to burn out, and be no good to anyone - including yourself.
2007-01-25 12:55:47 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are to be admired.
Saying that you need a respite from all the stress you are under.
What you are doing is to be admired but are you not taking too much on your plate?
You should first think about your child first. Second . and Last.
Its good to be a caregiver but why should your child suffer?
I was not close to my father as he always had time for other people but little time for his little boy..me..i ..remember a saying
Children may love their parents but rarely do they forgive them.
Be a Mom to your Child first then let all others come second.
You can't serve anyone if you are depressed, stressed and going off the deep end. Pick your priorities more wisely.
2007-01-25 12:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only person that can help you in this situation is your supervisor. you need to tell him or her how you feel. tell them you need a little help since all the other assistants are gone. just be honest with him/her. tell them you're really stressed out and that you'd like another break or two durring the day. they're not going to fire you or anything!
2007-01-25 12:45:32 · answer #4 · answered by rigby88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in short discuss it no sence in holding it becuase it will no resolve nothing that way at least if nothing will be done you at least know you said something an then take it from there good luck
2007-01-25 12:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by paul lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see what u hav to do is u either keep a new mate for your child.and also u search for another job nerby your house
2007-01-25 12:48:10 · answer #6 · answered by Dipankar W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋