I work in a private school in Illinois. It says in my contract that they can keep 3% of my salary if I break a contract. Will they really do this? I have been teaching for 5 years at this school, and I hate it. Besides being constantly sick, I am not Christian and have a difficult time swallowing day-to-day dogma. For some reason it's gotten harder as I've grown older.I want to get a job in writing, and I never ever want to teach again.
2007-03-05 12:03:04 · 6 answers · asked by Celestial 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
First, check with an attorney. He will be able to tell you if the contract can be broken.
Second, it is almost the end of the school year. Why not wait until then? Even if you have another job offer, it may behoove you to stay through the school year. Think of the kids. You may need the school's reference one day, even if you do not think so now. It is really not very long before school is over. Three months?
And start saving. Unless you will be doing technical writing or writing for a educational publisher, you are going to need the money. Writing is not very lucrative, and it is a feast/famine type of job.
I'm surprised you have lasted five years in a Christian school if you are not a Christian and hated it. Maybe you can start by writing about your experiences there. That might be interesting reading! Good luck!
2007-03-05 12:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by elljay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've been at this school for 5 years so you must have known about the religious aspect of your job and if you've signed on to do another year (this school year) then you have to do it. I mean, it's March! You probably have 3 more months? I think after 5 years, you'll make it through the rest of the year. Just don't sign up for next year. Turn in your letter of resignation effective the last day of school. You don't want to have the pay cut for leaving early and you don't want your students to think you're leaving them. I completely understand you problem though. As a teacher, I have had enough sometimes. Many, many times this year I've thought of walking out the door. But I can't do that. So I'm sticking it out and next year I'll look for another school or grade or something. Stick it out and you'll be glad you did. Even if you're not, your kids will be glad you did.
2007-03-06 17:54:26 · answer #2 · answered by bookworm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I can add anything to what elljay said. It pretty much says it all. Unless you are taking out your "hate your job" attitude on the kids, then I think you should finish out the year. Whether or not you realize it, most of the kids have "bonded" to you for the year. It will be hard for them if you desert them before the year is over. I know, I've seen it happen more than once. No matter how bad you are, you are still their teacher.
2007-03-05 21:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by wolfmusic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to teach anymore, then get fired. Sleep with the janitor on the head nun's desk. Curse God in class. Or something like that.
Of course, if getting canned is considered breaking contract, then it might not be such a good idea.
2007-03-05 20:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by somathus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Suck it up and abide by the agreement you made. What kind of a teacher tells kids one thing and does another. Have some personal integrity will ya?
2007-03-05 21:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by rico3151 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes if you are just honest and offer stay as long as you can before starting the new job they will leave it alone. Play up the Jesus and "this is your calling" stuff.
2007-03-05 20:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋