Should I Resign or Transfer ?

Question

Where I work, there is a controversy going concerning a child. She said some very inappropriate things to another staff member -- in which I thought were way beyond her thought pattern as a 13 year old girl. (Keep in mind that this girl behaves badly in class too)

After reporting this and having a meeting with her Mother, the situation has gotten worst. Her mother doesn't seem to believe that her child would say such things. As a result, in order to please the Mom, the school officials are investigating whether or not the child was told to say these things by one of the staff members.

I tried to explain to the principle that I witnessed everything and that the child said inappropriate things under who own free will, but the Prinicple believes still wants to do more investigating.

I have a feeling that a situation that could have bee resolved by a suitable punishment will turn into a huge ordeal because the principle doesn't want to deal with it.

I'm a college student who works for an after-school program.

There are other reasons why I want to either resign or transfer to a different department, but the controversy right now it the last straw

What should I do?

Answer 1

Well, if you have been thinking of resigning or transferring to begin with, then I am going to believe that you are not happy with your place at this program. I firmly believe that there are things you can control, and things you cannot control. For example, I had a problem with a job I had once in which the manager was becoming more of a jerk all the time. I became so frustrated and angry, that I was not happy with the job, or enjoyed it anymore. I knew that I could not control his behaviour, but I could control my own. I felt the only way to control my own behaviour was to quit and find another job, which I did. I eventually returned to college and am now working in a field I thoroughly enjoy, and am a much happier and better person.

The bottom line is that you must do what makes you happy. No one can do that for you.

Answer 2

Welcome to the real world of education.

If this is your chosen field, you will be dealing with administrators and principles who are eunuchs when it comes to making a stand.

They're afraid of the political consequences of "making waves"

Take the steps to get a transfer. You want out, but simply resigning, no.Considering how close it isto the end of the school year, don't act in haste.

Answer 3

If you are not directly involved you could try either , but if the girl made comments about you it might look like you quit because they were true.

Answer 4

Transfer.

Why should the little brat stop you working?

Answer 5

SURE