Negative emotions about people at work. Help!?!


Question: I work at the local mid and high school as a substitute teacher. After I get my degree, which I am working online, I will become a full time teacher

I'm not going to stop sub teaching because of this. I'm determined to teach. but.....

Two teachers love to barge in my classroom and tell me how to run things. It's usually never in a nice manner. Sometimes sayings are directed towards me in front of the entire class. Maybe it's because I am only 25.

I think about this quite a bit after work and on the weekends. I shouldn't, but it makes me mad and I don't want to fall into resenting people.

Should I just ignore them when I see them? The school is already short on subs and I don't think they would spread the bad word? or would they? I live in a small town and I don't want the wrong things about me going around.

Is it okay for subs to get on other full time teachers? Because I've just about had it.

When the full time job comes, this will be over.


Answers: I work at the local mid and high school as a substitute teacher. After I get my degree, which I am working online, I will become a full time teacher

I'm not going to stop sub teaching because of this. I'm determined to teach. but.....

Two teachers love to barge in my classroom and tell me how to run things. It's usually never in a nice manner. Sometimes sayings are directed towards me in front of the entire class. Maybe it's because I am only 25.

I think about this quite a bit after work and on the weekends. I shouldn't, but it makes me mad and I don't want to fall into resenting people.

Should I just ignore them when I see them? The school is already short on subs and I don't think they would spread the bad word? or would they? I live in a small town and I don't want the wrong things about me going around.

Is it okay for subs to get on other full time teachers? Because I've just about had it.

When the full time job comes, this will be over.

Take your complaint to the principle, and if he doesn't listen take it to the super intendant. Unless you're doing something wrong they have no right to barge into your classroom and tell you anything. Checking in on you is one thing, but disrespecting you in front of the entire class is another story. Make sure that you're following the instructions left for you by the teacher exactly as they are stated. I can see why you're frustrated, keep your chin up! My husband works in a school, he's one of the network administrators. MANY teachers are self righteous, and self important. Don't let them shove you around, if it's gone on this long let your complaint be known to those that employ you. Let them know that it's happened more than once, and you would appreciate a little courtesy. If they have something to say to you they should ask to talk to you in the hallway and say their piece there. Good luck with this, I know these situations can be so infuriating.

what you need is a chrome .44 desert eagle and 4 clips. you won't be hearing anything from them after their caps have been peeled. problem solved

It doesn't matter that you are a substitute or fairly young - you deserve as much respect as anyone else. Next time the barge in, tell them that they will need to speak with you in private if they have some suggestions - it is NOT appropriate to do that in front of the children. And, you should definitely discuss this with the principal - it's his job to keep EVERYONE reigned in, including the teachers. They sound very obnoxious.

well eventually you have to learn how to confront people who are harassing you. what they are doing is not ok. next time it happens, either right then or later at a more appropriate time, i would say to them "i don't appreciate being interrupted while i am teaching, now please leave and we can talk later". they should respect this, i don't care how young you are. if they do not respect you, i would go over their head to their supervisor because they have no right to boss you around (unless they are your boss) and even then they need to be more discreet. and if they still feel they need to say something to you, just listen to what they have to say and then say, thank you i appreciate your concern. this doesn't mean you have to do what they say. this is the only way i can see to deal with it. you just have to know that you are as capable as them and not be intimidated. yes they may have more experience, so do listen, but it is your choice whether or not to implement what they say.

No, it is not okay for subs to start telling certified teachers who have experience and degrees, unlike you (with all do respect), how to do their job or what they should or shouldn't be doing. However you are still a human being.

Go into their class one morning before school starts and just let them know how you feel, that you acknowledge that yes you are just a sub, but you are still going to school to become a teacher and instead being scolded for your actions, you should simply be corrected and then move on and you shouldn't make the same mistakes twice.

Arguing should never go on in front of students because it really presents a bad example to students about how you are supposed to act when you come across a situation such as this.

Sorry to break the news to you, but there are rotten S*O*Bsall over and in all professions. You seem to have analyzed the sitch pretty well, but since you asked for advice, here it is. Just say hello to the 2 wise guys, but don't go overboard to be friendly. If they "correct " you in front of the class say nothing and when they leave, just continue teaching. Fighting with the full time teachers, even if they are wrong, is a no win sitch for you. Did you ever see the Star Trek ep, "Gallileo 7"? Spock was trying to use logic and just couldn't understand why the giant cave ppl were attacking the shuttle landing party. Remember what McCoy said? "Has it ever occurred to you Spock that they are attacking us out of something other than logic? Like anger and fear?" The wise guys are probably pompous , insecure ahsses. Just work towards being full time where I think you'll have more leverage. Just because the district may be short on subs won't stop the wise guys from causing you problems. Again, just work on your career, and perhaps you might consider finding a full time job in another school district. With better pay and better working conditions. Sorry for the sentence fragments!

Hi, I think that you should talk with the supervisor, because it's not professional to act like that in front of the class, they look like showing up. Then stop this because your deserve respect even thought you are not a full time teacher you are a professional and you studied hard for to becoming who you are now, then express your feelings it's not good to ignore this, then if you do not stop this they will take advance of you. Remember that the communication it's the base .

I think that the worst problem in any job, is to not be happy for any specific reason. That could make your days like hell (i had some experiences like that).

In your situation, you are not a teenager, so you should go and talk with this people face to face... Yes, i know, it sounds very difficult, but that only show them, that you have courage and maturity to talk like a man.

Tell them what do you feel, ask what is their problem (just watch for the appropriate words to express that ok, remember that we are not expecting a fight, just a rational discussion) and ask them to solve this problem in order to get a better work relationship for everyone.

Don't let angry affect your brain. You have to be smarter than those people.

I hope things get better in your work. Don't let this affect your future.

Good luck!

Well you can't continue to have the same situation over and over again, you really needed to put a stop to it the moment it begun! You are not a child and deserve respect, honor and consideration, just as they've tried to ridicule you you need to speak to them directly too in front of the whole class and say something like, you guys need to go to another class, this one is all under control, I got it handled, thank you and have a wonderful, productive and successful day!
Make sure you say it out loud and make sure your tone is low and sweet! If you address this in private you can but you need to make sure you tell them it most definitely needs to stop because you are not a child and you wouldn't do that to anyone, tell them exactly how you feel tell them it affects your day and your concentration, because it's uncalled for, if you feel uncomfortable saying it face to face you need to write a letter to each of them saying exactly what your concerns are, you need to stop the unacceptable and the people who walk around in life with a lot of nerve!
It's your life and your career at stake, also your emotional and mental being, you hold the keys to maintaining and attaining peace and success! Plus all the things you want and deserve...
Hope you take care of this soon.
Take care!





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