The whole situation with the place is beyond tolerable at this point, and yet I tolerate it, just for the sake of my paycheck every, other Friday.
This week we had a meeting at 9am on a Saturday morning. This was one of those mandatory meetings mentioned above. Me being a full-time employee didn't get paid for it, but I'm forced to take time off.
Unfortunately, our boss wasn't using her better judgement, when she decided to schedule a Luau for our families on Friday night from 7pm to 10pm. So, most of us decided to do the Luau and then about three weeks later we're told about the meeting. None of us were happy about it.
On top of this my boss hasn't been in for most of the week, and I'm second in command. One of the parents ( who, in my opinion has her head stuck so far up her ass, that she can taste her own shit ) walks in and notices that none of the employees are smiling.
She then asks why weren't we excited about going. I explained to her about the meeting the day after our family event. She then said in a mocking tone of voice " Oh Boo Hoo.... I have such a hard life... I get to play with kids all day long ".
This pissed me off to no end. Anyone that's in childcare / teaching would feel the same way. Not just me, but anyone. My duties go far beyond just "playing with the children". Not only do I work in the after-school program, but I work as a Kindergarten teacher in the morning.
I then told my boss about it, thinking that she would be kind of shocked about what she said, and that she would understand, but instead she agreed with the parent. Being that she is from the same background as the rest of us, I thought she would understand how that was meant as an insult, but instead she agreed with her.
My boss - Former friend - Doesn't know what she's done.
This year their Kindergarten went from having only 3 kids, to 10, because of word of mouth from my parents, because of what the kids were coming home with education wise. They told this to other parents, because of this, my classroom grew...
but I only play with kids.
My five year olds know every letter in American Sign, and can talk to each other, without their parents knowing it...
but I only play with kids.
My five year olds know Greek/Roman Mythology...
but I only play with kids.
This on top of the basic education that they get from us. Other stuff is there, but to numerous to mention.
In the afterschool program...
I move heavytables around, wheel out bookcases filled with games/books/toys/art supplies, I get out every piece of paper that needs to be signed, set up every billboard, bring out all the first aid supplies, I take down all the phone calls, messages, make & serve snack, clean up by picking up scraps, washing tables, sweeping.
I also have to plan out any field trip, and make sure that all parents sign permission slips. I also have to llisten when every child has a problem, along with their parents. I also have to plan out every activity, and make sure that we have the supplies that are needed....
but I only play with kids!!!!
Next year my boss is going to be opening two new sites, and I'm going to be running our site, but they refuse to give me the raise or title that I deserve. She also wants me to run my Kindergarten program.
She has no idea. My boss and the company that I work for can take a flying leap. I'll find a job, where they know my value and realize that I don't just play with kids.