SEE # 36 Lost the case. Back to work tomorrow and my decision for my future.

[mrspunkysmom]

So today I filed an immediate transfer request. I also filed papers for a grievance procedure.

It took me a week to calm down from the events of Feb 09.

I already got one message on my home machine, but I will wait until tomorrow to deal with it. We girls went out tonight and I was determined to enjoy it. I even accidentally ate some gluten stuff but I didn't break out that much. That feels so good.

So wish me luck. For better or worse, this crap has to end.

[mrspunkysmom]

Wow no replies.

Oh well.

So the message was about filing a formal extended medical leave form. Apparently faxing the doctor's note was insufficient. It's almost hilarious since since we are supposed to have 2 weeks notice to take a personal day on a work day or school day and fill out the form ahead of time. Professional days are just the same. Most of the time I and others turn in the form after we return to school. So this time they follow procedure?

Apparently I will be returning to work with nothing resolved.

Sigh

[Karen]

It isn;t life as usual, you have started the ball rolling, even if you cannot see movement yet! Take heart!

[phesina]

Hopes and prayers for you, Ann, that there are some positive results from this.

[Lady's Human]

Grievance proceedings can take time. Hang in there.

From experience, when someone starts rattling about grievance proceedings, etc, the powers that be start dotting their "i"s and crossing their "t"s when dealing with the individual, which, in reality, just sets up disparate treatment charges.

[happylabs]

I missed the story that led up to this. Can you point me to a thread so I am not in the dark.
Some days I feel my brain cells are losing their power.

[Bonny]

Wow no replies.

Oh well.

So the message was about filing a formal extended medical leave form. Apparently faxing the doctor's note was insufficient. It's almost hilarious since since we are supposed to have 2 weeks notice to take a personal day on a work day or school day and fill out the form ahead of time. Professional days are just the same. Most of the time I and others turn in the form after we return to school. So this time they follow procedure?

Apparently I will be returning to work with nothing resolved.

Sigh

If they are now following procedures they must know something is going on? Maybe they are shuffling to get their act together?

[mrspunkysmom]

It seems that everyone has their agenda and I am not sure that my needs are on anyone's agenda but my own.

Now that I have heard back, just a phone call message asking me to call the asst superintendant, the union rep seems to have abandoned me. I've sworn all along that she has her own agenda.

It was just a voice mail. I've been waiting on it and now I have wussed out. I'm afraid to talk on the phone. What is wrong with me?

South Carolina is a right-to-work state and doesn't recognize unions. Most of the districts allow a teacher to have a representative in such meetings. Greenville does not.

I am not sure where to go from here. I do know that if I am subjected to the continual harrassment I might have another meltdown and this one might be in front of the students. I am wondering when I do meet with this gentleman if I shouldn't just put it that plainly.

Seeing the pshrink is the right move for many reasons. Someone wrote that they could see I was headed for a meltdown and they were right.

I am feeling a lot better and catching up on missed sleep. I am sleeping better. I wonder how much the knock on the head played this latest mood. For some reason, I am seeing Dorothy in her bed with a cold towel on her head with the gang all around her.

Later, and thanks for your support and belief in me.

[moosmom]

I think you did the right thing going to a shrink. That is also documentation in a harassment situation. Make sure you take care of yourself, Anne. As far as using up your vacation time till the end of the year, I'd say either do that or take a medical leave of absence. I'm sure your doctor would help you with a note.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. There's nothing worse than being forced to go to work everyday in a place where you're miserable. Trust me, I TOTALLY get it.

and hugs,

Donna and fur crew

[Pinot's Mom]

We're always here to listen and very glad you're getting help with this. Prayers.

[mrspunkysmom]

I think you did the right thing going to a shrink. That is also documentation in a harassment situation. Make sure you take care of yourself, Anne. As far as using up your vacation time till the end of the year, I'd say either do that or take a medical leave of absence. I'm sure your doctor would help you with a note.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. There's nothing worse than being forced to go to work everyday in a place where you're miserable. Trust me, I TOTALLY get it.

and hugs,

Donna and fur crew

That's what I'm doing. Using Sick Leave. But the doctor has to sign forms, and he's being a jerk. I've been thinking about looking for a new doctor for a while anyway. Even the Nurse practioner for the pshrink looked at me like I was shamming so I am wondering what my doctor said to her. I see a counselor next week, so we shall see.

My docs overdosed me on antihistamines, lowered my thyroid intake, and almost didn't consider the amlodipine as a cause of hives. I had to make some decisions myself. One of my doctor's chewed me out during a panic attack. I was adjusting my meds to find out what I was allergic to. These guys weren't helping and kept piling meds on me. He's lucky he made me mad. What if I had really flipped?

I think I've figured it out. STRESS, wheat/gluten/starches/yeast, amlodipine, and loratidine.

I keep getting skeepy during the day.

I do hurt so bad today. Must be that fall. Yikes!

Thanks for listening.

[Catty1]

Take care of yourself - which you are doing, checking out your allergies and meds.

Why can't your doc refer to you an allergist? I bet someone like that would know about med allergies and all the rest!

I just looked up amlodipine and it's a drug prescribed for angina. There are some pretty wacky side effects. Yow!

[mrspunkysmom]

Thank you

[mrspunkysmom]

Copied from my FaceBook post:

friend had an idea and I want y'alls opinion. She suggested that I resign this current position effective at the end of the current school term. The NEA rep was already suggesting alternatives and what to say to prospective employers. We wil play up the allergy issue and gluten (it's taking time to adjust.)

So do you think I should resign now with effective date at end of year? It ight get him off my back.

[Karen]

Copied from my FaceBook post:

friend had an idea and I want y'alls opinion. She suggested that I resign this current position effective at the end of the current school term. The NEA rep was already suggesting alternatives and what to say to prospective employers. We wil play up the allergy issue and gluten (it's taking time to adjust.)

So do you think I should resign now with effective date at end of year? It ight get him off my back.

Sounds like a good idea, and will give everyone time to adjust.