Yesterday as I walked into the school and was taking off my coat, gloves etc. Stfn came out from her from her room and started saying.
"I want to tell you something before you hear this from somebody else. I have been told to come to your group in place of Cl. I want you know that I like you very much and it would be a pleasure to work with you but this is not what I want. I am feeling bad because baby group is my place; I created this group and love the babies but the new teacher Mch is being given my group. She is a horrible creature and does not even love the babies. The babies start crying when she picks them up. I cannot give up my group to her. I cannot work here anymore. All the parents are on my side. They all are appalled that I am being dealt with like this and that their babies are to be looked after by that new teacher whom nobody likes. The parents have assured me that they are contacting the parents committee and will try to pressurize Stf to change this decision."
She broke into tears. I was so sorry for her.
There was nothing that I could do. Everyone was aware of this news in the school. My had already informed Cl and Cl actually liked this decision because she felt Stf is better than Ndn and it will be nice to work with her.
Stfn kept crying the whole day. Twice she threw up because of the constant crying. I heard her talking to various parents personally as well as on phone about this unfair decision. Stf the boss is definitely not going to like this. I thought.
In the evening we had the routine meeting. The last one for Cl!
Both Ndn as well as Stfn were clearly miserable. Mz commenced the meeting by declaring this officially that Stfn will be replacing Cl, while Stfn's position will be filled by the new teacher Mch together with Ndn."
Ndn, Mk and Stfn tried to postulate that this is not the best decision under the circumstances as it is disrupting a number of elements; it would be simpler rather and more beneficial if Mch were to replace Cl. To which Mz haughtily replied:
"This decision is final. If anybody is not happy with it he can resign. I am not going to discuss this topic any further. Next point, please."
Why do we have meetings at all if we are not supposed to discuss the most pressing issues? Do meetings mean only munching brezels and gossiping about fickle matters not even related to school?
The meeting ended rather early; I guess everyone realized they didn't want to say anything for the very futility of it. I went to say bye to Stfn. She was crying again.
"Stfn," Said I, "You have been crying since morning, well, since yesterday actually, but now its time to stop. Crying won't help you. It won't solve anything. Why do you think this decision is so bad for you? I understand you made this group and love the babies but there is more in this world than this group and those babies. Why do you want to stay in this group when staying here with the dragon Mch could be an everyday hell for you? The type of person that she is, you are not going to get along with her." She nodded. " That means if you stayed with her you will most likely fight and have ugly arguments almost everyday. She is ambitious and dominating; she can make things difficult for you in a variety of ways you have not yet thought about. Under these circumstances, I think, it is rather better for you to move out to a group where you have freedom and peace of mind. In fact, Ndn is getting the tougher part of the deal - she has to stay in this group with Mch!
Why do you think, looking after the babies is your only feat? Its time for you to experiment and prove to yorself as well as the others that you can handle other age groups as well. Take it as a challenge and accept it. We cannot change this situation in any way but this is the only way we can make it work."
I saw light dawning on Stfn's face. I saw Ndn's face reflecting the same hope.
"Its not as bad as you think it is. For all you know, it could be far better for you. Let's hope for the best."
I left them feeling that I had done a good job. I have planted a seed of hope in their minds which will if nothing, at least give them something to think about other then crying and feeling lost and miserable.
On a personal note, I believe Stfn is not being professional. True she created her group and loved the babies but that does not mean that she can stay in that group forever. I believe the management can decide which group to assign to the teachers and we as employees have to abide by it. We cannot say we cannot go or do not want to go. But apart from this lone fact, the management has been at fault again as always.
under the circumstances this was not the best decision. I mean it could have been easier and simpler merely to send Mch to replace Cl, rather than uprooting Stfn from the baby group which is so unsettling for all the babies and their worried parents who trusted her so well; the babies too are all accustomed to Stfn and do not accept any new face right now. They also need someone who can love and care for them and understand them as well, all of which Mch is accused of not doing yet.
I wonder what stuff is Mch made off. She is so haughty and vain. If I had been in her place, I would have felt so guilty for causing so much misery and confusion; not she. She kept flashing her hard emotionless steely smile as if she was actually quite happy; there was not the least trace of sympathy, compassion or even sorry on her face.
Ndn is sure in a bigger trouble!
"I want to tell you something before you hear this from somebody else. I have been told to come to your group in place of Cl. I want you know that I like you very much and it would be a pleasure to work with you but this is not what I want. I am feeling bad because baby group is my place; I created this group and love the babies but the new teacher Mch is being given my group. She is a horrible creature and does not even love the babies. The babies start crying when she picks them up. I cannot give up my group to her. I cannot work here anymore. All the parents are on my side. They all are appalled that I am being dealt with like this and that their babies are to be looked after by that new teacher whom nobody likes. The parents have assured me that they are contacting the parents committee and will try to pressurize Stf to change this decision."
She broke into tears. I was so sorry for her.
There was nothing that I could do. Everyone was aware of this news in the school. My had already informed Cl and Cl actually liked this decision because she felt Stf is better than Ndn and it will be nice to work with her.
Stfn kept crying the whole day. Twice she threw up because of the constant crying. I heard her talking to various parents personally as well as on phone about this unfair decision. Stf the boss is definitely not going to like this. I thought.
In the evening we had the routine meeting. The last one for Cl!
Both Ndn as well as Stfn were clearly miserable. Mz commenced the meeting by declaring this officially that Stfn will be replacing Cl, while Stfn's position will be filled by the new teacher Mch together with Ndn."
Ndn, Mk and Stfn tried to postulate that this is not the best decision under the circumstances as it is disrupting a number of elements; it would be simpler rather and more beneficial if Mch were to replace Cl. To which Mz haughtily replied:
"This decision is final. If anybody is not happy with it he can resign. I am not going to discuss this topic any further. Next point, please."
Why do we have meetings at all if we are not supposed to discuss the most pressing issues? Do meetings mean only munching brezels and gossiping about fickle matters not even related to school?
The meeting ended rather early; I guess everyone realized they didn't want to say anything for the very futility of it. I went to say bye to Stfn. She was crying again.
"Stfn," Said I, "You have been crying since morning, well, since yesterday actually, but now its time to stop. Crying won't help you. It won't solve anything. Why do you think this decision is so bad for you? I understand you made this group and love the babies but there is more in this world than this group and those babies. Why do you want to stay in this group when staying here with the dragon Mch could be an everyday hell for you? The type of person that she is, you are not going to get along with her." She nodded. " That means if you stayed with her you will most likely fight and have ugly arguments almost everyday. She is ambitious and dominating; she can make things difficult for you in a variety of ways you have not yet thought about. Under these circumstances, I think, it is rather better for you to move out to a group where you have freedom and peace of mind. In fact, Ndn is getting the tougher part of the deal - she has to stay in this group with Mch!
Why do you think, looking after the babies is your only feat? Its time for you to experiment and prove to yorself as well as the others that you can handle other age groups as well. Take it as a challenge and accept it. We cannot change this situation in any way but this is the only way we can make it work."
I saw light dawning on Stfn's face. I saw Ndn's face reflecting the same hope.
"Its not as bad as you think it is. For all you know, it could be far better for you. Let's hope for the best."
I left them feeling that I had done a good job. I have planted a seed of hope in their minds which will if nothing, at least give them something to think about other then crying and feeling lost and miserable.
On a personal note, I believe Stfn is not being professional. True she created her group and loved the babies but that does not mean that she can stay in that group forever. I believe the management can decide which group to assign to the teachers and we as employees have to abide by it. We cannot say we cannot go or do not want to go. But apart from this lone fact, the management has been at fault again as always.
under the circumstances this was not the best decision. I mean it could have been easier and simpler merely to send Mch to replace Cl, rather than uprooting Stfn from the baby group which is so unsettling for all the babies and their worried parents who trusted her so well; the babies too are all accustomed to Stfn and do not accept any new face right now. They also need someone who can love and care for them and understand them as well, all of which Mch is accused of not doing yet.
I wonder what stuff is Mch made off. She is so haughty and vain. If I had been in her place, I would have felt so guilty for causing so much misery and confusion; not she. She kept flashing her hard emotionless steely smile as if she was actually quite happy; there was not the least trace of sympathy, compassion or even sorry on her face.
Ndn is sure in a bigger trouble!
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