Now I have gone and done it
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
May 15, 2018 5:36am CST
I gave notice that I will not return to work at school next year.
At least not full time. I will substitute.
One reason is that I always seem to have cold and sinus problems while working there. Another is to help hubby build the business. Then of course there are the times the family needs me to help.
So I will be here, and other places, earning from home. Watching the budget. Getting things done.
I gave notice so that some other person may not be terminated. They were talking about needing to cut back.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
I had to go with hubby to a specialist today. Luckily I could take off, we are down a student.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 May 18
@HazySue I hope he eventually quits being sick, cause when he is sick, he does it majorly.
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
17 May 18
@GardenGerty I hope he is ok. Next year you won't have to take a day off from your job.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
15 May 18
That is good of you, since you were in a mind to leave and some person may need that job .
Hubby will be glad of your help.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
He will hopefully take better care of himself with me around, too.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 May 18
@responsiveme Hubby often does not eat if I am not here.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
16 May 18
@GardenGerty that is a very strong reason for you to stay with him during the day and help out with his business
I understand this as we stay apart due to job reasons,meeting only on weekends and holidays.But I haven't thought of giving up the job option...Again there I am making those innumerable phone calls about whether he is eating healthy and exercising...
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 May 18
It seems to have good potential.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
21 May 18
That sounds good, especially for your health and all the others that will benefit too ,....like your husband... and some other soul who might not loose their job....
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
21 May 18
One of our other para's is going to coach volleyball and will be gone a lot. I can take those hours easily.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 May 18
We always need income, but it does not have to be there. I am also tired of being sick all the time, which seems to happen when I am at school. The other thing is that I have sick and elderly family members that I need to help out. Cannot do it working full time.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
@cintol It may also be the building or the things people spray around giving me trouble. I just think things will have to work out.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
15 May 18
@GardenGerty I understand, especially of the being sick, kids carry so many germs around and as we get older our immune systems aren't what they used to be and definitely don't want to bring that around the elderly.
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@Jessabuma (31696)
• Baguio, Philippines
15 May 18
Ohh nice.. Good luck to you..
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@Jessabuma (31696)
• Baguio, Philippines
16 May 18
@GardenGerty yes that's right, at least now, you have more time to your family
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@popciclecold (40215)
• United States
15 May 18
Wow, you have a lot of reasons, and someone could've been cut back, all I say for them you are precious.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
You know what it is like being a caregiver. As one of my friends said," If you need a job you are very employable but right now you need to do this.
@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
15 May 18
Good for you! Hope your health improves by not being there so much.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
Oh, me too. Stress level will go down.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
I hope so. I had to take off today for a medical referral hubby had.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 May 18
You have good reasons and chose a good time to give that notice. Congratulations!
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
Thanks. We shall see what goes on around here now.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
16 May 18
Everyone I know that teaches is always sick. Kids are nasty, no offense to anyone but I have been there and the kids always bring sickness home to the others.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
Honestly I felt that it was stuff in the environment making me and the kids sick. I just know I have had it almost constantly for two years.
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
15 May 18
@GardenGerty
I understand why you would only want to be a substitute there now.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
Yes, I can enjoy being busy at home.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
Thanks, yes, I will do what I can.
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@Starmaiden (9308)
• Canada
16 May 18
That will give you more time with your family.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
16 May 18
That is what it is all about. I do not want to spend my entire life working and then totally miss out.
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