Monday, July 6, 2009

The 12 Month Blues

Okay, so there comes a time in several teachers' lives when they decide to change positions, thus changing their months of work. This is my first year to work 12 months. Why do I feel sorry for myself? Why is it extra hard to get up in the morning? Does my body know that I haven't worked in July for the past 10 years and is fighting me?? I tell myself to suck it up and go to work just like everyone else in the world who doesn't have teacher schedules. I mean, how lucky were/are we? Some people only get TWO weeks of vacation in 12 months! I know I am spoiled but the blues still creep in. So veteran 12 monthers, do the blues go away as time progresses, or will every July bring back wistful memories of those old day teacher schedules?
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  1. D GreenbergJuly 24, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    while i know you like responses - i'm sorry to say that your question does not allow me to respond, as i am not a veteran 12 month employee. although, if you're curious in my thoughts as a fellow new 12 monther - it really hasn't made much of a difference to me, the summer is over and i really haven't even noticed it beginning. my wife still goes to work, my kids still go to daycare/school/camp so it feels like the rest of the year. this entire past year has been spent feeling like i'm 'playing work' as i've not been in the classroom, so if it felt surreal for the past 10 months, june/july have felt no different. good luck.

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  2. JDAugust 26, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    I know I miss being in the classroom -- not so much because of my Kinder kids (haha!) but more so the off months. If only I can have the best of both worlds --- earning as a 12 month employee but only having to report for 10 months --- oh --- keep on dreaming Janice!

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  3. The Fun FactoryNovember 3, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    I have found it to get a little easier as time goes on. This job is so busy in the summer that I have to admit I don't think about it quite as much. However, the blues do creep in. Especially when your teacher friends want you to come visit or they want to visit with you.
    Oh woe are we!

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