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June 12, 2009, 5:33 pm PDT
Being Overlooked
Hi, I recently changed careers and I have been a high school teacher for two years now. I won an award from my district my first year teaching. The problem is so many people gossip at this school and people, like myself, can be mistaken as a gossiper, too. I don't think my boss likes me AT ALL, and I have no idea why? So, I'm guessing people are going back and lying to her about me. The district is a bit odd, a lot of couples and family members work together. Although, I do think this can cause problems, it is nice to know your spouse can come to work with you! I just found out that a teacher with less experience than me was asked to put together some teaching tools for the rest of us teachers. I'm a bit hurt and embarrassed that I was not asked to do this, being I have the most experience in this subject. I'm not really concerned about losing my job that much, but I don't understand why people, meaning my peers/colleages and supervisors do not like me any more than they do? I just get the sense that they don't really like me that much, and I have not done anything to cause this type of reaction. I feel I am a good employee who is hard-working and dedicated to the job, but I would like more respect and kindness from my peers. Any suggestions on how to gain respect in the workplace, and how to get your boss to like you better? Thanks.
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