Well, I blogged yesterday about my collaborative project and how everyone was taking it well. Truth be told, they are LOVING it from what I can see. Now, after all the time I spent checking and rechecking dates and such, I have had to adjust my presentation start date by almost 2 weeks because no one is communicating on the staff here. We had a faculty meeting last night and three teachers stood up and announced field trips within the next couple of weeks that no one knew about before now. *sigh* I'm so tired of unorganized people thinking they can drop stuff on those of us who are trying our hardest TO get organized and then throwing off a plan by over 2 weeks. These teachers know there is a policy to have these things announced well in advance, but administration is letting them get by with it. I'm trying to stay positive and upbeat about it, but this isn't my week! I'm leaving tomorrow night to go to Florida for my nephew's wedding, and I have everything ready for Friday's sub, but I know she isn't going to do what I've asked. I'm exhausted and ready for another week off to recuperate from the two days I've been back from break last week!
Any suggestions on how to handle all the last minute dumpings? (Pardon my phrasing here!) It happened in nursing too, and I'm sure it's just the nature of the beast. Hopefully someone will have some constructive, or at least witty (I need a good laugh!), advice to pass along!
I can certainly understand and empathize with your frustration. I get nervous every time I open my GSU email because I know there be some other last minute task coming down the pipeline. I think any bureaucratic institution is plagued with the sort of last minute "dumpings" as you described in your email. I wish I knew how to stop it too because it makes life really stressful for us Type A people who plan WAY in advance, and like to get things done early. Oh, well...
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