Tough Times and Budget Cuts

Our school system is in the same boat as all the school systems in Georgia. It has been the talk of all the teachers and administration for most of this year. Some teachers are acting brave and taking the stance, "They can't get rid of me. I am way too important here." Some you can tell are scared to death and are nervous about their future. I have always been one of those people who plan for the worst and hope for the best. I have not really been dwelling on this situation, but it is in my mind. One of the silly things about all of this in our school system is that, not this fall, but next, they are opening a brand new high school. So, right now, they are telling all three of our high schools that people are going to lose their jobs, but in one year, they are going to have to staff a new brand new school. So, I am thinking, "Maybe I could travel the world for a year. Backpack through the mountains of Tanzania or swim the waters of the Dead Sea." I know I am being a bit silly, but isn't it strange for a school system to tell people that they don't need your services, but hey they might next year!