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1. When Teachers Get Fired There Are Options
We know it happens all the time. The grapevine spreads the word faster than lightening.
Sometimes it even makes the local or national news when teachers get fired. It’s always at the
back of an educators mind that something they’ve done could be misconstrued and they could
be fired. Or maybe, you’ve been dismissed already. Maybe your contract was not renewed and
you were never really given any real reasons why. Know that you’re not alone. 45% of all
parents in a survey felt that some teachers in the public school system should be fired. There is
a life after getting fired and there are alternatives for individuals who may no longer wish to
teach.
If you had gotten fired, don’t just sit there and be isolated, instead move on. If the situation is
reasonable that you were out from that institution because it’s your mistake, then surely you
need to find another job. Applications for unemployment insurance must be filed, but if you
lost your job due to misconduct expect the disapproval of it. Unemployment office still suggests
you to look for a new job if they find your explanation
unclear.
When you interview for future jobs, be honest, be concise
and move on. Practice ahead of time what you’re going to
say and keep the same story regardless. Don’t lie, admit if
you made a mistake and talk about the lesson you learned,
but keep it moving. Remember to never insult or talk bad
about your former school or employer. That only makes you look bad. Like the old song says,
accentuate the positive. You may decide to take a break after the dismissal and go into a
different field. Perhaps you’ll decide to look for online opportunities or look into educational
software positions. There are always options for a well-educated, well-spoken individual. Focus
on all that you’ve learned and the skills you obtained while teaching. These can benefit many
industries or corporations. Most of all, if the worst does happen to you, remember that it’s an
isolated incident in your life. It’s your option when you as teachers get fired that it should not
define you or what your future has the capability of becoming.
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