Teaching with FM
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Is anyone else teaching with FM? If you are, did your head make any adjustments for you? I've been off twice this year for apps three weeks each time and am worried about how exhausted the job is now making me,but I can't go part time or leave. It's not really a job where you can stop in the day if you need to!
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Anne-Elise Sparklewhizz
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PiliPalaB4ch Sparklewhizz
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I teach in an FE College. I teach Maths and English and it's very full on! I had to go on sick in March because I couldn't function, it was a 30+mile drive to work, and that was difficult, then standing and teaching I found so painful and exhausting, apart from my issue with the fibro fog, when I couldn't remember what I was saying - not the best approach with a class of 16 year olds. I tried to change my work regime so that I could just stay on one campus and not have to travel an extra 25 miles 2 days a week and reduce my actual teaching day, but unfortunately it wasn't possible, so my GP signed me off completely.
I am not sure what will happen in the next few months, but I suspect I will need to see OH, that will also mean a 30+ mile drive!!
I don't suppose this helps you at all, but, I do appreciate how difficult it is for you!
bronwyn97278 Sparklewhizz
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kaz_40 Sparklewhizz
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kaz_40
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Mace223 Sparklewhizz
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I have had some time off.My doctor gave me a note for the head teacher to ask if she would reduce my hours but she ignored it, even though I had to have more time off.
I am changing jobs in September so I can go part time.
I don't think people understand how WE all feel.
We don't want pity just a little understanding some days.
Take Care Mace x