"Do you work here?"
I don't understand the question. This is a problem, because it comes up. A lot.
I work for the district. They contract me to fill in for a teacher for the day. Do I work for the particular school? Well, on any day: yes. Generally: no. I go where I'm sent.
Every time I get the question, I hesitate. How am I supposed to answer?
This time, the student clarified a bit. Enough so that I could clarify:
"If I had other duties, I would not be free to cover all of Mrs. N's classes today."
I said this straight--no sarcasm implied or intended. It was as honest an answer as I could give.
And the student was offended.
I wasn't making fun of her. I swear. But she took it as such.
Sigh.
Perhaps I should just ignore the question?
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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Yeah. Ignore the question.
ReplyDeleteOr how about. "Yup, I'm working here today. How can I help you?" or, alternatively, ignore the question....
ReplyDeleteI think she just didn't get the answer and assumed it was an insult or something. Kids are confusing. Well, people in general are confusing.
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