Post by bartimus58 on Dec 2, 2022 22:03:26 GMT -6
I’m sure we all have a story about being fired or being in a toxic situation, here’s mine.
After 4 seasons as the HC my principal told me they were going in another direction. He wouldn’t give me any other details. I was only allowed to email my team that I had been fired. To be clear, I did not break any rules, I was likely fired because my admin didn’t like me.
Honestly, it was blessing. I hated the admin and their policies (They didn’t like when I disagreed). The community’s expectations and reality were no where close. The facilities were neglected and no one seemed to care. I went through 3 ADs and 2 principals in 4 years. I loved the kids and my assistants and that is the only reason I wanted to stay.
I learned some good lessons along the way. 1) Don’t take a job to take a job. If it isn’t the right fit, walk away. 2) If your admin isn’t supportive of what you’re doing, walk. 3) Don’t stay in a s#!+ty situation for anyone. 4) If your AD is also the basketball coach, get the F out. 5) There are plenty of low paying, under appreciated jobs out there.
After 4 seasons as the HC my principal told me they were going in another direction. He wouldn’t give me any other details. I was only allowed to email my team that I had been fired. To be clear, I did not break any rules, I was likely fired because my admin didn’t like me.
Honestly, it was blessing. I hated the admin and their policies (They didn’t like when I disagreed). The community’s expectations and reality were no where close. The facilities were neglected and no one seemed to care. I went through 3 ADs and 2 principals in 4 years. I loved the kids and my assistants and that is the only reason I wanted to stay.
I learned some good lessons along the way. 1) Don’t take a job to take a job. If it isn’t the right fit, walk away. 2) If your admin isn’t supportive of what you’re doing, walk. 3) Don’t stay in a s#!+ty situation for anyone. 4) If your AD is also the basketball coach, get the F out. 5) There are plenty of low paying, under appreciated jobs out there.
