FruitPudding Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 So, I feel like I am in a bit of a pickle and looking for strategic advise. Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I teach at my kid's school: mistake. The director at our school changed and the new one is a bit of a tyrant. He introduced a policy in the middle of the October holiday to cut our salaries and we were informed by text of this in the middle of the holiday. This, as well, as other things is making teachers quit right, left and centre. Anyway, sooner or later, I will leave for whatever reason (and so will my kid). I am a bit concerned regarding my kid's transcript and leaving papers. I wouldn't put it past them to play hard to get with her important documents (for getting into a new school) if I do anything to <deleted> them off. I have heard a horror story or two about other schools where parents taught there and the drama affected the kids. So this is at the forefront of my decision making; I can't leave with loads of drama. How would you proceed in this situation? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 First get your kid to another school asap and then tell him it is against the law to change a contract one-sided and you will inform the labor department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metempsychotic Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 move the child, then don't inform them you are going to the labour department, just file a complaint once child is established and move on. most of these schools operate on the assumption that staff have no understanding of labour laws and will push until someone complains. salary cuts, changed holidays, fines for legal sick days, extra responsibilities or duties etc. once they get away with one thing and nobody blinks it starts to snowball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jany123 Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 In your position at the school, can you not get a copy of the important documents prior to telling anyone of your plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitPudding Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, jany123 said: In your position at the school, can you not get a copy of the important documents prior to telling anyone of your plans? Probably. I am certain it would arouse suspicion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Tell them you don’t want your daughter at the same school as you and move her. Then quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Get one of those that have already left to file a labour complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Money IS your bosses motivator. Offer him money for a great transcript. Leave quietly and make no complaints as the news you are a 'troublemaker' could follow you and negatively influence your employment prospects. This is how Thais would want you to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monomial Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Similar to whaleboneman, but tell the school you have decided to homeschool your daughter, and you need the paperwork to submit to the Primary/Secondary Education Office. There is absolutely nobody they can call or anyone they can check with to verify your claim, as the only person who has any knowledge of this is you. You are certainly qualified to teach your daughter. What can they say? Basically, you can see if there is going to be any grief or not. Then, once you have the transcripts, you can quit at your liesure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Send your wife to pull your daughter out claiming she is taking her back to her home province. Happens all the time. Then see what salary you get when the holiday is over before leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitPudding Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Thanks for all advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safarimike11 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 1:13 PM, FritsSikkink said: First get your kid to another school asap and then tell him it is against the law to change a contract one-sided and you will inform the labor department. (assuming that he is a "legal teacher" with a degree and work permit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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