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roeroe1005 · ‎03-13-2010

I have to share this quick story, so I know it's not me ...

I retired from my job June 30th. Worked as secretary to Principal in a high school.

I still want to work and have begun looking for something part time. I'm following Indeed.com and a few other job search engines.

Anyway, I find a part time (2 day a week) secretarial position in a private school for students w/learning disabilities. I applied, the "headmaster" calls, and we set up a time for Monday at 2:30p. Done so I thought.

This morning someone from the office e-mails me that Monday is now not good. Tuesday at 10a, please confirm. I e-mail back that I am not available Tuesday at 10a; I have an appt that cannot be changed, but am available anytime after 12noon that day. I get e-mail back - not good, make it at 9a. I e-mail back that because of the appt at 10a, that I cannot change, 9a would not be enough time to interview, and get to my 10a appt. At this point I'm ready to say forget it.

Another e-mail to me saying they will get back to me. Yeah, okay.

This afternoon I get an e-mail saying that it will have to be Monday afternoon(!). I respond fine, I'm available any time Monday.

I just got an e-mail, at 10:30p, stating Monday at 2:15p!

I responded with "confirmed".

I have lost all interest in the job, but I'm so curious to see who these people are! And how are they running a school for children with learning disabilities!

nana59 · ‎05-12-2012

i have a friend whose favorite phrase is "you can't fix stupid!" hope it works out for you, but it sounds like office chaos!

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

I'd love to know how this shakes out, please let us know !

mom2four0418 · ‎04-23-2010

@roeroe1005 wrote:
I have to share this quick story, so I know it's not me ...

I retired from my job June 30th. Worked as secretary to Principal in a high school.

I still want to work and have begun looking for something part time. I'm following Indeed.com and a few other job search engines.

Anyway, I find a part time (2 day a week) secretarial position in a private school for students w/learning disabilities. I applied, the "headmaster" calls, and we set up a time for Monday at 2:30p. Done so I thought.

This morning someone from the office e-mails me that Monday is now not good. Tuesday at 10a, please confirm. I e-mail back that I am not available Tuesday at 10a; I have an appt that cannot be changed, but am available anytime after 12noon that day. I get e-mail back - not good, make it at 9a. I e-mail back that because of the appt at 10a, that I cannot change, 9a would not be enough time to interview, and get to my 10a appt. At this point I'm ready to say forget it.

Another e-mail to me saying they will get back to me. Yeah, okay.

This afternoon I get an e-mail saying that it will have to be Monday afternoon(!). I respond fine, I'm available any time Monday.

I just got an e-mail, at 10:30p, stating Monday at 2:15p!

I responded with "confirmed".

I have lost all interest in the job, but I'm so curious to see who these people are! And how are they running a school for children with learning disabilities!

It is probably best to pull out now. You seem to have already decided that it is not a good fit for you. Good Luck!

“The soul is healed by being with children.”
— Fyodor Dostoyevsky

q-girl · ‎10-05-2011

Perhaps it is this person with whom you've been communicating that you would be replacing? It sounds as if you are sorely needed!

Hugs . . .

Life is tough, but I am tougher!!

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

It does sound odd, but who knows. Maybe the person who emailed is filling in and working late keeping up on things. I'd ask about it when hours are discussed. Do you have two shifts? I was caught off guard the other night with an email about the interview.

Catty2 · ‎09-06-2014

Sounds like a disorganized person, but hope that your interview does take place. Then you will know if it's something you would be interested in or not. Let us know how it goes.

CinNC · ‎10-05-2012

Yes, please post an update if you go.

Years ago I had an experience with a church-based school for children w/disabilities. Over the phone - the man doing the hiring asked me all about my family situation and then told me I could meet the rest of the people/staff at their church on Sunday. I respectfully declined the job and he said he just couldn't figure out why he couldn't hire anyone.

software · ‎06-08-2016

I've always worked in the private sector, never for a school or the government for just this reason. Their superpower is not being organized with things like appointments, etc. That's why they need you. Their superpower is treating the childen well, being patient with the children, things I could never do on a full time basis.

I'm probably out of line but for a job that's only 2 days a week, I think you are expecting too much. Relax, be flexible, this could be a blessing for you and the school.