T4Texas's blog post - Work

Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 5:31:24 PM

So some of you may know (or not know) lol that I am an English Teacher for foreigners. I teach English as a second language. Well here recently I have picked up some work as a substitute for another teacher who was out for two weeks. I have never worked for this particular company before but I decided to give it a go because the pay was good.

First week went fine no problems. Yesterday was Monday and I was supposed to teach again for that second week. Except yesterday I got confused on the schedule and I totally missed that class!

I felt terrible because it was an important client for them and I am "the new guy" I have never missed a class like that before! Well I got fined by the company for missing the class, I knew that would happen but I called the owner of the company and apologized hugely and offered to give the students a make up class even if I had to do it for free. I really want to correct my mistake.

Well not only have they fined me, they have yanked all my classes for the rest of the week! This is a huge blow to my personal and professional pride and also to my wallet. I was really counting on this money and now it is really going to hurt

I just want to hear your thoughts on this...... thanks.

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JediMasterBater on 19-Nov-13 19:01:01

I think it's really inappropriate that they are not willing to let you make amends. The fine you expected and that's the policy by the sounds of it, okay, but to cancel the rest when you were already there as a sub seems unreasonable to me. To not allow you to make it up to them and your students with a free class baffles my mind. Just my 2 cents.

joeytomatoes on 19-Nov-13 19:02:54

perhaps try calling the owner back and saying... look i really want to make it up to the students for free....

on the lighter side you could call him up and say YO YO YO... i'm a friend of joey-Ts...either you make this right or joey-T will make you an offer you can't refuse... do you like seafood??? just a question...

good luck ty... although the punishment does not fit the crime given your efforts to make it right but it may end up being one of those live and learn moments... wish i could be more help....

tight_wet_lips on 20-Nov-13 2:15:39

Both members above me make great points

curious48 on 21-Nov-13 6:57:32

Just a thought - possibly, when you were a "no-show" they engaged another substitute to handle the rest of the week and couldn't at that point just let that teacher go so that you could redeem yourself.
You did the right things to make amends, contacting the company, apologizing, offering to make up the class at no additional fee - I am sure a new chance will come your way.

By-the-Sea on 2-Dec-13 19:50:02

We all goof up sometimes....a sows ear is just what it is......but you are a diamond