It's been awhile
10 March 2011 | Majuro, Marshall Islands
Joan
It's been awhile since I have posted anything on the blog. I apologize. It has been difficult to write when I have nothing positive to say. It is time to speak, and get started once again to enjoy our cruising life. As many of you know, I have been working at one of the local schools here. Unfortunately it turned out to be more challenging than I had ever anticipated. I have always worked hard and very much enjoyed my teaching career. Little did I anticipate such poor behavior on behalf of the administrators. Unethical practices, bullying, and intimidation mixed in with mismanagement issues since my arrival back in October has made for a miserable work environment. The children however, have been absolutely delightful to work with. They have kept me returning until I was finally pushed beyond my breaking point. In tears again, I called Chuck. He suggested that I come home. So for the first time in my entire life, I walked off the job with no plans to return. I won't go into details, but if this was a stateside quality school (like it claims to be) the unions and lawyers would have a field day! We are now shifting back to cruising mode and preparing Tender Spirit to once again point her bow towards the South Pacific. Once I get some rest and take out my revenge with a new scrub brush, sand paper, and other implements of manual labor I will be back to my usual positive attitude.