Heather in Neverland Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 A little birdie told me that the "big boss" in my district is going to call me this morning and ask me to do something unethical regarding standardized testing. I, of course, am going to refuse. This will be considered insubordination. But since I've already given my notice, they can't fire me. :D I'm sure it will be a very difficult (and by "difficult" I mean he is going to wig out that I am not bowing to his authority) conversation though so wish me luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Boy, no wonder you want to go halfway around the world, with a boss like that! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 :grouphug: ANd I admire you for sticking to your guns - why do i think the only ones that would be harmed are the kids.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 At least you've already given your notice, so you can say and do whatever you want! :tongue_smilie: What's he gonna do -- fire you? ;) :D Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I hope he reconsiders. Is this a Christian school or is it just the one you are moving to that is Christian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnieB Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 A little birdie told me that the "big boss" in my district is going to call me this morning and ask me to do something unethical regarding standardized testing. I, of course, am going to refuse. This will be considered insubordination. But since I've already given my notice, they can't fire me. :D I'm sure it will be a very difficult (and by "difficult" I mean he is going to wig out that I am not bowing to his authority) conversation though so wish me luck. People like that really get my goat......but I've learned over the years to turn it back on them. "Oh, Mr Boss, I'm not sure I can legally do that.....let me call the legal department at headquarters and find out what they think we ought to do. No no, it's ok, I'll be happy to do that for you, no need for you to trouble yourself, you're the big boss afterall." And while I may not actually say that.....if I were leaving like you were....I'd gather as much concrete evidence of his request (and I'm guessing there are others such questionable requests in the past).....and on my way out the door I'd drop them into the nearest mailbox addressed to the highest management level I could find. Let them decide how to deal with him, lol. Good on ya for standing up for your intgerity. And yeah, they can still fire you even though you gave notice....but hey, then you could put in a legitimate request for unemployment....and of course you'd have to appeal it because if you were fired for cause you aren't entitled, so you'd have to appeal and prove that you weren't fired for cause. Yeah, that ought to go over well, since it will be someone else in the company at the appeal, not your boss. "Your honor, I was fired because I refused to do something unethical and possibly illegal, and here's the proof." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Just smile and wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Will you let us know how it goes? This is very interesting. Good for you for standing your ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 So it was a little less dramatic than I expected. He called me and asked me to do exactly what the little birdie said he would. But thankfully I had a well-prepared answer. Among other things I told him that I refused to compromise my reputation and my integrity for anything especially test scores as I have to answer for all of this one day. He was ....ummmm....to be honest....a little tongue-tied. I think it was the very last thing he expected me to say. I mean, basically, he said "do this" and I said "no". That doesn't happen to him very often. But you are right. What is he going to do? Fire me? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Just smile and wave. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Glad to know it came out all right. Sometimes the best way to change the world is just to have integrity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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