Guest Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Well, four weeks from today, I shall no longer have the burden responsibility of being manager of a setting :1b I have applied for and been offered a job as a playworker in a Preschool and I cannot wait to not have to spend twice as long working at home as I do at work in my current preschool! I am very sad to be leaving, as I love my job, my children, families and team, but after several unsuccessful attempts at trying to get my committee to understand my workload and that it's impossible, I have thrown in the towel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Well done! How long have you been Manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 At this setting only since September 2014, but have managed day nurseries previously. My home circumstances have changed since I started and the work/life balance is weighing far too heavily to the work side, so something had to give.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Well, four weeks from today, I shall no longer have the burden responsibility of being manager of a setting :1b I have applied for and been offered a job as a playworker in a Preschool and I cannot wait to not have to spend twice as long working at home as I do at work in my current preschool! I am very sad to be leaving, as I love my job, my children, families and team, but after several unsuccessful attempts at trying to get my committee to understand my workload and that it's impossible, I have thrown in the towel Smooth move Tinkthing! This has also been my dream for awhile.....enjoying, what I know I do well, than waving goodbye (like my staff) and back to my own life!! Wouldnt even object to a bit of 'own time' Tapestry!! Anyone got space for me?! Hope it works well for you....chuck that Managers hat to the back of the cupboard - you know, the cupboard your not responsible for anymore!! : ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperrabbit Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Good for you Tinkthing - feeling rather envious You mention you have managed day nurseries as well as being a pre-school manager - how would you compare those roles? good luck in your new role 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Well that was a 'brave move' there Tink Thing - I imagine lots of managers are thinking 'if only'....... Not me - I'm far too much of a 'control freak' ::1a :lol: Good luck in your new role! :1b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Congratulations tinkthing! I'm sure your new group are very lucky to be getting your skills and experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Well done for taking the plunge :1b :1b :1b I think I might follow suite... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Good idea Louby - who's holding all the towels???? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Good idea Louby - who's holding all the towels???? Ah well - I can hold the towels as I won't be taking the plunge! :lol: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Good luck tink and brave move but wishing you all the very best and hope it is all you hoped for. I've dropped some subtle hints about my possible moving on .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Good for you Tinkthing - feeling rather envious You mention you have managed day nurseries as well as being a pre-school manager - how would you compare those roles? good luck in your new role I had a lot less work and a lot less autonomy in the nurseries, as the owner was very hands on. This role has been tricky as the committee are not very, well, committed! Not a clue about the amount of work involved and being packaway having to do the majority all the admin at home as well as having a key group... Devastated to leave really, but NOT going to miss all the extra work! Hello family! ::1a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 congratulations tinkthing - i would never manage for a committeee run setting again ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshaD Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I think it is a shame that you have had to take this step, but understand your reasons only too well. Wishing you all the best!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJA Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Well that was a 'brave move' there Tink Thing - I imagine lots of managers are thinking 'if only'....... Not me - I'm far too much of a 'control freak' ::1a :lol: Good luck in your new role! :1b I sometimes daydream about finding something with less responsibility, balance etc but, like sunnyday, I don't think I could take a backseat any longer. I've thought about returning to teaching but don't think I could even manage to be 'under' a headteacher anymore! I really never knew I was a control freak until I was the one in control!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I think it is a shame that you have had to take this step, but understand your reasons only too well. Wishing you all the best!!! Thank you. Yes, I am so sad that it has come to this and it still doesn't feel right at the moment, but next week is my last week and then it's on to pastures new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Wow. Brave move, wishing you luck and hope it makes you very happy. Like lots of people I have thought about this but know that I am far too much of a control freak to be any happier on the other side!! Would be interested to hear how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Good luck TinkThing, hope it's all that you wish for and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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