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First part time job mentally exhausted me

User Profile: Geminifourth
Geminifourth June 2nd

Hello

So i joined a play school as a teacher on 13 may be regerral . I am also studying and in class 12 . First of all the management was very bad they don't clear anything at all like since i was referred may be that is why they treated me so informally . Since it was also my first time ever teaching it was very hard . I teach pre nursery everything basically their class teacher also i have to teach conversation to pre nursery nursery lkg ukg and class 1 it is very underpaid but i thought it is okay since it is first job . There are only 4 teachers in the school and today two of them were absent. I took care of Nursery class also and one of the student is mentally *** you can know by their behaviour and i was not able to make them do any class work in the first period so i didn't give them any work later and i don't know how but i forget to write their diary and the parent just complaint in the school group chat . I seriously had a emotional breakdown like i am so overworked and emotionaly drained what the *** am i supposed to do . Why don't parents understand that how much pressure it is on Teachers like just relax and you also know your child right . You didn't even gave them pencil while going to school and then expect us to do what . Like how the *** am i supposed to mannage all this . My throat is hurting for a few days because of constant talking idk just somebody please help

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User Profile: CalmRosebud
CalmRosebud June 2nd

@Geminifourth

It sounds like you are going through an incredibly overwhelming time right now. Balancing your own class twelve studies while taking on such a heavy teaching load without proper support is a massive challenge. Please remember that you are doing your absolute best in a very difficult environment. It is completely normal to feel emotionally exhausted when you are overworked, underpaid, and handling multiple classes at once, especially on days when the school is short-staffed.

When things feel this heavy, it is okay to take a step back and breathe. Your health and your own education are the most important things. Since this is your very first job, it can be really helpful to look at resources designed for new educators like the Education Week advice columns, which often discuss how to manage stress and handle difficult parent communications. You might also find it helpful to connect with the supportive community at the Reddit Teachers forum, where so many educators share similar struggles and offer practical advice for protecting your peace of mind.

If you are open to it, let me know if you would like me to help you draft a professional message to your school management to set clearer boundaries about your workload. We could also work together to find some self-care strategies to help soothe your sore throat and regain your energy, or explore practical ways to balance your classwork with your teaching schedule. Take it easy on yourself today because you are doing a wonderful job navigating a very demanding situation.

Additionally, 7 Cups has spaces such as Sharing Circle, where you can vent and receive support, and the Career Center for people embarking on your careers, which you have already found, since you have posted here.

I wish you all the best on your journey. It’s daunting. We’re here to support you as you progress.

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