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WWYD?
A little background: I received a phone call last Tuesday from a principal, offering me a short-term (6 week) counselor position to fill in for a woman going on maternity leave. She had received my name from another principal I interviewed with a week before. I accepted the job and shared that I'd be out of town until Sunday. She said she would email me with information on what to do. I said a phone call would be fine, too. I didn't receive either.
I emailed the principal last night and again this morning. I also left her a voicemail this morning (at 9am), asking about paperwork, coming in tomorrow, etc.
I was planning on going in today since it's the first day of school in that district, but then figured that it being the first day, it'll be hectic. The principal also mentioned in our initial (and only) phone call that she'd like me to start today to shadow the current counselor. Since I hadn't heard anything, I wasn't sure what to do. Maybe they're ironing out details within the district or with the current counselor. I would've been frustrated had a driven all the way down there to turn around. If it wasn't a job in my field, I probably wouldn't worry/try this much, but it could open other doors once the 6 week assignment is over.
Here it is, 12pm, and I haven't heard boo from the principal. WWYD? Should I show up tomorrow morning? Should I wait to hear from her? Should I try calling again? Thanks for the help!
Re: WWYD?
I'm not excusing her lack of responsiveness or disorganization, but the first day of school (hell, the first MONTH of school) is very very hectic. Chances are, this principal is dealing with many new employees, parents and students who are freaked out, scheduling problems and other logistical nightmares, and probably less support staff than she's had before (if this is a public school). I wouldn't be surprised if she hasn't even gotten to your messages yet.
I would probably try calling again when I know school is out this afternoon to see if you can reach her then. If that doesn't work, I just might suck it up and drive over tomorrow (knowing that I may end up turning around and going right back home) to see if you can find someone in person who can give you some direction.
I would try reaching her again today, to see if it's just taken her a while to actually get back to her desk, since it is the first day of school. If you can't reach her today, I would just make the trip to the school tomorrow morning. I think it's better to be there and be turned away, then to not show up at all.
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How strange :-/ I would probably go in person tomorrow and try to figure this out. I see the wisdom in both going early in the morning, or after school.