F/U: Rationalize

barrelbabe004 · August 2010

I didn't get the 3rd grade job... But I did accept an offer for my K job. I'm excited to be back at my school and with my job again!
But... Now I have to quit the pre-school. I don't want to "burn bridges" with them so I want to word it nicely as possible. I've never quit a job before so any suggestions?
I promise after this my neediness will go away!

Thanks ladies!!

KabFrr · August 2010

I'm sorry about the 3rd grade position, but at least you're staying with your school so that's good! Believe me, if I had a nickel for every rejection I've gotten, I could buy a beach mansion, then wallpaper it with my rejection letters!

Hm, I would say, "Thank you so much for the invitation to work at your lovely school. I very much appreciate your offer, and would love to have stayed in your community. However, I have accepted another position for the year at a school I was established with. Again, thank you for your offer, and perhaps our paths will cross again in the future."

MissySue20 · August 2010

Sorry to hear you didn't get the 3rd grade position. But yay for the kindergarten position!

I like what Kab had to say. Most of all, just be honest with them. Thank them for wanting you to work in their program, however, you received a offer that is more aligned with your career goals/interests. And definitely get the contact info of the director.

We had a teacher quit (for different reasons) right before our pre-planning/curriculum meetings. While our director was upset at first, she quickly found a lady to replace her. Since jobs are so scarce these days, I am sure they will find another great person to replace you.

barrelbabe004 · August 2010

Thanks for the support and ideas!

I called her and told her what was going on and she was understanding. I know they knew that the pre-school wasn't exactly where I wanted to be. I'm happy that part is over with and now I can move onto my (new?) job!