Never Surrender!

She-Who-Is-Never-Rational, otherwise known as my boss, has asked me to write a resignation letter for my file.

Hello??

Children, if we look back in our history books to that day in 2007 when She-Who-Never-Makes-Sense delivered me a letter stating clearly that the school would be "unable to offer you a contract past the 2007-2008 school year" unless I consented to spending valuable time and money going back to get a diploma in something I’ve excelled at for over 25 years, we will see clearly that I, like many conquered peoples, did not choose my fate. I was run over by a tyrant with more power than myself and little regard for humanity. Or even common sense.

Earlier this week she sent in her general, She-Who-Cannot-Bend-A-Rule, in order to deliver this demand for written confirmation of my impending doom. I told the General that I could not write a resignation letter, as I am, in fact, not resigning!

The General was very confused, having not heard anything about this letter, or my contract not being renewed. The General stated that, like all good soldiers, she was doing what she was told to do, which was to state on my Record Of Employment that I was leaving to go back to school. A truth, from their point of view, but not the whole truth.

A semi-truth, which would likely preclude me from receiving the E.I benefits I have earned after working 17 long, hard, financially disastrous years in that bizarre little place.

Thanks for the years of service, please insert this boot anally, and have a good life.

I have the day off work today, so of course R. and I ventured down to the local Employment Insurance office to try and get at least some coherent answers out of the red tape fetishists we call our government.

(Yes, we are silly optimists and no, we didn’t get many answers.

But, at least now, I do know who I have to contact to get some help in this transition, and eventually the long, winding, unmarked path to my future will lead me somewhere other than on the street eating cat food.

Okay, I’m exaggerating, but bear with me. It’s been an annoying, stressful journey so far, and I’m battling a cold right now. Snarkiness is allowed.

As for the college path, I’m booked to re-take my math exam on Wednesday. Any numerical thoughts directed my way are greatly appreciated and karmic-ly rewarded!

Stay Tuned!