OMG - there are some smart folks here! I needed all this for MYSELF so I thank you SD for posting your problem so I could read their solutions. I originally read your stuff months ago because I like your "language" choices and enjoy your humor, it's like mine, sometimes crass and always to the point.
I agree with the "what if this is what he MEANT to say" idea. Take the request for "permission" as a good sign, even if it made you feel like his mama. He was trying to "couple" with you because you have a stake in his having a job. Yes, he needs to keep the one he has and work at finding another. How about "I support you completely in changing jobs but of course you know you need another one to go to before giving up the one you have. I'll do whatever it takes to help while you do both, keep working and look for a new job"
And why was a parent in your work room? Where is your boss? unless that parent is also an employee she had no business inside the inner sanctum of teacherland. (guess what I do for a living?)
Last edited by stubborn; 10/12/0708:17 PM.
I have a shovel and I'm not afraid to use it. Stubby
