I am being overdramatic, and it will just sound so silly and petty to anyone else.
The past couple of months, I've been essentially AWOL from the school, from the P&C. You know why, and so did the president, and my closest friend at the school, as well as a couple of the other execs. For those that don't know, I'm an exec, VP and Fundraising Coordinator.
For the past 3 months, Robyn and Jo (Tuckshop Convenor, my best friend at school, and the secretary) have been handling things for me. I've had no choice but to let them. They've been nothing but supportive.
I offered my resignation a few months ago, but it was unanimously turned down. Noone was having a bar of it. The last P&C meeting of the term is tomorrow night. I know that I have to offer it again, it's not fair on the to be in this limbo.
I spoke to Robyn today about it. It was clear from our conversation that it's been discussed, and plans made to replace me. It is entirely fair and reasonable. More than fair, they need someone to keep this running, it's such an enormous job.
So I know they'll accept my resignation tomorrow. This makes me so sad.
I know it's silly. I know it's petty. But it was important to me. The work I do at Alexander's school is incredibly important to me, my sense of self, my self esteem. It is one of the few things I feel really good about.
And now it's gone.
you need to see your doctor tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteand no, I'm not going to stop nagging you about it.
miss you.
It is not silly or petty at all. It is something that makes you feel good which is why not doing it has made you feel bad and that gives you the feeling you are letting people down. But it doesn't have to be gone Melissa - speak to them again, ask them to have someone step into the role in a caretaker basis for 1 term until you can continue. That way you have something to work towards as well. Even if it is to the end of the year and then stand for re-election. You can still be involved as a committee member even if it is to a lesser extent. Please never apologise for what you write here, we are your friends and supporters, nothing is too petty. This glass can be half full it really just needs to see it that way - I hope this comment may help. Hugs from Perth xxx
ReplyDeleteI agree unequivocally with Paulette. No armchair consults, you need to make an appointment. If you don't I will make one for you and drag you there.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Paulette said, please see your Dr, and please dont apologize. Luv ya xo
ReplyDeleteJoining the nagging Melissa. Make an appt. Please.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa - you okay? xxx
ReplyDeletegot an appointment yet?
ReplyDeleteDon't make me come up there!!! Oh thats a cool excuse to leave the rugrats at home though LOL
Dear Mel. I hope tonight's meeting has not been entirely gutting.
ReplyDeleteUmmm.... ever so gently joining in the nagging. Darlin' you cannot let this go on. You know that. Don't you?
Friendly Blog lurker here :)
ReplyDeleteYou sound so sad Melissa. Please, go see your Doctor.
so blog already, your driving me mad with suspense ...
ReplyDeletebut I think I can guess (but not going to!)