For the most part, working with JTEs so far has been a mixed bag but fairly consistent in terms of class scheduling. Recently I decided not to re-contract, and since hearing of the decision in a staff meeting, two of my JTEs have effectively refused to schedule me in for classes.
Any direct approaches to them have been met with avoidance behaviour partnered with some strange excuses that don\`t particularly make sense or are just too easy to see through.
For anyone in the program who has experienced a similar situation in the past, what is the best way to go about dealing with this without “losing face” (Japanese style). Its been going on for a few weeks now and the last thing I need is to ruin my chances of improving things with them by saying something rude…etc.
Thanks everyone
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Tbh, I’d probably just let it go and not worry about it. It’s their problem, not yours. Plus, you’re outta there in like 9 weeks anyway.
Bollocks to them 😂
This thread seems like an example of post padding.
OP: Even if the JTE were making a point to avoid you (which I doubt). So what? You are an adult. You are leaving anyway. You are being given extra free time (which you still get paid for). What is the problem again?
You’ve approached them, they’ve rebuffed you, its just time to let it go, its unfortunate of course, especially for your students, but forcing the issue isn’t likely to do anyone any good at this point. You could theoretically go over their head to the head teacher or even the principal, but thats not likely to end well. Either they tell you to drop it too, or they force the JTE to include you which is only going to lead to resentment. Enjoy the extra free time, use it to make your other classes more fun, etc.
If it was me, I’d continue to ask if I can participate in class, regardless of the outcome. If they say no, they say no. Maybe they’re avoiding you, but it probably isn’t as simple as it seems.
Aside from that, whether you leave on a positive note or not is up to you, not the JTE. You still have the opportunity to say hi to the kids in the hall or the playground or whatever. You can still try to be active in your community or school in one way or the other. You can still find ways to make the most out of your remaining time here.
Stalk them after hours
Hang out with the kids and talk to the other teachers and don’t bother with the JTEs. They’re not your problem at all.
Just let it slide, you’re going home soon. Just take some extra time to prep things for going home. Update your CV, do some job searching, do an online cert.
No point getting worked up when you’re halfway out the door.