No Promo Again (TT 25)

20 Dec

I had a very promising interview for an assistant principal position earlier this week. However, I won’t be getting the promotion as I AM NOT A MAN, and this school has four female administrators already. I was told by the principal herself that the region superintendent gave her a directive to hire a man. Since I am feeling a little cynical, I give you ….

13 Reasons I Should Be Getting a Promotion for Christmas Regardless of my Gender

  1. I am “more than qualified.” – A direct quote in today’s interview
  2. I am ready.
  3. I deserve it.
  4. I believe that all students can learn.
  5. I have paid my dues.
  6. I am a natural leader.
  7. I am creative.
  8. I am hardworking.
  9. I am flexible.
  10. I am dependable.
  11. I am intelligent.
  12. I am dedicated to improving education.
  13. I am worthy.

Santa, I know I have been more naughty than nice this year, but I want to start 2008 in a new position more than anything else you could put under my tree this holiday season.


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21 Responses to “No Promo Again (TT 25)”

  1. Jeannine December 19, 2007 at 10:21 pm #

    Sounds good to me!!!!
    Merry Christmas!

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  2. Lara Angelina December 19, 2007 at 10:24 pm #

    A friend of mine has a similar situation in her school district so I know how frustrating and unfair all this is. I’ll tell you what I tell her — hang in there for the kids. They need you so much!
    Best of luck — I hope Santa brings you your wish!
    Happy TT!

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  3. Tiffany Aller December 19, 2007 at 10:31 pm #

    I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you…it just freaking sucks when they look at demographics instead of qualifications. :-(

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  4. Zenmomma December 20, 2007 at 12:14 am #

    Geez can they really do that? I hope you get the job anyway!

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  5. Nicholas December 20, 2007 at 12:17 am #

    In that case, I really hope you get it.

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  6. No Nonsense Girl December 20, 2007 at 3:21 am #

    You are in my thoughts…you should get it!!!! :-)

    Happy TT!!!

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  7. Darla December 20, 2007 at 4:00 am #

    Good luck! I hope you get the promotion!

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  8. Robin December 20, 2007 at 4:34 am #

    How incredibly frustrating that must be. I hope Santa does in fact leave a new position under your tree despite the prophesies of gloom and doom.

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  9. Susan Helene Gottfried December 20, 2007 at 4:54 am #

    You are totally right!

    Want to move out here? My kids’ principal is retiring at some point soon and we’ll have a void that needs to be filled…

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  10. Sniz December 20, 2007 at 6:21 am #

    You’re so right! You deserve a promotion!!!

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  11. Open Grove Claudia December 20, 2007 at 7:39 am #

    Boy that sucks! I wonder if there’s any way to lobby for yourself! You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.

    Happy TT!

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  12. Dane Bramage December 20, 2007 at 8:08 am #

    Wow isn’t the school system suppose to teach us to choose based on qualifications and not gender? What a bad example they are setting. If there is any chance for you to get the job I hope you do.

    And thanks for visiting my Thursday Thirteen #61 13 Christmas Songs I Love/Hate edition.

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  13. Sandee (Comedy +) December 20, 2007 at 11:34 am #

    This type of thing just goes on too often everywhere. It’s either one side or the other. I’m so sorry. I wonder why she told you that she was directed to hire a man? Very strange thing to tell you. Try to have a great TT. :)

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  14. damozel December 20, 2007 at 12:21 pm #

    I will proudly add my name to this petition!

    thanks for the visit!

    13 Extraordinary Winter scenes

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  15. Joyismygoal December 20, 2007 at 5:03 pm #

    I hope you get it!!!!:>

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  16. Janet December 20, 2007 at 5:48 pm #

    I wish you much luck!

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  17. Chrissea December 20, 2007 at 6:19 pm #

    I thought it illegal to hire based upon gender… Equal Opportunity Employer? No?

    (my TT is up too)

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  18. forgetfulone December 20, 2007 at 8:05 pm #

    I hope you get the promotion! Let us know.

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  19. kdw December 21, 2007 at 6:27 am #

    Is that legal? WTF!?! At least today is the last day of school. Isn’t MB arriving today? rjw, tato and I hope you all have a wonderful X-Mas!

    Miss you……

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  20. kdw December 21, 2007 at 6:28 am #

    Is that legal? WTF!?! At least today is the last day of school. Isn’t MB arriving today? rjw, tato and I hope you all have a wonderful X-Mas!

    Miss you……

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