Never say never

Today is the day after the last day of school. In my district, we can go back to our rooms tomorrow to clean up/turn in our keys/etc. We have the summer off and then return in late July for inservice.<br><br>I’ve been a good employee. Five years with my district, and 3 years in my current school. Never had any issues. I’m a very no drama kind of person. <br><br>Two years ago, our district went remote due to Covid, and I was forced to go remote. I cried and cried trying to teach online, and I begged my principal to send my kids back in person. He said no, and I was put on a “hybrid model” where I saw 1/2 the kids in person, and the other half online. I was also given an aid to help me.<br><br>It did not work out well. I cried a lot, and I genuinely wanted to quit. I begged my principal to send my kids back in person. He said no, and I was put on a “hybrid model” where I saw 1/2 the kids in person, and the other half online. I was also given an aid to help me.<br><br>It did not work out well. I cried a lot, and I genuinely wanted to quit. When the year ended, I began looking for other jobs in different districts. I got an interview in a district that was in person. I was offered the job, and I accepted it. I put in my resignation at my old school, and I thought I was done with it.<br><br>Fast forward two years. I received a voicemail from my old principal asking me if I’d be interested in coming back. I thought “Heck no, no way I’m going back to that school district.” <br><br>I thought nothing more of it, until today when my buddy who still teaches at that school called me asking if I’d gotten a call from the principal. I said yes, and he told me the principal is in a crisis. The district is in a crisis. No teachers want to work there. I asked why and he told me they went remote at the end of last semester due to staffing issues, and they’re thinking of doing it again this fall. <br><br>I laughed and said, “Hell no.” But I did say that before, and here I am. I’m much happier at my new school, and I don’t see myself changing that, but I find it very interesting how things come full circle. I’m glad I got out when I did, because it seems like it’s gotten worse.<br><br>Has anyone else ever had this experience?