Devastated
I just found out (with 3 weeks of the semester left) that my position has been cut by the administration. From my understanding, this is purely a business decision because of funding, not a reflection of my work. The head of my department is willing to keep me as an adjunct for this upcoming AY, but with my current workload, it will be $10,000 less than what I make. Therefore, I will have to take on even more classes into my workload to earn the same salary that I’m earning now.
I feel slighted. I’m upset. I’m scared of becoming even more burnt out than I am just to make a living wage. And I’m just devastated because I love my job, I love colleagues, I love my students, but now I have to weigh if it’s worth it to “stick it out” and hope my position comes back, or if I go somewhere else…
I just had to rant. If any of you have any advice for me, I’d really appreciate it. Sincerely, a young, passionate educator.
TLDR - My position for the upcoming AY was cut by administration 3 weeks before the semester ends. Remaining as adjunct in the fall; unsure on if I should stay or go.