I can see the finish line
This is my 3rd and hopefully last post to this group as I am anticipating a job offer (yayy).
The new position is not in education and would need me to put in 2 weeks notice which puts me leaving the classroom with 9 instructional days left.
I’m totally fine leaving early as I’ve had significant mental health problems.
Here is the issue. Telling my principal I am leaving and giving two weeks. I have OCD and my superbowl of anxiety is any conflict especially one where I feel the other side will not be supportive.
I want to leave on a good note and I am making sub plans for those 9 days and putting in my grades so no one else has to. I am hoping this puts my principal at ease and that she is more understanding.
Here is where I need help. How do I give my notice without being overly emotional, feel like throwing up, experiencing heart palpitation’s, or feel like I’m doing something wrong. I know I should not care but I never want to leave someone in a bad position. What are your tips for having a healthy and productive conversation where you don’t feel like a child talking to an authority figure but rather an adult making a good decision?