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AIBU?

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Who is BU?

54 replies

NotMoneyRich · 21/07/2019 21:21

Evening all, I have NCd and I'll keep it anonymous to see who is genuinely unreasonable.

Person A has recently completed their training and has been applying for jobs. Unfortunately, unsuccessfully. Due to the time of year it is, there will be no more job opportunities for a while. Despite this, person A is looking for any and all jobs every day.

Person B asks person A if there's any new jobs today out of curiosity. Person A replies no.

A few hours later, person B tells person A that they have looking at jobs for A and have they thought about applying for XYZ? A says that they've seen the jobs and are not suitable.

Person A is now angry with B because they feel like B is checking up on them and not believing that A is trying their best. B is angry that A is angry because they were just taking an interest and trying to be helpful.

Who is BU?

Or could it be the stress of money and the future are making both people on edge and snappy? Are both BU?

OP posts:
SilverySurfer · 22/07/2019 17:49

Is there any reason why you can't go to an agency and get temporary non-teaching work until it's a good time to apply for a teaching job? I don't think B is unreasonable.

Mummyshark2018 · 22/07/2019 18:24

What area of the country are you in? Where I am there were tons of jobs advertised. I'm a school governor and had 4 jobs advertised- only interviewed 5 people. Didn't get many more applications either.
Were you applying around Easter time as that is the key time- which I'm sure you know. Good luck.

73Sunglasslover · 22/07/2019 18:43

Without knowing more about context and how things were said my impression is that A was being unreasonable. B is bearing all the financial burden for 3 and obviously wants to help if he can. People often write things off as 'not suitable' when they actually but the person lacks confidence or motivation. If it was gently said and intended to be helpful than A is being a bit of a princess.

OKBobble · 22/07/2019 19:39

I am sure you will get something. I keep hearing how NQTs are getting the jobs because they don't wantbto pay for more experienced teachers.

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