Resigned but asked to stay

[Anon7774]

posted in staff room but posting here too for more traffic

I resigned mid November to leave at Easter. I gave plenty of notice considering resignation for Easter date was actually yesterday. My head whose an absolutely lovely woman has been very supportive of my decision, but today requested if I can stay till July as a favour to them as they finding it hard to fill my role.

I made it clear no I cannot but been asked to think over it and let her know end of week.

I’m really struggling with life, kids and husband and she knows it so is she being a CF by asking me this? Should I feel guilty? Is there any benefit for me to stay?

Just for context I am not going to another job and money is not an issue if I don’t fit for a year or so. Once I’ve sorted myself out I can easily find another job or even supply. I have supplied when my kids were very young and I loved it. Would love to do supply again so not in huge need to stay in this job. What shall I do?

@Anon7774

Echoing everyone, do not stay.
My DH tried to stay, ended up having a breakdown and was still bullied and bad mouthed by the head.

He has never struggled to get work, in fact he was head hunted twice and has been able to pick and choose.

His mental health is still fragile 3 years later if I'm honest and I wish he hadn't fallen for the guilt trip of 'think of the children'. It's not worth it. The previous school survived.

It's just a job.

I like weatherwax idea of emailing and ending the conversation. Final and in writing for everyone.

Stay strong. Go and heal.