I've been (seriously) trying to work out how to injure myself so I don't need to go into work

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That's not good, is it?

I can't stand not feeling good enough. Everything is criticised (even though the people criticising are doing the things they criticise about...). There's no time to do everything that's needed.

I'm desperate for a new job, but we really can't earn less (both public sector workers). I'm looking all of the time.

I work part time, but it's taking over my life. We have formal observations this week, and the way management are doing it is so negative :-(

Sorry no point to this, but to get it off my chest :-(

Might be worth having a word with a Union bod on that one. Got lesson grading stopped in my school this year, & much better it is too. rollon, your SMT are talking out of their arses.

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Poor you, you need to act now.

Speak to your union. And I think you may need to tell SLT how you're feeling. Outline concerns clearly give examples of why your'e unhappy but also remind them of all the good stuff you've done too: the good / excellent observations, initiatives, extra curricular etc- thats very important so that they realise you're worth fighting for.

Tell them you're so unhappy and stressed you'll need to go to your GP if something does not change immediately. Ask them what they are going to do to alleviate your stress and unhappiness at work and what you can do yourself to minimise the stress?

Verbally reiterate what they tell you in the meeting by saying "So you're going to do...blah" "I should do ...so and so" etc. Perhaps follow it up with an email covering what was discussed and timeframe. You can't go on as you are.

And the very best of luck to you.