What Happened to Common Courtesy?? [View All]

[AztecGringo]

I had been on an extended break (teacher at year-round school)..I had surgery and could not return the first week of classes and meetings due to complications. I informed the school of the situation and, to date, have received NO response from ANYBODY concerning my well-being. I have worked there about 17 years and, granted, there is extremely high turnover, I am offended. While my wife tells me not to expect anything, I can understand that intellectually, but I am still somewhat hurt.

Further, an elderly teacher who recently retired, is suffering from cancer. Before I went on break, I mentioned it to staff and cards were distributed and a collection was taken up to buy a gift before I went to visit him. As of yesterday, HE told me nobody had called either.

Is this indicative of the rest of the country? Apart from my own personal feelings, this is a disturbing symptom of our society and I am curious to see if any of you have experienced this lack of education?

Thanks for letting me vent...now pass me the vicodin....