After 45 years in education, I’ve been denied a part-time position. What are my options?

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Despite her experience, knowledge and commitment, one school counsellor questions her options to prolong her working life. Dr Kirstin Ferguson offers her frank advice.

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I am stunned that at the age of 76 and after having provided 45 years of service as a school counsellor, your principal is not able to find a solution that meets both the needs of the school and your own requirements.

I’ve recently handed in my notice and plan to set up as a freelancer. My industry relies on word of mouth and in my experience, people are more likely to pick up the phone and call someone to ask about a former employee. I like the idea of having something in writing, although I’ve never been asked to show a reference letter before.

 

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I had to leave a school after I had my son as the Principal didn't want a part-time GO. I had seen the school through a particularly traumatic incident and many students were getting ongoing therapeutic support. Didn't fight it, she won- biggest regret of my career was not suing

Just retire. The system is about to completely collapse anyway.

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