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Fulton County Schools (Contracting Department)
Copyright © 2008 by Alberta Parish
Revised Edition, 2008
June 9, 2008
On February 8, 2007, I was forced from an administrative position with the Contracting Department at Fulton County Schools. I had only been employed for thirty days when I was given a poor job performance evaluation form and told to sign it. This really didn’t make a lot of sense to me because I didn’t actually start doing some work until after I was two weeks into my employment. I did sign the evaluation form, although I disagreed with many statements on the form and did voice those concerns. Before signing the form, it was agreed that I would continue my employment in the Contracting Department but if my work performance did not improve within the next thirty days, my employment would then be terminated. At the end of the work day, I was called into the office and told that my services would no longer be needed. Not only was I forced out of a new job, but I also felt humiliated. During my last two days of employment, I was called into three different meetings, which were not very pleasant. During all three meetings, I felt like my character and dignity were under attack.
The next day, I went to the Administrative Center of Fulton County Schools, which is located in Southwest Atlanta, and I lodged a complaint about my unfair dismissal from the Contracting Department. Of course, nothing was really done about it. I felt like my situation was entirely swept up under the rug. However, this is the world that we live in. The world is not always going to pat you on the back, give you any free rides, or tell you what a wonderful job you’re doing. Neither is the world always going to encourage you in your endeavors. This is why you must learn to value yourself, because self-worth can only be gained from within you. Others can teach you the meaning of self-esteem, or work to instill this value in you. But, until you feel and live self-esteem, it won’t be an effective instrument in your life. Understand that the world is constantly working to tear you down. This is why you must have enough personal strength and dignity to build yourself up, even in the midst of your failure or downfall.
I was angry for months after being—what I believed—unfairly forced from my position. Then depression followed. Even in the midst of my anger, frustration and depression, I survived each day. During the two months I was unemployed, I survived. Even after my car was repossessed by the dealership, I survived. I was highly pissed, but I’m glad I didn’t physically retaliate against any of them. I'm glad I didn’t verbally threaten anyone. I’m glad that I’m not them. I can lay my head down at night, and go to sleep in peace knowing that I’ve never done someone else the way they did me. If I had done something like this to someone else, I truly believe that God would’ve made sure I reaped every bit of what I did.
Since I lost a good-paying job with Fulton County Schools in February of 2007, I’ve been struggling financially (along with many other people who, due to a weakening economy, have since been laid off from their jobs). However, another opportunity has come along for me. Although this opportunity is an internship, it is a way for me to start afresh. I’m now taking one day at a time, which is all any of us can do at this point.
Please visit me online at www.myspace.com/albertaparish.
Copyright © 2008 by Alberta Parish
Revised Edition, 2008
June 9, 2008
On February 8, 2007, I was forced from an administrative position with the Contracting Department at Fulton County Schools. I had only been employed for thirty days when I was given a poor job performance evaluation form and told to sign it. This really didn’t make a lot of sense to me because I didn’t actually start doing some work until after I was two weeks into my employment. I did sign the evaluation form, although I disagreed with many statements on the form and did voice those concerns. Before signing the form, it was agreed that I would continue my employment in the Contracting Department but if my work performance did not improve within the next thirty days, my employment would then be terminated. At the end of the work day, I was called into the office and told that my services would no longer be needed. Not only was I forced out of a new job, but I also felt humiliated. During my last two days of employment, I was called into three different meetings, which were not very pleasant. During all three meetings, I felt like my character and dignity were under attack.
The next day, I went to the Administrative Center of Fulton County Schools, which is located in Southwest Atlanta, and I lodged a complaint about my unfair dismissal from the Contracting Department. Of course, nothing was really done about it. I felt like my situation was entirely swept up under the rug. However, this is the world that we live in. The world is not always going to pat you on the back, give you any free rides, or tell you what a wonderful job you’re doing. Neither is the world always going to encourage you in your endeavors. This is why you must learn to value yourself, because self-worth can only be gained from within you. Others can teach you the meaning of self-esteem, or work to instill this value in you. But, until you feel and live self-esteem, it won’t be an effective instrument in your life. Understand that the world is constantly working to tear you down. This is why you must have enough personal strength and dignity to build yourself up, even in the midst of your failure or downfall.
I was angry for months after being—what I believed—unfairly forced from my position. Then depression followed. Even in the midst of my anger, frustration and depression, I survived each day. During the two months I was unemployed, I survived. Even after my car was repossessed by the dealership, I survived. I was highly pissed, but I’m glad I didn’t physically retaliate against any of them. I'm glad I didn’t verbally threaten anyone. I’m glad that I’m not them. I can lay my head down at night, and go to sleep in peace knowing that I’ve never done someone else the way they did me. If I had done something like this to someone else, I truly believe that God would’ve made sure I reaped every bit of what I did.
Since I lost a good-paying job with Fulton County Schools in February of 2007, I’ve been struggling financially (along with many other people who, due to a weakening economy, have since been laid off from their jobs). However, another opportunity has come along for me. Although this opportunity is an internship, it is a way for me to start afresh. I’m now taking one day at a time, which is all any of us can do at this point.
Please visit me online at www.myspace.com/albertaparish.
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