Every now and then we get to work with one or two annoying co-teachers, or that terror principal . While you probably cannot do anything to change these persons you can do much to cope with the demands of dealing with them.
Here are some tips for dealing with them:
- 1.Identify problem-people
They come in all shapes and sizes – the backstabber, the meddler and the instigator, the gossiper, the credit grabber and competitor.
- 2.Beware of bad bosses
Whether you like it or not they are in- charge. So get along with your boss.
- 3.Assess your situation
Try to understand the situation. Take a step back.
- 4.Take concentrate action
Some things will never get better if you just let things pass.
- 5.Don’t let the problem fester
Quick action will prevent you from addressing the situation when you have become so angry with a person that you lose objectivity and emotional control.
- 6.Safeguard your reputation
If you persist on complaining about the situation, others might see you as whine. Even more tragic, they may end up blaming you for this and other problems.
By: Celia M. Constante | Master Teacher I | Ipag Elementary School | Mariveles, Bataan
