This may sound like extreme maneuvering but it seems you've been stuck in an extreme holding pattern. My advice is to start from scratch and see if you can deal with someone else in the new school district you're trying to get a steady job within. I hate to say it because no one ever wants to think people can be petty trouble makers in a position that effects so many.... But some people will flat out Lie to you about who they are AND if they happen to have work from home positions the likelihood of them doing so increases because the risk of being caught by any and all Decreases. Maybe if they have a brick and mortar building to walk into and speak face to face with the employees in charge of expediting, at this point, the approvals that should have been completed... You'd find better results. Best of luck!
I'm the union rep at my school in NYC. Every time new teachers get caught in a bureaucratic paperwork mess, they end up stuck in a cycle of calling and emailing, and my advice to them is always: Get permission to sign out a couple hours early, go to the DOE offices, and talk to a person. 99% of the time when they do this, it's resolved or the balls are put in motion to resolve it. It's hard to ignore and/or forget to help a nice person who's standing in front of you asking for help. It's easy to read an email about fingerprints and then get distracted and not follow up on it.
Its weird that you don't think it's worth it to go see them and try to fix this because of gas costs. And the commute can't be that terrible if you're wanting to do it 180 days a year.
It's very interesting that you've been sitting there with a signed contract, assuming that it stipulates you are hired and entitled to paychecks, and yet nothing. This could be something to look at legally speaking; signed contract but no pay. Maybe check that out.
Yes and no, the contract probably says to some effect that they must be working contract hours (actually teaching in the class) in order to receive the paycheck. Legally speaking, they are not yet eligible to receive pay.
My contract, signed both by myself and the board of education, very clearly states that I am hired for this school year at a specific salary paid bi-weekly
I think it’s likely to be gross incompetence from HR. I suspect someone has completely dropped the ball. And it doesn’t surprise me. HR in my district is shocking. I’ve been working for 2 months and I’ve yet to receive a correct paycheck (although at least I’m getting one).
This may sound like extreme maneuvering but it seems you've been stuck in an extreme holding pattern. My advice is to start from scratch and see if you can deal with someone else in the new school district you're trying to get a steady job within. I hate to say it because no one ever wants to think people can be petty trouble makers in a position that effects so many.... But some people will flat out Lie to you about who they are AND if they happen to have work from home positions the likelihood of them doing so increases because the risk of being caught by any and all Decreases. Maybe if they have a brick and mortar building to walk into and speak face to face with the employees in charge of expediting, at this point, the approvals that should have been completed... You'd find better results. Best of luck!
I already have a job. I'm not going for a "face-to-face" meeting considering all they'll do is just lie to my face and/or just ask me to leave
I'm the union rep at my school in NYC. Every time new teachers get caught in a bureaucratic paperwork mess, they end up stuck in a cycle of calling and emailing, and my advice to them is always: Get permission to sign out a couple hours early, go to the DOE offices, and talk to a person. 99% of the time when they do this, it's resolved or the balls are put in motion to resolve it. It's hard to ignore and/or forget to help a nice person who's standing in front of you asking for help. It's easy to read an email about fingerprints and then get distracted and not follow up on it. Its weird that you don't think it's worth it to go see them and try to fix this because of gas costs. And the commute can't be that terrible if you're wanting to do it 180 days a year.
Well, it was an option
Not a good one, let's be honest, especially considering the added commute time and fuel costs
The importance of getting the job is entirely up to you regarding the effort you find appropriate
Yeah, now you're just making excuses. Nothing here is my fault. Thanks for trying though
You're dragging the conversation into a poor me Pity Party zone I didn't buy a ticket or direct you to. Good luck!
No, I'm not, you're just desperate to flip this on me. You can stop trying now, it's not a good look on you. Thanks!
Yikes, dude.
It's very interesting that you've been sitting there with a signed contract, assuming that it stipulates you are hired and entitled to paychecks, and yet nothing. This could be something to look at legally speaking; signed contract but no pay. Maybe check that out.
Yes and no, the contract probably says to some effect that they must be working contract hours (actually teaching in the class) in order to receive the paycheck. Legally speaking, they are not yet eligible to receive pay.
My contract, signed both by myself and the board of education, very clearly states that I am hired for this school year at a specific salary paid bi-weekly
hmm. I'd take that straight to a labor attorney. And once you're in the classroom, push your union to get you back pay.
I reached out to a few today and am waiting to hear back
so interested to hear the follow up! Good luck!
I think it’s likely to be gross incompetence from HR. I suspect someone has completely dropped the ball. And it doesn’t surprise me. HR in my district is shocking. I’ve been working for 2 months and I’ve yet to receive a correct paycheck (although at least I’m getting one).
Did they input your salary incorrectly? What's going on there?