Today, i got scolded by a teacher and i was very affected by it. Maybe it was my fault too because i didn't pass my pen-drive to her earlier. And i didn't give her the maklumat ahli for the new students. But....these aren't my job anyway. Paperwork is supposed to be done by the secretary. And i am NOT the secretary.
She said that she was doing all the work and i was like not doing anything. I did do things for her. I ran around the school before trying to collect forms. I have done some computer work when it really isn't my job. She asked where was my responsibility. i really couldn't say anything.
Then she started to say that i can do things for the christian fellowship club but i won't do anything for her club. To me, i think i haven't done much for the CF this past few months. I feel like i have left everything to the assistant secretary and i feel bad abt it. But i am the secretary for CF and it is my job to do paperwork too. But i was not the secretary for her club.
I am actually the president and presidents have different responsibilities than a secretary. I mean, i am new at all this things too but from what i know, secretaries were the ones supposed to do paperwork. Correct me if i am wrong.
But the worst of all was when she said that she didn't think that i was a good christian. T_T
This really hurt me. She could have said that i was a lousy president or sth instead of saying sth like that. After that i just sat at my seat and drowned myself in my mathematics homework. I hope nobody noticed but my eyes were teary as i did my maths. I was really holding back tears.
It all really got me to thinking. What if she was right? What if it was all my fault, that i was lazy, irresponsible and an extremely bad president. That i couldn't get things done on time. What if i really did suck.
I guess i shouldn't let this affect me but take this chance to rise up and gain confidence. I know it'll take time to get over all that she said but i think with God's help i can do it.
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1 year ago
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I guess i shouldn't let this affect me but take this chance to rise up and gain confidence. I know it'll take time to get over all that she said but i think with God's help i can do it. "
you've said it yourself. get up and move on. and... am i guessing chess club? well anyway, secretary do the paper work, yea. maybe you could debate with teacher in a good way (if you have your facts straight @@) don't let people take advantage of you.
all the best in the future.
clement, first i did notice ....during maths hwk time. second you have to really learn that most of the time ppl dun mean what they say. the last paragraph says what u need to do, i din like ur second last one, though :p. anyways, u shud believe in what u do, bcoz u know (and i do too) that u are doin the right thing. promise me u'll get over it?.
clement, in more ways than one, I'd like to say that I really admire you as an individual, a leader and also a Christian. The many things that you did and said ever since i had the priviledge to know you changed me and helped me with my own christian walk and I'm not joking.
All of us aren't "good" christians. Didn't Jesus say that only God was good? We're all trying, and u're right, by the grace of God one day we will be Good christians.
And you'e definitely NOT a lousy president, ok! I'm the lousy vice-p who's not doing anything for the club....haha >.< Remember the time you were running around trying to clear up the mess she made? remember the time when she came almost every 5 mins to give u work and you did it without complaint? This is just one incident and I don't think it's fair of her at all to make such statements. I really don't think she meant that at all.
Just keep on living your life for Christ, ultimatley all will work out for good. Sorry if this went a bit too long and cheesy and preachy and watever....but i just want you to know that you're doing a great job ok? keep smiling..
You know what? You should be the one scolding... As President - and i know which club you are referring to already, your responsibility is to make sure the work your committee is responsible to do is done.
Of course, as President, you should prepare yourself to face the music if anything goes wrong. When there is a problem or somebody goofed up, the leader usually gets the blame.
I can see why your teacher is angry, it already end of MAY!!! why aren't the new students lest hand in already!!! That should have been done in January?
I would have gotten angry too. And you should too - with the people responsible.
By the way, CF is more important than any other club in the school. I believe in the CF ministry and will support it. I think she is wrong to say that you put CF first. Why can't you favor the club that you value more?
That is besides the point. I think you have to got to make it clear to your committee that they are suppose to fulfill whatever task is assign to them and to finish it on time.
Understand, that the President is not limited to just leading the group. there is nothing wrong for the president to do secretarial jobs or to check the financial records of the club. In fact, the president should know how to do all these things.
All in all, forget the scoldings, they come often. I still remember Mr. Wong scolding me. Do your best. And tell your teachers - those you know that will listen, what you really think about the situation. And to other teachers - those where you have little influence over and those you know are unreasonable, listen to what they say, keep quiet and agree with what they think, after that do what you think is best, you do not have to follow all their plans - esp. if they are not in charge of the society.
By the way the teacher advisor is just an adviser. You are the committee, the people in charge. the teacher is suppose to give ideas, counsel and to show you how to get things done.
All the best in leading. TO LEAD is to SERVE.
take care
First of all, I wanna say that a teacher who can throw words like that is not really a teacher at all. Teachers shoulder an extremely heavy responsibility. I'm not saying that teachers should be perfect, but teachers should be careful. Careful of how they act, how they react, and most importantly of what they SAY. Cos words spoken can never be taken back. And words like the ones she uttered, can ruin a child's life forever.
However, we can't do anything about a teacher's callous attitude towards how she treats her students. But we can do something how we deal with it.
Don't take what she said seriously. Cos I personally feel that everything she said was wrong and uncalled for. There are better ways to express your dissatisfaction in a student's work. You have been doing your best and that's all one CAN do. Don't take it to heart. Just keep doing what you've been doing. Pray to God for strength and compassion to forgive her. Know that you are doing great as it is; that you're doing it for God and no other. :)
Be happy Kit zai :P
I'll glare at her for you in school - just a small compensation. XD
i dun think im going to comment much coz i commented so much at home lol... but keep your head up... sometimes it simply how u rise to the challenge...
in life we cant control words that come out of a person's mouth and at the same time we cant say we wont be affected by words uttered
we are only human
like you said - just weigh what has been put across objectively though we may be disappointed and unhappy with the way it is being conveyed
some pple always point the finger at others for any lack in their work
cant change them
well it may be quite difficult to forget the episode
but you got to and dont analyse it too much
just a simple thing blown out of proportion by the person in authority
so ok move on and try to do the best you can to fulfil your responsibilities and move others to fulfil theirs too
yeah as hannah says all of us arent good christians - we are still sinners with many failings - we never claim to be perfect
well we will work towards being better persons reflecting Christ.... you are not alone
haha i wanted to say something encouraging but the others said everything already! =P
God bless! =)
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