Nail Biter

We got the news today that in light of a budget error we hand no control over, that other teachers and myself and our school staff are facing job cuts. Serious and eminent job cuts, so that the budget can be stabilized this year. I totally understand the need for a balanced budget and for taking steps to rectify a situation, but shouldn't this have been avoided with better management? 

I go to work everyday and I deal with students who are marginalized because their parents are to an extent as well. Most of my parents are either too busy (some are too lazy) to have children. They are working several jobs and are busy trying to keep body and soul together to pay attention to their children. After being told to be quiet constantly my kids (and by that I mean students) are acting out in class and constantly talking and wanting my attention. I'm really glad that they like me enough this year. It's flattering, really. But I have to be honest, if I wanted kids, I'd be straight or better yet married or what not. On top of that I can't actually get my work done, so that I take it home, most nights and many weekends. I know teachers have more vacation time and we get pretty good pay, but we have to be parents to these kids and teachers. On top of 8 hours with no break, we then spend another 2 or 3 hours and more time in between doing the leg work for the daylight hours. Now, they're telling me that no matter what, I might not have a job. Accounting error. 

There has been no talk of pay cuts for the upper level staff who are making over $100,000 a year (double my salary) or fundraising or philanthropy. Why don't we examine a few things first? In any case, I'm trying not to freak out, and realize there is always a silver lining and a reason. I still go to work tomorrow and for the next few weeks at least. It will be OK.