The Swine Flu Strikes Again!

The unthinkable has happened. Another child has been claimed by the SWINE FLU. Cue the ominous music, the screaming, praying, explosions etc. It's the end of the world as we know it, armageddon, apocalypse now and so on and so forth.

This kid is fine, by the way, just like the last kid was fine and back in school within a few days. But school will probably be closed for the next few days. Luckily, this time our boss decided to tell us before he told the parents so we were not thrown headfirst into another three weeks of stolen Saturdays. He actually called a meeting with us, took into account our opinions, though I do believe that this is only because he was painfully aware that we were extremely unhappy with the Saturday situation. Even though no one had ever said it explicitly until this morning, he knew we would refuse to work any more Saturdays.

We compromised. It was all very professional and I am proud of us; our little union made up of three fresh-out-of-college idiots and one seasoned teacher in way over her head. We managed to change something around here. Well, before I get ahead of myself I need to wait and see what the verdict is. For the gods that we are not fit to lick the shoes of (aka the parents of our students) will decide how to properly proceed with making up the missed days.

Oh Korea, just when I start liking you you remind me painfully of your flaws. The entire country just needs a big tranquilizer dart in the butt. Let them sleep it off.