- Apr 24, 2019
- 4
- 3
- 49
- Country
- United States
- Faith
- Christian
- Marital Status
- Married
I’m a central office school administrator. A principal called my supervisor today because she disagreed with recommendations I provided in an email. She was upset at the tone of my email although I did not intend to come across disrespectfully. My intention was to stand my ground when I knew the principal wants me to come in to her school (I serve 200 schools) and save the day. My supervisor did not have my back, which is disappointing but nothing new. I tend to go along to get along in the name of faith but I’ve been working on not assuming others’ responsibilities or ownership of problems I did not create (which doing so has been a lifelong habit of mine). My Christian colleagues tell me not to bend on the date I originally said I could be available to help out at her school. She told my supervisor she wants me to come earlier than when I am able to. I do have a day in my schedule to offer that is 4 days earlier. Should I stand my ground or should I offer her the earlier date and risk giving her the impression that she can simply go around me to my boss and I will be at her beck and call? I really appreciate your Godly advice.