#176: Why You Are Being Judged For Setting Boundaries As a Teacher
If you’ve ever:
• Declined summer school
• Stopped staying late
• Refused to work weekends
• Asked to meet during contract hours instead of after
And been told you’re “not a team player”…
This episode is for you.
I share the first time I was publicly pressured to work summer school — including the moment admin interrupted my lesson to show me how much money I’d make — and why I still said no.
We’re diving into:
• Why boundaries trigger coworkers
• The hidden rules of martyr teacher culture
• Why judgment feels personal
• What it actually means when someone resists your boundary
• How boundaries create long-term sustainability
You’re not being judged because you’re wrong.
You’re being judged because you’re different.
And different often feels threatening.
Let’s unpack it.
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I’m Helena Hains, a coach for new and first-year teachers, sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.
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