Last week I said goodbye to most of my co-workers and some of the students. My principal didn't announce to the kids that I was leaving, so a lot don't know. I really wished that it had been announced in some way. In my role as school social worker, I interact with almost all 350 students. A lot of them rely on me when they are in crisis or just need someone to talk to. I am a little worried that someone will need me and become upset when they realize I am gone. I don't know if that is arrogant or not, but I do worry about next year. I was at the school for four years and really built some trusting relationships with students. Who knows, the person that replaces me could be so great that no one even cares that I'm not there anymore!
I will spend next week sorting my files and all of my materials. I have to decide what to keep, throw away, or give away. We don't plan on me going back to work, but you never know so I will probably store most of my good materials. I plan on leaving several files explaining the different events and responsibilities that I am in charge of. When I first started there, I was given an empty file cabinet and a desk! The person that was in my position before me left me nothing! I don't want that for whomever replaces me. It should be an emotional, but hopefully relaxing last week of work!
