well it seems my career at the studio is done this week. i have a really really good student who i love to dance with. there was a formal ball this past weekend and i took her to it because she had no one to go with and doesnt know very many people here, also doesnt own transportation. had a great time at the event and danced with tons of people, wasnt like i focused on her. anyway caused alot of drama. i have this gut feeling that i will be fired but if anyone can pray for me that would be great. it was completely harmless simply picked her up and and dropped her off.
bad mistake
- Thread starter mr bixx
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Oh Golly! The infamous non fraternisation clause rears its ugly head. You probably won't be fired, since you're the only teacher in your studio actually hitting the goals for teaching hours.
The studio management is going to make your life miserable, though. So I'll pray for you to get through that.
IMO, what's at the bottom of this nonsense is that your management fears you'll leave and take paying students with you. If you want to keep your job at that franchise, explain what happened, apologize, and move on. They will too, most likely. If you're making the numbers for yourself, you're helping to make their numbers, too. Don't forget to use that as your negotiating chip. :wink:
On the other hand, this (or later) might be a time to consider going independent. Ya never know. :wink:
Good luck, Mr. B. You're in my thoughts. 8)
The studio management is going to make your life miserable, though. So I'll pray for you to get through that.
IMO, what's at the bottom of this nonsense is that your management fears you'll leave and take paying students with you. If you want to keep your job at that franchise, explain what happened, apologize, and move on. They will too, most likely. If you're making the numbers for yourself, you're helping to make their numbers, too. Don't forget to use that as your negotiating chip. :wink:
On the other hand, this (or later) might be a time to consider going independent. Ya never know. :wink:
Good luck, Mr. B. You're in my thoughts. 8)
love2swing
New Member
Good luck! I hope everything turns out the way you want it too. You're in my thoughts.
Joe said:Why not wait to see what happens before you get your knickers in a bunch?
Just have your lines prepared though: "Take this job and shove it!"
not so easy. my ex partner still works at the same studio and when she saw me arrive at the formal with my student she started crying and then proceeded to call the studio owner and tell her i was on a date with my student. kind already know the outcome.
Boy that's nasty. I wonder why she felt the need to out you. It was more about your previous relationship than about non-fraternization, I'm guessing. Grr. Women! :evil:
I wouldn't assume the outcome is a foregone conclusion, though. Money is a powerful motivator. Your management is going to hint that they could fire you based on your agreement. Then they're going to slap you on the wrist. And, if they're passive-aggressive, they'll make your life miserable for a while. Chances are, they won't fire you. Besides, unless they're bad, bad managers, they'll give you a chance to tell your side of the story, before taking any action.
That said, your going to work today won't be the easiest thing you've ever had to do. That's for sure.
I'm pulling for you. :friend:
I wouldn't assume the outcome is a foregone conclusion, though. Money is a powerful motivator. Your management is going to hint that they could fire you based on your agreement. Then they're going to slap you on the wrist. And, if they're passive-aggressive, they'll make your life miserable for a while. Chances are, they won't fire you. Besides, unless they're bad, bad managers, they'll give you a chance to tell your side of the story, before taking any action.
That said, your going to work today won't be the easiest thing you've ever had to do. That's for sure.
I'm pulling for you. :friend:
love2swing
New Member
tj said:
Or a psycho ex in any scene!
bordertangoman
Well-Known Member
Fraternization not allowed, oh dear I'm gonna stop teaching AT right now; if they're gonna take all the fun out of it. Next your going to tell me that I can't touch my students without written consent!!!! :wink:
SDsalsaguy
Administrator
:lol:
It's serious business in US-based franchise ballroom studios. The teachers I've known told me that they signed an agreement not to fraternize with students during their (the teachers') tenure at the studio, or for two years after. Two years! No kidding. :?
I guess the terms of the agreement probably differ from franchise to franchise, but they all have 'em. :? I don't know whether independent studios have written policies or not.
I guess the terms of the agreement probably differ from franchise to franchise, but they all have 'em. :? I don't know whether independent studios have written policies or not.