Last Ditch Effort

I decided to try one last thing. Perhaps the CEO would at least listen and try to work out a solution. Regardless, I wanted him to understand my position as that last incident with the coordinator was when I decided to resign.

I asked members and instructors if they wanted anything presented to the CEO and to only give me something they felt comfortable with because they might be asked to meet in person. I received some responses telling me to feel free to use the letters/email as they were and put together a packet of information and ideas that I wanted to present. During my meeting, the CEO seemed less that concerned and even a bit cold in my opinion. I tried to explain my situation in general terms and even got a little "misty eyed" because I was so frustrated at how the program had fallen apart. During the entire meeting, I never got any hope that the situation would be addressed in any way. Therefore, I turned in my formal letter of resignation. I made my last day the last day of September because I wasn't out to screw anyone over and didn't want to create any additional problems with schedule substitutions. The CEO said he appreciated that and we shook hands and parted ways.

I started saying goodbye to the members and apologizing for leaving at the end of the month. I even went so far as to plan out my last three classes - trying to pick the morning cycling favorite videos, favorite class music mixes, combinations, etc.

Apparently, members got very angry and started writing comments about how upset they were. The coordinator (as she has done in the past) thought that I told the members to write these comments (as if I have the power to make them do what I want). So, in what I would call her spiteful way, she decided to email me the evening (after 8pm) before my early morning class (6:15am) to tell me that she took my last 3 classes away from me and that my services were no longer needed. I was certainly confused as the CEO was fine with me finishing the month. Of course, I got no email response from the CEO when I questioned this decision. So, even though I was furious, I tried to let it go because ultimately, it's not worth the stress. (That's why I started this blog.) Obviously others felt that way too...

Many members and instructors have left the facility since this "hostile takeover." The 5:30 classes that used to have 10 or more members has dropped to 1 or NONE... That has to say something!

So, again to everyone, I apologize for leaving as I really enjoyed teaching but there's only so much a person can take. Anyone interested in taking classes at the Student Rec Center can do so. Anyone can be a guest for $7 a day which gives you full access to the entire facility (aerobics, spinning, weights, pool, climbing wall, etc.) Some have even suggested in signing up for a class at WVU which will give you access to the facility... Not a bad idea at all! It's still cheaper than the fitness and rehab facility!