I was called by Trio for an interview. I met the HR there who was impatient to the extent that he didn't allow me to complete my sentences! I was called for the post of a mother teacher, grade 2 as the current teacher has resigned. The interview process went on from 11 am to 4:15 pm! I had HR round, written test, demo for both Math and English, meeting with the principal, Ms. Bela Murthy and finally, meeting with the head of the school, Mr. Vinod Singh. The only person who I felt was SANE was Mr. Vinod Singh!
Let me come to the horrible part.
Within the half hour of my time with the children, we bonded with each other very well and I could see that they enjoyed my class a lot. What else do they expect from a primary teacher? Main thing is the bonding, but no!
Ms. Bela Murthy, during the meeting, asked me a question seeing that my parents are quite old(in their 70s and 80s) that -> in her words, "What if there is a crisis and one of your parents is very serious, would you choose them or the school? What is your priority?!" WOW. who would she choose if her own blood is serious? The school or the family first?! Is that even a sensible question? According to her, maybe, only an orphan should apply for the post!
She said, B.Ed. doesn't make one a good teacher as good teachers are born and mind you, she hadn't even seen my demo to comment anything. I have worked in a college before and as a trainer in an MNC, but she said that according to her, my teaching experience is a total zero! WOW again!
She then offered me a trial period of one week where she expected me to bear my expenses on my own(I am not a crorepati's only daughter!) and that I would be observed and if I was good enough, they would hire me as a full-time teacher and if I felt the same about the school, I could walk away! WOW and WOW. Who has the time, energy and money to spend and who even does this? Is this some big bazaar trial sale, buy and return if you don't like it kinda thing?
I have never faced such a shitty interview in an INTERNATIONAL school!
All this was for a salary of 24, 000/-(which is offered even by local schools these days!). Itna salary ke liye itna Nautanki, drama baazi!
When I first read reviews from ex-teachers about Ms. Bela Murthy, I didn't believe them, but I guess they are all so right! It might be parent friendly, but definitely not employee friendly!
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