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Here is my problem: I recently started to work part-time as a teacher in a private center. I realized my manager is sneaky. He recently asked me for a photocopy of my course material that I wrote for my students . My students have already photocopied this course material, so my manager doesn't need a photocopy. I believe he wants to make a book out of this course material. The thing is I spent 4 whole months preparing this material . I'm not about to let someone take my time and painful efforts and make a profit of it behind my back. How can I tell him that I don't want to give him a photocopy without risking losing my job? I need the money. Waiting impatiently for an immediate answer as I have work today.
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There is a lot of details you have left out here. Why do you think this man would want to make a book out of your material? There is no rational reason to think that from what I have read above.
Why is he sneaky? You simply do not elaborate and a case against him will not not stand up. It sounds as though you are are paranoid here that someone will steal your work. He cannot. If he did everyone would see it as plaigerism and go after him for it anyway. I think you need to relax.
He needs a copy of your courses for good reason. This is how he makes his report about you and evaluates your progress silly. As he cannot sit in your class each day observing he needs a copy of your course materials.
This is to ensure the proper material is being taught to students and you did not miss something/do something wrong. How else can he accurately evaluate your performance as a teacher if he never sees you in action nor has any idea what is being taught to your students? That is all it is and likely the only reason.
I would galadly make the photocopies. If he wants to use them for something later he will ask. If he doesn't ask then I see asking to be credited.
For now he seems to want them for legitimate reasons unless there is a pile of untoward details about him you have not given us to draw a conclusion against the man.
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As a managerI will tell you this much,you need to be honest with him and let him know what you feel. Dont let him walk all over you, you cannot lose your job for being honest-there is alot more thanjust firing someone-i know its also my job to do that. Just tell him "Look i dont understand why you need a copy"? and he should give you an answer' f he does not give you an answer you clearly state to him that you dont feel he needs a copy when the students already have it. Also he cannot make a profit on someone else's work there would be a big lawsuit against him and he knows this, The best thing to do is talk to him and make him understand you want ot know why. You cant get fired for something like that and if you would you could fight it with unemployment-there is alot i know and cant just throw out there. But just talk to him--as a manager i dont like when my employees take me for granted,ir lie,or dont stand up for themself. Hope i could help
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Why not say that you still have some "finishing touches" to add to it? Then, if he asks you about it again, say that you haven't got round to perfecting it yet. Just an idea, if you choose to use it, hope it works!
x Steph x
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