I had been preparing to teach Physics for months; we had just started a new semester, and had been in professional development activities for 2 days. The students were due to arrive in just 15 hours.
Surprise, surprise, surprise, as Gomer Pyle would say.
I wasn't going to teach Physics, I was going to teach Chemistry.
Have I mentioned that Chemistry is my weak area on my certification?
Honestly, I do understand that things change, and that we all need to be flexible. However, I think it was very unprofessional for the administration to have waited until the day before to let me know that I would be changing assignments. It does take some time to get up to speed on a subject that I've only taught once, in another state. I need time to refresh myself on the concepts, learn the standards, and find out where everything is (plus, the room I teach in is NOT set up for safe Chemistry - no eyewash, no safety shower, wobbly tables - they bought the cheap model).
My first response was vulgar, and involved what comes out of the back end of male cows.
I'm trying to be a better person, but they make it so difficult.