Hello, fellow Redditors,
I hope you're all doing well. I find myself in a situation where I need some guidance and advice on how to write a delicate email, and I thought this community might be the perfect place to seek some valuable insights.
Here's the situation: I've been asked to draft an email responding to whether or not I wish to continue employment as a teaching assistant. Ideally, I want to keep the job just until I can find something better, but I need to express it in a way that says I'm totally, passionately in love with this job and this place (LOL).
Recently, I've found myself grappling with the ever-persistent balance between asserting my boundaries at work and maintaining a healthy work environment. There have been moments when I've felt pressured to take on tasks that were not in my job description, from people that are not my direct reports, and I've ignored their requests, prioritizing the work requests from my professors, which has led to some tensions.
Another issue I've encountered is related to the use of my photos for internal promotional purposes without my full consent. I firmly believe in the importance of privacy, especially when it comes to my image, and my refusal was perceived negatively. Which was why I was asked to talk to HR and they said there was a 'communication gap' between me and them.
I would greatly appreciate your input on how to structure this email, the tone to use, and any specific points or phrases that might be helpful. Your experiences and expertise could be invaluable in crafting a well-balanced and effective response.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and for being such a supportive community. Your help means a lot to me.