Retaliation When Higher Ups Don't "Like You" - werkgeversreview Principal bij Rocketship Public Schools

1,0
20 feb 2026
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Goedkeuring directeur
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The HR staff that attempted to make a difference but were blocked by their supervisor and held back at every turn.

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Rocketship has changed significantly over the past few years, and unfortunately, not in positive ways. While the work has always been challenging, this past school year under new regional leadership was especially difficult. In previous years, there was strong HR support, and employees felt comfortable raising concerns and seeking guidance. During the 2022–23 school year and part of 2023–24 our assigned HR partner was highly supportive and accessible. That support has since diminished since April 2025. Staff have been discouraged from engaging with HR, and communication and professional development opportunities, such as informal HR sessions (brown bags), are no longer offered. Leadership has become more hierarchical and less approachable, which has affected morale. Many employees feel hesitant to raise concerns due to fear of negative repercussions, particularly given the strong support the region’s leader receives from senior NET leadership. After nearly ten years with the organization, I ultimately decided to leave midyear due to these ongoing challenges. I continue to deeply value the students and the mission, and I remain grateful for the meaningful work I was able to do. However, sustainable success requires leadership that fosters trust, transparency, and mutual respect.

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Reactie van Rocketship Public Schools
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for the many years you dedicated to serving students within our community. We appreciate your commitment to the mission and the impact you made during your tenure. We take concerns related to leadership approach, workplace culture, and access to HR and the support they provide seriously. Our goal is always to foster environments where team members feel supported, heard, and able to raise concerns constructively without hesitation. When feedback suggests that trust or transparency has eroded, that warrants reflection and attention. Fostering environments grounded in professionalism, transparency, and respect - where team members feel safe raising concerns - is essential to our values and long-term success. We remain committed to strengthening leadership accountability and ensuring that our systems and support structures align with those standards across all regions. We thank you again for your review and wish you all the best in your career.

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5,0
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4,0
29 mei 2026
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Organizing is some of the most meaningful work I've had the opportunity to do. The role allows you to build genuine relationships, empower community members to find their voice, and contribute to efforts that create lasting change. Every day presents opportunities to learn, grow, and develop skills in leadership, outreach, campaign strategy, public speaking, and project management. The work is deeply rewarding because you can see the direct impact of your efforts on people's lives and communities.

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Work-life balance can be difficult to maintain. The role often requires evening and weekend work to accommodate meetings, events, and community engagement activities. During busy campaign periods or major initiatives, workloads can become demanding, making it challenging to disconnect outside of regular working hours. The emotional investment required for organizing work can also contribute to burnout if adequate support and boundaries are not in place.

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