The Case of the Inconsistent RA Staff
You've had a great time as an RA this year and you are so thankful that you were selected for the position . One of the biggest lessons that you've learned this year involves the importance of tough love . You've had some difficult students and have seen how important it is to love them, but hold them accountable as well . You've noticed that this has actually led to them respecting you a bit more than they probably would have, if you had just let things slide .
The toughest rule you've had to enforce has turned out to be charging students a dollar when they get locked out of their rooms . While you think it's a dumb rule, you understand its importance in teaching people to be more responsible . You have set aside your personal opinion on the matter for the sake of the team and for the sake of listening to your supervisor . You're actually glad in some ways because Chuck always forgets his keys and really needs to learn this particular lesson .
One day, you see Chuck walking down the hall with another RA ( John) from the floor below you, who then proceeds to let Chuck into his room . Once John leaves, you ask Chuck why he called John when you were already here and on the floor . He tells you that he's tired of paying you a dollar when he gets locked out of his room and that John is cool about extending grace instead of enforcing rules . He then says that he wished every RA would just relax like John does, and says he's going to try and switch rooms at the end of the semester .
> What would you do?
> How would this affect your relationship with Chuck?
> What would you say to both Chuck and John, if anything?
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