A contractual teacher named Azad, of Turkish origin, has been dealing with uncertainty and challenges in his teaching assignments in the Paris region. After receiving an assignment for a high school in Gagny during the summer, he returned to start the school year, met his students and colleagues, and was soon reassigned—without any explanation—just two days later. He was given a new assignment in Montreuil, but the situation there proved to be more complex than he expected. In Montreuil, Azad found himself responsible for teaching around twenty hours of classes per week, including three hours of English, eight hours of French, and the remainder in socio-cultural education. This included subjects like agriculture and floristry, which he said he was unfamiliar with. Azad, who has worked as an English teacher abroad for twenty years, explained that he had never studied in France and felt his French language skills were insufficient to handle the full range of subjects he was now expected to teach. Azad described the situation as "absurd" and compared his experience to "the dinner of fools," a phrase that highlights the confusion and mismatch he felt in his new role. He ultimately refused the position and is now waiting for a new assignment, unsure of when it might come. During this time, he is considering options such as taking exams to qualify for a different teaching role or exploring a career change altogether. The challenges Azad faces reflect broader issues within the French education system, where contractual teachers often deal with unpredictable assignments and varying expectations. His experience highlights the difficulties faced by educators who may be well-qualified in one area but unprepared for the diverse and sometimes complex demands of their new roles.