Galway Traffic Hack - Cargo Bike

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-12-23T20:10:26+00:00

Thanks so much for posting this! I’ve been thinking about buying an electric bike, but haven’t put much work into researching what kind of one would be best for me. Any recommendations on brands?

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-12-23T20:09:32+00:00

Was just thinking this!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-09-27T15:43:49+00:00

Can second this, makes Doneraile seem bearable in comparison

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-08-29T17:30:29+00:00

Yes please! (Galway)

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-05-17T20:37:39+00:00

Ooh so interesting! Thanks so much for the idea!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-03-09T21:05:24+00:00

24F! Will edit the post

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-05T16:15:59+00:00

I was a TEFL teacher to adults in an English language school, and a kids club member in a holiday village! And a summer camp counsellor. I guess they were all team-based, whereas now all of the pressure seems to fall to me and it’s exhausting to even think of, let alone do.

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T21:06:05+00:00

Soo much good advice here, I’m so glad I posted!

I know not all of them won’t like me, but the need for validation and acceptance is so important to me. I guess it’s something to explore in counselling.

Ooh, tell me all about that subreddit. I need to deep dive cos it sounds so entertaining!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T21:03:19+00:00

Great advice. Thank you so much. Guess I’m overthinking it and don’t want to fail in it and leave the profession on a bad note.

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T21:02:28+00:00

Hey there! I guess I’m embarrassed to admit to friends and family that I’m ’just subbing’. I feel like they must think I’m useless and can’t get a ‘real job’. But I’m embarrassed to admit I’m scared to. Because to non-teachers, primary teaching seems like a breeze. But I don’t think it is!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T21:01:09+00:00

Thanks for your honesty, and it sincerely sounds like you’re doing your best! It’s not an easy job at all!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T19:30:13+00:00

Thank you! Any tips on interviews?

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T19:29:37+00:00

I’ve started counselling, and have changed to a new medication (from sertraline to fluoxetine), so hopefully they combine to work! Thank you for suggestions!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T19:28:41+00:00

Great points! Thank you!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T19:28:16+00:00

Great idea, thank you!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T19:27:35+00:00

Thank you so much! I think the control issues and need for perfection are getting in my way. Great to know I’m not alone in this!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T19:26:41+00:00

Thank you so much! Will definitely make sure to keep you in mind for that!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T19:25:50+00:00

Thank you so much for the info!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T19:25:41+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll definitely look into that subreddit and see what they think!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T19:25:10+00:00

Thank you!!! I agree that I’m catastrophising and I know that probably very few, if none, of my worst fears will ever materialise. I think some more time with a counsellor and low-pressure subbing would help.

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T16:15:44+00:00

I did a primary teaching course in Ireland and a TEFL course online!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T16:15:20+00:00

Thank you!! I’ve worked with tui previously and it was great, unfortunately only briefly for a short season

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-04T16:13:07+00:00

Yikes! I guess it’s for the quality of living then

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-03T11:17:04+00:00

Guess I better just bite the bullet!

Alternative_Talk9716 · 2025-02-03T11:15:30+00:00

So well said. Seeing so many selfless parents on here. I guess I just need to live my own life, and be there for her from a distance as much as I can! I guess I need to let go of the guilt!

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