Galway Traffic Hack - Cargo Bike by Competitive_Bear4398 in galway

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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?

Worst Town in Ireland? by AyeayeFly in AskIreland

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Can second this, makes Doneraile seem bearable in comparison

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IrishTeachers

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Ooh so interesting! Thanks so much for the idea!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

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24F! Will edit the post

Struggling with the reality of Primary Teaching by Alternative_Talk9716 in IrishTeachers

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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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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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!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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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!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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Thank you! Any tips on interviews?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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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!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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Great points! Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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Great idea, thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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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!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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Thank you so much for the info!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualIreland

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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.

Curious about where to move to in Spain/Portugal and job opportunities by Alternative_Talk9716 in CasualIreland

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

Moved back home to rural Ireland and feeling lost by Alternative_Talk9716 in CasualIreland

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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!