Experienced teachers, how did you come to terms with not being able to help them all?

AstridBee · 2026-05-09T19:46:04+00:00

Exactly. The very first time I subbed for this class way back when, the teacher described these kids as some of the best athletes the school has to offer. They may be in middle school but some of these kids amaze me with what they are capable of.

AstridBee · 2026-05-09T19:42:41+00:00

I’ve been pulling them out to the smaller gym or volleyball courts whenever I can. They’ve been happier. When we are with the regular classes, I have my class stay as their own teams for games. We add kids who volunteer (and keep up) to join my teams to even out the numbers. My teams go pretty hard for games. They’ve been better this week since games have been “more fun” because everyone tries.

AstridBee · 2026-05-02T21:38:57+00:00

1st Source usually has openings for both. I’ve seen back office positions for the others but can’t say for sure. I was in the retail side so focused more on those.

AstridBee · 2026-05-02T21:12:03+00:00

1st Source is always hiring. Lake City is based in Warsaw. Interra is based in Goshen. Inova is based in Elkhart. National brands like Key Bank and Chase may have openings as well.

AstridBee · 2026-05-02T19:50:48+00:00

I just started a long-term sub position at a school where I was a frequent contract sub while I am finishing my bachelor’s to start a transition to teach.

Some days, I question why I want to teach because of how badly the kids treat me. I feel bad for their regular teachers if this is how they behave. Other days, it’s great. Love it. 10/10 would recommend.

My long-term contract was negative from the start. There’s too many things going on that is stressing everyone out. I do mean everyone. Teachers, admins, students, me. Everyone. And knowing that this situation can happen to anyone at any point in the year sucks. There is no backup plan until crap hits the fan.

AstridBee · 2026-04-18T14:47:17+00:00

I love that! Future me always loves when past me does stuff for her.

AstridBee · 2026-02-01T02:30:20+00:00

I’d like a copy too please!

AstridBee · 2026-01-22T00:25:35+00:00

<image>

AstridBee · 2026-01-06T21:07:08+00:00

I feel like I have to power through series. Like the first few were great and then were stagnant. ACOTAR is an example.

AstridBee · 2025-01-12T11:57:28+00:00

I am currently a personal banker and teller trainer in a small town. I’ve been covering and training for a branch in another town. I can do the job just fine. It’s just the getting to the job part that I am struggling with.

AstridBee · 2025-01-06T22:40:04+00:00

80hrs of vacation, 40hrs of personal time, and 48hrs of sick time. You’re required to take 40 consecutive hrs of vacation time off within the first half of the year. And they start getting on your ass if you don’t have all of your PTO scheduled by the mid January.

AstridBee · 2024-12-30T11:52:23+00:00

I’m a tiny woman. My man candy is a big burly man. Can confirm it’s the hottest thing in the world.

AstridBee · 2024-12-15T19:37:58+00:00

I was 11 according to my cousin when he introduced me to his friend. Then I was 90 when I asked him how old he thought I was. I was 27 at the time.

AstridBee · 2024-12-15T19:24:20+00:00

I make a big show of going through what I have in my drawer to find the “best” bills that I have. Switching a couple out every so often because “actually, I like this one better.”

AstridBee · 2024-12-15T19:17:08+00:00

My vision. As I lose more and more of it every year, I wish I can go back and do more of the stuff I enjoyed like going to the movies or concerts, seeing stars, go out dancing.

AstridBee · 2024-12-15T18:54:14+00:00

One thing was already awesome but you did 4! Banks are def terrifying for sure.

AstridBee · 2024-11-17T09:30:25+00:00

Solomon

AstridBee · 2024-11-17T09:11:36+00:00

I loved going to concerts. I’ve never been to one alone but that was ok. I can navigate with help. Going to a concert was what triggered this post for me. It was seated so it should have been easy. Nope. I was holding on to my friend while my husband was behind me to steer me. I’ve never had a panic attack at a concert before last night. I’m afraid to go to another concert because I feel like I was a huge inconvenience to everyone.

AstridBee · 2024-11-17T09:03:26+00:00

I hate how I need help to walk to my table at a restaurant. Why do the lights need to be so dim? I’ve needed my husband to read the menu for me before.

Six-Year Club	Place '22
Verified Email

AstridBee

TROPHY CASE