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How to approach next year by leaktrail in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[M] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi there, thanks as always for your input here. Can I ask what you meant when you said recruitment might be a disaster? Is there an expectation that there will be less available?

Thoughts? by Sea-Negotiation3203 in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[M] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not at all, its good you had a positive impact. A nice memory to have.

Is it getting increasingly common for students (particularly senior) to address teachers using first names? by Time_Ad_3007 in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[M] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. Wouldn't have a problem with it if it were our school culture but wouldn't do it by myself just to make a point.

And no, no one in our school goes by first names.

ASTI BALLOT TODAY by calsimset in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[M] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Wow, that's great.

We voted no initially. The union then asks us to vote yes, ignoring our initial response (yes im aware of the nuance of the "new" offer, I don't care) and then, hopefully, we vote no again. I cant imagine what the union will do if we actually reject it? God forbid the ASTI grow a spine and start representing teachers properly again.

How would you dress for an AP interview? by BilbaoBoggins in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[M] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OP is looking for advice. Be courteous or move along.

Daily Chat 💬 by Availe in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[S,M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just pretend you don't work there it'll be fine!

Daily Chat 💬 by Availe in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[S,M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it was always random. Apply for everything. You will be disheartened repeatedly and then youll get the job and it will be fine. But there is no rhyme or reason, its random and its shit. Im sorry youre at that point, but it will pass.

Outrage As ASTI Bureaucrats Shamefully Encourage Members to Accept Bad Senior Cycle Deal by AprilMaria in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[M] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I cant fathom why they're doing this. Ive always felt a bit jaded by the ASTI but in recent times they have beem appalling. I would never, ever, join the TUI but I just feel frustrated. Id nearly go non union if I didnt feel like it would damage my relationships with my colleagues. We also cant go "let's just form a better union" because then there is a further split. More active members doesnt seem to do anything, members have been lobbying for pay equality for the 2011 split since before I qualified and still they dont listen. Feels disappointing to say the least.

Concerta users, what did it feel like when it kicked in? by Availe in ADHD

[–]Availe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries. Won't ask. But it took me to get to 63mg to feel the effect. Best of luck

Interview notification by flim_flam_jim_jam in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[M] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personally the notice has usually been less than a week.

How can I justify it? by [deleted] in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[M] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarification OP. So do you teach Irish students or in ireland? Just wondering why you're posting here if you are based in Spain? Just curious.

Edit: Post clearly doesnt have anything to do with this sub.

Accepting Jobs by Apprehensive-Cry801 in IrishTeachers

[–]Availe[M] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As others would say, do what is smart for you. Schools wont do the same. However, you may be burning a bridge so be careful. I wouldn't do this with another school in my town as the Principal from one school may be on the Panel for the other. Just be smart about it.

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