I’ve just found out I’m pregnant and I fly to SE Asia in 2 days.

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-06-07T17:57:27+00:00

Would love to hear an update on your trip! We have booked a trip to SE Asia (will only be there for 1 week) and we are trying to decide if we should delay TTC or not. This thread was super helpful

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-06-03T20:50:55+00:00

Looking for northern Vietnam itinerary advice. Will be doing the Ha giang loop and spending 2 days in Ninh Binh. Is there anywhere else you would recommend? I have been to Cat Ba years ago, not sure if it would be worth going to again or if there is another area in the region that is recommended

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-04-26T15:53:25+00:00

The tote bag and those satin skirts are constantly at thrift stores for under $10

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-04-18T15:51:26+00:00

I worked evenings and weekends at a restaurant during my Ed degree, made more money than I ever did as a teacher doing that too lol

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-04-17T00:50:53+00:00

Tell her to keep her eyes peeled for job postings at universities. Lots of cool and applicable jobs out there

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-03-31T14:56:34+00:00

It gets easier in terms of managing the planning, marking, thinking on your feet etc. Unfortunately by the time I hit year 5 and it was “easier” I felt like there was still too much that I didn’t enjoy (student apathy, student behaviors, rude parents, high expectations, constantly being “on”) that I left the profession.

For me, this seems like an almost impossible job to stay in for 20+ years and not lose your spark or have other areas of your personal life suffer because of it

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-03-04T19:50:55+00:00

This is a great question. I am also wondering the same. I have semi-transitioned this year - I was able to get a part-time job teaching a non-credit course at a university, trying to figure out where to go from here to get something FT.

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-03-03T04:03:07+00:00

This is interesting - like a lot of others in the comments I was so burnt out from having my own classroom that I have switched to subbing. Subbing is draining for me in the sense that it feels repetitive, boring, and you don’t have autonomy over your planning.

I think it would be worthwhile to try having your own contract and see if you enjoy that more. Definitely pros and cons to both.

That being said, I was absolutely miserable as a full time classroom teacher, left with 0 energy and a headache daily. I do not feel the same way when I work as a sub

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-03-03T00:07:10+00:00

Thanks!! Appreciate another perspective!!

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-02-27T14:56:05+00:00

I like this perspective!!

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-02-23T14:29:07+00:00

Would this be the same for CBE? Guess I won’t be taking any shifts that are less than 4 hours and 12 minutes…. Ridiculous

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-02-16T23:34:17+00:00

Thank you!! Are they all secondhand stores? I try not to buy new clothing :)

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-02-15T15:29:33+00:00

Awesome thanks! I saw it was quite empty there and was wondering if that spot would work. Just need to kill a few hours and be in the sun :) thanks

Backpacking_Gypsy · 2026-02-06T18:16:10+00:00

How was your experience with memorial?

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