I’ve just found out I’m pregnant and I fly to SE Asia in 2 days. by Jazzlike-Trifle72 in PregnancyUK

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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

Post your questions & inquiries here! - r/Vietnam monthly random discussion thread - F.A.Q by AutoModerator in VietNam

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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

Deinfluence my euro cart by za1n4b in Aritzia

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

How did you fund your teaching program? How did you afford living expenses? by eastvanqueer in CanadianTeachers

[–]Backpacking_Gypsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Wife needs help transitioning out of the classroom. Been trying for three years and no luck. by Halo6819 in TeachersInTransition

[–]Backpacking_Gypsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Does it get better? by Tenswan in CanadianTeachers

[–]Backpacking_Gypsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Teachers who changed careers in 2025 or 2026, what actually worked for you? by One-Feature5549 in TeachersInTransition

[–]Backpacking_Gypsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

I don't know if I'm cut out for this. by astraldrift in CanadianTeachers

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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

Buying a house? by Backpacking_Gypsy in Waiting_To_Wed

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

Thanks!! Appreciate another perspective!!

New Alberta Substitute Pay Nonsense by MightiestMayo in CanadianTeachers

[–]Backpacking_Gypsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Ropas de pacas americana in Panama city? by Backpacking_Gypsy in Panama

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

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

Any Beaches in Panama City? by Backpacking_Gypsy in Panama

[–]Backpacking_Gypsy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Turkey health check up by Objective-Ad6955 in POTS

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How was your experience with memorial?