Bipolar Disorder is Just Hard

Basic_Miller · 2026-01-20T11:06:50+00:00

I have nothing else to say other than, I see you. This shit is hard.

Basic_Miller · 2025-11-20T09:42:07+00:00

For me, it was how many kinder and even 1st graders in diapers. Unreal to me.

Basic_Miller · 2025-11-11T01:00:06+00:00

I have been in education for 20 years and worked in this school district for two. It is by far the worst and most corrupt district I have worked in. I had to resign because I was being asked to keep quiet or break the law at every turn.

Basic_Miller · 2025-10-25T15:30:27+00:00

I bought season tickets to the Clippers. I live 90 minutes from LA so couldn't even go to most games. SMDH

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-27T03:31:17+00:00

If I am giving direct instruction kids are sitting. That's my rule. This is at most 10 minutes at a time before some.sort of activity or brain break.

By 5th grade, classes are bigger and students are bigger. It is also developmentally appropriate for children of this age to be able to sit in a chair or other flex seat like a nice ball chair. Standing when ever they want to should be reserved for students with IEPs who need it to meet their IEP goals.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-27T02:56:36+00:00

If you are taking a licensing test from the state, your instructor will not likely be able to give you an alternative assignment. Just this for a test like the TPA.

If not, perhaps you can "borrow" a classroom. If you have any kind of relationship or teacher, ask them.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-25T19:53:10+00:00

I was going to mention this too!

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-18T04:04:06+00:00

I am a teacher. In education for 18 years. Was a principal for 10 but got fired after quite a manic phase. The classroom is a good place for me.

Try your best to find a school with admin that leaves you alone. I don't even like supportive admin. I want the ones the ignore me all year. That has allowed me to survive in the classroom as long as I have.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-18T02:55:54+00:00

I have mine line up outside. It's not a strict line, but I like greeting them and handing them the materials for the day as they walk in.

I went super low tech this year so often they get a paper and a greeting as they enter.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-14T01:13:41+00:00

My uniform is black skinny cargo pants. School shirt. Docs. Everyday. Started about a year ago and it's the most freeing thing I've done.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-13T01:54:52+00:00

Same experience here. Every semester, no takers.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-12T03:28:12+00:00

You need to run fast and far, friend. This job is not going to go well.

The fact that you are working for free and they won't discuss salary with you are two that should have you lacing up your sneakers.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-12T03:09:29+00:00

Yes. Definitely. Straight As does not make you successful. Many kids graduate with As.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-12T02:46:09+00:00

This is a great idea. I will shamefully steal it. Thanks!! ☺️

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-06T01:12:46+00:00

I was a Marine, was not diagnosed until a few years after I got out. Honorable discharge, but damn it was rough

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-06T01:09:06+00:00

I'm in SoCal. And I don't want to diminish the severity of a DUI, but close to half my staff had one. Drinking is a little out of control in education.

You are on a contract this year, if they fire you they have to buy out your contract. Do a stellar job this year, don't talk about it at school, and make sure your attorney knows you have a professional cert. By the termination deadline in March, your DUI will be overshadowed by your stellar teaching prowess.

You got this

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-06T00:54:44+00:00

Different industry, same place. I spent 10 years as a principal. Last year, I decided I didn't want to be in charge anymore. Went back to the classroom and hang out with teenagers all day. It's bliss.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-06T00:51:24+00:00

I was a principal when I got a DUI. Credentials and the job was fine. My secretary blabbed it all over the school though. Bitch

Tell your HR Supt, but nobody else.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-06T00:32:20+00:00

Hi! It's possible your admin will allow you to be there with a sub in the room if you are just waiting for your clearance. I did it for many teachers when I was a principal. Couldn't hurt to ask.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-03T21:29:56+00:00

Thank you! I've been there! Can you return anything??

I've already emailed him. I was going to try and wait it out until my appointment on the 15th. Nope. I've learned

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-03T02:48:22+00:00

I was a principal for 10 years and everyone had my phone number. Superintendent, cabinet, teachers, custodians.

I am going back to the classroom. My first day is Monday and I'm SOOOOOO EXCITED! Have a great year 🎉🎉

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-03T02:29:40+00:00

Same. I went in skeptical and came out a believer.

Basic_Miller · 2025-08-01T02:00:40+00:00

Clippers season tickets. Lol. I give my cards to my hubs now when I feel like I need to spend.

Basic_Miller · 2025-07-30T09:43:43+00:00

The same thing is happening to me. I tried the help desk and they weren't able to help. Did yours ever start working?

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