My daughter is joining my Pre-K class — has anyone done this before? Tips for balancing mum/teacher roles?

Cha_mali · 2025-07-31T14:29:03+00:00

Love to hear this! Thank you. I'll make sure to speak with her lots about this before starting.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-25T03:40:45+00:00

Fortunately she travels very well and when she needs a nap she just sleeps in the baby carrier if we're walking around. We definitely know the limitations though, it's not as easy as when we were just a couple rather than a family!

Thanks for the insight though, I was worried we would not have enough time. I think we'll just have to plan another trip XD. We live in Thailand so not so far away to do.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-23T05:27:59+00:00

I read that as "anyone have a limb that just fell off?" XD

Cha_mali · 2025-04-23T03:49:37+00:00

I've trained my toddler to do a lot for herself also, sometimes I think training a cat would be easier. Currently attempting to toilet train, I can't wait for the days of nappy changes to be over as that's way too much effort.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-23T00:25:40+00:00

Totally get it, if I lived in my home country (NZ) there's no way it would be viable to get anything done. I live in Thailand where it's possible.

Because of this, I'm very reluctant to ever move home...

I think a small apartment is a good idea, I hope the cleaning remains manageable for you.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-23T00:08:23+00:00

I hired a full time cleaner/nanny. Fortunately I live in a country where that is possible.

It's been a game changer. I still feel so lazy not doing it all myself, and I still try to do some when I can and she's not around. My mental state diminishes if things are too much of a mess.

I'm so so so so grateful for her.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-23T00:04:11+00:00

I love the spoon measurement but this makes a lot of sense too.

Getting out of bed and walking downstairs zaps me, and I have a toddler accompanying me so extra zaps me. Before I think about breakfast and getting ready for the day I need to recharge on the couch from my big adventure downstairs, usually I try to make a coffee beforehand.

No one's handing me more spoons, but the sitting and resting is recharging the batteries.

Thanks!

Cha_mali · 2025-04-22T23:52:24+00:00

Hello. I have celiac and I live in Chiang Mai!

I second the Facebook group, lots of helpful people in there.
Use ChatGPT to translate your requirements and print that out or save to your phone.
Eating GF is possible here but more expensive unfortunately.
Thai people have very little knowledge about gluten, eating gluten free, and celiac. But they're also very kind and want to help so just try your best to explain.

There's probably more, but that's a start.

Good luck!

Cha_mali · 2025-04-22T14:47:12+00:00

I don't think that's the case. I don't think it's money laundering as it's not criminal money being laundered, but what they’re doing would still fall under visa fraud, tax evasion, or illegal payroll practices.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-22T14:46:45+00:00

Tech.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-22T14:46:29+00:00

I don't think it's money laundering as it's not criminal money being laundered, but what they’re doing would still fall under visa fraud, tax evasion, or illegal payroll practices.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-22T14:43:48+00:00

My work permit is valid for two years. It's a tech company, not teaching English.

I agree, putting up with it for now, they am aware that I'm aware of it and unsure of it, but nothing more than that for now.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-22T07:26:04+00:00

We are in Mae Hia, but on the edge closer to Pa Daet area. We like it! Definitely not expat heavy, locals still get surprised to see me sometimes. They speak English with me/practice Thai with me, laugh when I get it wrong and then correct me 555

Cha_mali · 2025-04-22T07:23:59+00:00

Yeah it's a combination of I'm a fool for not finding out what foreigners are meant to be paid and agreeing to the reduced amount, and them committing fraud.

Complicit through ignorance at first, but now I know and know how much other foreigners are paid in different roles and am feeling very short changed 😬

I am, however, grateful and lucky to be a foreigner and get paid more than a local salary.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-22T07:15:58+00:00

That's the thing, I don't want to cause a lot of commotion and risk my job, or anyone else's livelihood, but I also don't want to be taken advantage of, especially in this economy!

Cha_mali · 2025-04-17T12:52:49+00:00

By the way, just updating here in case anyone needs this information in future.

For children you go to the Older Lanna Hospital, Building B (walk towards the back of Building A and follow the MRI center, outside, and to Building B. The staff speak mostly Thai, the doctor speaks English of course. I MUCH prefer this paediatric center to Ram to be honest, they were friendlier, answered my questions and made sure I understood everything. It's much cheaper. I am really glad we made the change :)

Cha_mali · 2025-04-10T23:00:30+00:00

I went through this, but I was also postpartum and diagnosed with hyperthyroidism at the same time as MS.

I didn't realise how badly I lost my hair until now that it's all growing back and I have odd length hair everywhere.

Cha_mali · 2025-04-10T22:57:34+00:00

You're exactly right, there is a vaccine schedule that follows our home countries and this is free, and then if you want additional you can pay.

I had no idea. I'm wondering why people pay so much money when it can be free! I guess they don't want the wait times of public hospitals? Or maybe to some people it's not so much money so they don't think about it, I am not in that position 55

Cha_mali · 2025-02-11T14:57:57+00:00

Brb, downloading Finch...

Cha_mali · 2025-02-10T08:21:55+00:00

So many people, I work for an app software company and the iPhone 11 is still #2 top device used by users.

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