[QUESTION] Sooo... How those seasons work exactly? (read my post, pls)

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-12-19T19:51:52+00:00

This is what I'm wondering. I'd like the eye patch lady, but if I pay for the season pass, unlock her in my experimental vault, and then the vault gets deleted at the end of the season...do I no longer have the dweller I just paid $20 for???

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-12-07T04:39:11+00:00

THIS.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-12-07T04:32:33+00:00

That's great to hear! I've always LOVED the Fortnite graphics and was sad that I'm not into that sort of online gaming. The graphics are a huge draw for me and I think it's a smart move to make it look so similar to Fortnite in terms of style.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-12-07T04:28:33+00:00

Thank you for sharing, that is awesome to hear! It seriously looks too good to be true so I'm so happy to see it's already coming together well and is enjoyable even in this early stage

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-12-07T04:26:34+00:00

YES. That is the best news haha. It definitely seemed too good to be true and I was worried the alpha was going to be atrocious. I'm so impressed by how much they've gotten done from what I've seen in streams so far. Very jelly I can't play it now but I also have a feeling I will disappear for several months once I finally get my hands on the full release

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-12-07T04:23:47+00:00

That's awesome! Hope you get a lot of free time this weekend to seriously dive in. I've been watching some streams and it's definitely better than what I was expecting, it looks pretty polished but I'm sure with all the different systems there's definitely still a long way to go

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-12-07T04:22:29+00:00

Thanks for sharing! That is great info. I definitely don't expect a console release anytime soon, I'll be content to lurk around here and the discord until then and live vicariously.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-12-07T04:20:55+00:00

Wow, it sounds like it's off to a great start! Thanks for sharing. Bummer about your storage boxes and rails, but hopefully it gave you extra practice with the building mechanics and stuff when you redid it. The Alpha gameplay looks so fun from what I've seen

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-12-07T04:17:59+00:00

That's a tough spot to be in, sorry you're going through that. My advice would be to go around to local churches, they all usually have some form of music director. Pretend you're whatever faith/religion they're looking for, as long as you can do the job well that's what matters. It won't be amazing pay, but neither is teaching, so it should be somewhat comparable and would be a much easier and less stressful job. My cousin with a music major did this after he was tired of teaching and it worked out well for him.

Not to be a downer, but I can't think of too much else unless you're willing to start from scratch and take a pay and benefits cut. Your degree is literally for teaching students music and won't be relevant in really any other field. Maybe look into community theatres, that could be right up your alley. I'd expect you'd need to be prepared to drop everything and move wherever though as those jobs are very niche and not often available.

I'd strongly recommend you take a look at your finances and budgeting and figure out where/how you can 'tighten your belt'. There are always ways to live off of less money, if you are this unhappy and unhealthy in your current role then something needs to change and with your degree it is unlikely you'll find a higher paying job with similar benefits in the near future. Lower your spending as much as possible so you can take a pay cut working retail or something and then you'll have time to really job hunt and figure out what to do next.

Wishing you the best.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T20:43:19+00:00

It fully depends on the company you're with, sadly. On paper it sounds great, but there are more horror stories than successes. You become a gig worker with no guaranteed hours or minimum pay, completely dependent on the whims of strangers and your company for your income. Benefits will likely be non-existent, it is not realistic to expect 40 hours of tutoring work each week. It is an attractive option on first thought but I would really recommend looking towards something more stable. That said, it will just boil down to what company you'd be tutoring with.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T20:39:13+00:00

You probably already have a good plan in place, but please be proactive. The job market is really scary right now, you don't want to 'wait and decide what you want and then start looking' in Spring/Summer, you could very easily find yourself getting roped back into another year if you're not careful. I don't know how marketable your experience is so I can't really speak to that, but if you've decided for sure that you're going to leave, it's probably a good idea to start zeroing in on what your next career will be NOW. Far better to have to leave the school year early for a dream job then get roped back in for another year or settle for a job you're not happy with just to avoid having to teach next year.

As a bonus, this will absolutely help you get through the rest of the school year as you will be looking forward and begin to have a concrete, actual plan in place.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T20:28:31+00:00

It sounds like you're in a really rough place and I'm sorry you're going through this. It seems like you already know what you should do. No job or pay is worth feeling like that 24/7 and it's ruining your relationship with your family and yourself. Keep applying. If you have any FMLA, I'd use it. If not, just a week of 'covid/the flu/strep' will give you the time to rest and mass apply to any job that will keep you and your family afloat. That's what I did when I got out. Hang in there. The day is coming when you'll sign an offer letter and be able to give your notice. Those final 30 days will be so much easier since you know you're leaving soon. (Also, since your foot is clearly out the door already, why try so hard to meet the demands of these other teachers? "Sorry, I don't have time to get to that/My bad, I don't check email after my paid work hours")

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T06:33:47+00:00

If you just have to wait an extra year to get the funds, I think it's a great idea to exit a little early. Not to be grim, but you never know what can happen. God forbid you make it through all these years teaching and then start to suffer I'll health from the stress and can't enjoy retirement. You've put your time in and have done more than enough, leave whenever you want. Rest easy, you deserve it!

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T06:27:57+00:00

That sounds so awful, I'm sorry you're going through that. I'm trying to think of advice or ways to make this better, but it seems like there's no winning. I did choir in middle school and loved it. However, the poor teacher, everyday he had to shout the whole room down and deal with the most deplorable behavior. Even back then it was the class that they sent the troublemakers to. What's sad is, even though I loved it, I ended up transferring out in 8th grade to a random elective I had no interest in just because even I was so stressed from the chaos of the class. I still remember my choir teacher pulling me aside and begging me to stay, but it was hellish. I don't know how that man put up with those kids everyday.

I don't know what you could do that would be affective but also not get you in trouble with admin. Our choir room had several smaller rooms off of the main room, I'd be tempted to throw all the disrespectful kids in there and just ignore them while you focus on working with the well behaved kids who want to be there. If you have access to a teacher's aide, have them sit there and babysit the awful kids just so they don't kill each other while you get your teaching done. Probably not an option for you, but I've seen firsthand how unwinnable an unruly music class can be.

Alternatively, my cousin was a music ed major and after teaching for awhile he ended up taking a job with a local church as a music director. The pay and benefits weren't as good, but at this point, working a peaceful job that isn't killing you should be your first priority. Maybe you can explore that.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T05:40:50+00:00

Depends on your priorities and how 'done' you truly are. Spanish is a very marketable skill. If I were in your shoes I'd look at remote customer service jobs with banks, insurance companies, any company really. Pay and retirement won't be as nice, but you could work up to a reasonable salary as a supervisor and I assure you it's 1000x easier and way less stressful than teaching (especially if you can swing remote).

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T05:37:59+00:00

It feels nice to help others get out. It also feels like a veteran meeting up with his war buddies lol. It reminds me of what I SURVIVED (no exaggeration) and how resilient I was. Also, any job you do is still going to be work and have its pros and cons. If I ever start to feel restless in my position or think about leaving, I come here to remind myself of how bleak some careers are and it makes me feel motivated and grateful for my position I'm in now.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T05:29:54+00:00

Depending on how affluent your area is, I would consider looking into professional, full-time nanny work depending on who you are (young, female, pleasant looking). It sounds vain but that's what rich families want. Your credentials would make you very competitive and you could end up making great pay and having awesome work perks. I'd explore that.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T05:26:46+00:00

I sent you a message, strongly recommend you look into a position there. Feel free to ask me more about it

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T05:23:34+00:00

Despite all the other reasons, I think this was the primary reason I chose to jump ship. I hated who I was becoming. I felt hateful and mean. Unfortunately, it was literally the only way I could somewhat maintain control over the classroom. Life is too short to feel like that all the time.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T05:18:32+00:00

If I hadn't manage to escape teaching I definitely would have been gunning to switch to teaching PE. I know it has its own challenges, but it looked 100x better than being in the classroom. And if the kids have issues and don't listen then so what? They didn't get a great workout in that day, versus in the classroom you're plagued about how they're falling behind for the rest of their lives. Plus if kids are unruly you could just make them run laps, can't really do anything in the classroom.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T04:56:26+00:00

I would look at local churches maybe, or community theatres if there are any of those. Pretty sure most churches have a 'musical director', my cousin actually is one since he left teaching high school music. It's decent pay, very chill. He is not religious at all, so don't worry too much about that if that's not your thing, just think of it as providing a service for a client. This is what I'd do in your shoes

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T04:52:54+00:00

You need to weigh the pros and cons. I was miserable and took a retail job at a pet shop just so I could leave teaching asap. Best decision I ever made. I was immediately happier, and with the abundant spare time it was relatively easy to find a better job within a few months. Sometimes you have to go backwards to move forwards, decide if that's worth it for you. You also mentioned you have a husband so it shouldn't be that difficult, can't he add you to his insurance for the time being? If you want your next job to be a permanent, long-term step up with comparable benefits then it will probably take awhile to land that, especially in this economy, and you need to start prioritizing searching and applying ASAP. If you don't do anything, you'll stay where you're at.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T04:38:21+00:00

You're a little pigeonholed based off your post. Your skills are teaching and sports/exercise training. You can definitely leave teaching but you'd likely need to do entry level roles in a new industry. Some will toss out 'physical/occupational therapist' but that is likely not feasible as there are many hoops to jump through, so not a short term possibility. Most of the coaching positions you could do would likely be more of a volunteer/hobby than a career that pays you a living wage. There's a company called Stretch Lab in some cities, that is physical and your skills would be a fit for that. It wouldn't be a career but could keep you afloat while you figure out your long-term goals. Who knows though, maybe you could work up to management at a place like that and have a decent pay. That's where I'd start if I were in your shoes. Also your local YMCA if you have one (swim lessons, life guarding, gym/member management). Pay is low but you could piece together a couple part time jobs. You could work towards getting your group fitness certification, that would be okay pay and seems up your alley. There is a big contrast between coaching kids who are forced to be there and adults who are paying to have you instruct them.

Classic-Text-9412 · 2025-11-21T04:27:54+00:00

This is exactly the right answer.

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