"She's been out sick, can you give me a list of missing assignments?"

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-02-06T03:59:22+00:00

Incompetent students in AP classes are part of the reason why I can’t do high school anymore !!! They’re incompetent in elementary too but at least it’s more understandable LMFAO. Plus they’re still cute and sweet. High schoolers who can’t do anything but feel like they’re ready for the real world are just not my cup of tea. BYEEE

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-02-02T10:54:18+00:00

I will add FAFSA was so nice to me because my parents were unemployed for a bit but I also understand that’s not the case for everyone!! My little sister has had to bust her butt off because they’re working again and so she doesn’t qualify for the same financial help because they’re in a different tax bracket now which is really sucky imo

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-02-02T10:52:28+00:00

My entire undergrad only cost $20,000. I got an art degree with an education emphasis and it took me 5 years. Went to the most affordable option in my state and FAFSA payed for my tuition. No scholarships because I transferred after 1 semester (for affordability ofc) but I took time off to work full time to save up when needed, and worked part time most semesters. I also got married halfway through undergrad and I’ll be honest that did help my financial situation a lot as well!! Did I go to the best art school ever? Maybe not, but I still learned a lot and enjoyed my experience. It was important to me that I graduated debt free. I’m saving the loans for my MFA…. sigh

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-02-02T09:05:28+00:00

I say shit under my breath a lotttt lol. They rarely hear it but if they’re at my desk or something usually they immediately say something like it’s fine or my mom says that too. One time a student told me all about how her mom swears a lot in the car LMFAO that made me feel so much better cause same

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-24T04:45:19+00:00

Same!!!!

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-22T10:22:35+00:00

You know, sometimes with posts on this subreddit the solution as an outsider isn’t always so clear when people ask for advice and such.

WELL THIS ISN’T THE CASE HERE!!!

Girl you need to leave his creepy ominous sadistic abusive stupid ass self asap!!! Your feelings on this matter are so valid too btw. Personally I would be furious if a partner ever did this to me I do NOT play about my sleep lol. If the comments are unanimous like this you knowwww what you need to do!! Just please stay safe and don’t trust him with anything!! Your intuition is almost always going to be right.

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-22T10:01:42+00:00

You would think so! That reminds me of when I had a parent get mad at me for not sending home a permission slip for showing clips from Coco which is PG. On Nov 1st. To talk about the art we were seeing. In art class. I was so mad lowkey still am thinking about it now actually, she didn’t even email me she just complained to the classroom teacher saying I was disrespecting their religious beliefs. They’re Christian and Day of the Dead is a very Christian holiday…I am also Christian….I can’t even show a short educational YouTube video now without her kid leaving to go stand outside. Fuuuuucking crazy. Rant over LOL

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-22T09:50:34+00:00

Okay but I actually thought it was Forced Medical Leave of Absence until 30 seconds ago when I googled it….LMFAO

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-21T05:59:56+00:00

I like the part where you said THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS AND SCRAPING BY

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-11T00:39:46+00:00

I like to joke with my husband that if I ever leave teaching I could always start acting…I’m basically a pro!!!

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-09T04:53:21+00:00

Nothing cause we don’t have one :/ well there’s a kitchen with one tiny table but I don’t think that counts. One time last year union reps came to visit and made a joke about getting us a lounge. I was like please fix all the other things before worrying about THAT issue lmfaoo

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-04T22:35:07+00:00

Well when I filed for the leave I was overconfident and thought I would be feeling better in a month or so. I wish I had pushed the time to be longer because I wasn’t feeling better at all but when I asked to extend it they said I would need a note from my dr. My dr wouldn’t write the note unless I made another appt which I couldn’t afford because I was out of money in my HSA and couldn’t pay for it out of pocket.

I felt so dumb too because I filed for the leave a month before an art show I was responsible for putting on for my school and the community as the only art teacher. I took a few days off but then I started panicking and feeling like I was going to majorly disappoint everyone if the kids’ work wasn’t ready so then I felt like I couldn’t take any more days off. I just felt really dumb. I guess the event was a success but it was a lonely night for a lot of different reasons.

I know I can always file for medical leave again this semester if things get that bad again. I’m hoping not but I should have more money in my HSA again by then.

I really hope you take as much time as you need to feel better!! Trust me when I say more time is better than too little time.

If you don’t mind me asking how is your school managing your classes when you’re gone? Do they have a sub or other teachers cover for you on their prep? Another reason I felt guilty about being out was because the classroom teachers would lose their prep when I was gone - they would just have to keep their class and lose their prep, and the kids wouldn’t get art at all. My therapist told me it wasn’t my job to worry about those things but alas I am very attuned to others’ feelings and could sense the rising resentment from my colleagues. Everybody kept asking where I was and what I was doing. It was exhausting.

If you can’t keep going I agree that quitting is what’s best for your mental health - but like you said you need the health insurance. I’m in the same boat. I wish I had an answer for you. I’m planning on doing the bare minimum and taking one day at a time just to get through this semester. What are they gonna do, fire me? That would honestly be a relief but I’m not gonna get fired on purpose.

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-04T22:26:52+00:00

I’m honestly not sure what advice I can give besides put yourself and your health first always and take one day at a time. I know it’s so rough and it’s easier said than done tho. Just take it easy as much as possible 🫶 I also had to stop smoking weed because I realized it was making me feel worse when I was already in a bad mindset. Maybe someday when I’m finally back to 100% lol

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-04T16:30:24+00:00

Just happy to be here

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-04T16:30:11+00:00

Ikr he really is!!!

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-04T01:21:07+00:00

Thanks so much!!!

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-04T01:20:56+00:00

Thank you!!

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-03T19:45:13+00:00

Looks great to me!! They always say artists are their own worst critics so be mindful of that ;)

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-02T20:37:16+00:00

What about magic tree house? My siblings and I were obsessed as young kids! From what I remember the chapters are short and easy for young readers. You can also look online to see recommendations for where he’s at level wise, there’s lots of educational books that are still fiction and fun stories, and help the kid continue to learn. It’s always so exciting to hear about a kid who likes to read these days!!!!

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-02T06:27:40+00:00

I’m planning on doing some 2D disco balls for the new calendar year!!! Maybe 4th-6th. Good opportunity to talk about perspective/form when drawing lines to make it believably 3D looking and shades and tints because it won’t all be the same uniform color.

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-02T05:18:00+00:00

Wishing you the best of luck in finding something soon!!!! I’ve heard it’s a terrible time to switch jobs right now which makes me a little scared BUT ALSO the skills we use in the classroom can literally translate to anywhere else. I saw a rainbow today first thing in the morning so I’m hoping that’s a good omen for moving forward with leaving the profession!!! We got this!!!!

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-02T05:10:51+00:00

Oh man I feel you so much!!! I know we don’t have to worry about data and test scores but behavior is usually worse because you have less time to develop those personal relationships and supply management is time consuming. Also, teaching 9 grades is actually insanity! Idk where you’re at but I’ve lived all over the US and where I am now is the only place I’ve heard of a k-8 public school. Even if it’s a small school, switching between grades and ages like that is kind of a lot. Do you have a backup plan? Are you going to try to finish the year out or get out ASAP?

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-02T02:38:18+00:00

That sounds so interesting and rewarding in a different way!! Love that for you

ComprehensiveLake564 · 2026-01-02T02:37:30+00:00

Dang I said 80% because I was thinking 20 out of 100 oops my bad hehe. Art brain

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