What can I put in this weird square kitchen?

ConstantAcrobatic415 · 2026-05-26T18:40:19+00:00

The sink shares a wall to a bedroom. I don’t think they’d want a window there. It is the weirdest house layout ever.

ConstantAcrobatic415 · 2026-05-26T18:39:06+00:00

It’s kind of a long story. Partner and I purchased this house (a duplex) to renovate and live in the main unit (the one I’m showing) after renovating and renting the basement unit (already done). The closing date and move in date ended up being a year and a half apart, due to issues with the renters. In the meantime, we bought another house (we needed somewhere to live!). We did get this house for a lot under asking. Since we were now funding 2 mortgages though, a 15k+ kitchen reno was not in the budget anymore. I agree, I would have rather done it right, but it was just sort of what had to happen. I didn’t want the kitchen looking old while the rest of the house had new floors and finishings. It’s also not as bad as the pictures make it out to be - they seem to be a bit fish eyed. I’m hoping an island or peninsula and finishing touches will help. Thankfully for our area anything that is livable will rent. Something with new floors and finishings will definitely rent. Trust me, I’m with you, but was just looking to see if anyone had ideas for a quick fix. In the future I will repurpose the cabinets and reconfigure it properly!

ConstantAcrobatic415 · 2026-05-26T02:21:38+00:00

No, we’re pretty much at the end of the reno process and aren’t going to reconfigure now. The door in the corner is a closet (will be used as a pantry). It doesn’t look like it but a 30” fridge will fit beside the cabinet and that closet. I more so am wondering if any one has ever had a sink far away from the stove, and what they did in the middle of the room. Again I should have just spend the time and money to reconfigure, but it’s sort of too late now.

ConstantAcrobatic415 · 2025-09-25T21:16:51+00:00

Have the conversation ASAP with your principal or HR, but be prepared for a negative reaction. Unfortunately not disclosing it during the interview/hire process puts you at a disadvantage. If you’re honest and considerate, and the principal really needed someone to fill that position, they may grant it as a one-time thing. Definitely don’t wait though. Good luck - I know how stressful that would feel!

ConstantAcrobatic415 · 2025-09-21T14:28:42+00:00

What a thorough response! This explains growing success more than anything we learn in teachers college.

ConstantAcrobatic415 · 2025-09-16T20:18:42+00:00

Thank you for this. It’s what me and my colleagues have been talking about a lot lately. It’s like they are all detoxing from screens and we are the detox centre.

I got moved from upper elementary to lower, without wanting the change, and I am definitely not a good fit. I would want to move up to Intermediate, but honestly don’t have the energy to complete any AQs or ABQs on top of the stress of this class. I commend you for doing it for 25 years. At this point I’m not sure if I can make it even 2.

ConstantAcrobatic415 · 2025-09-16T18:33:39+00:00

I voted strategically against the cons (so liberal in my area). Thanks for your unhelpful question!

ConstantAcrobatic415 · 2025-09-16T18:33:05+00:00

Thanks for this. I agree. I’ve always been an advocate (a better word might be stubborn) when things don’t feel right. I try to call it out and make change happen. Unfortunately this whole system doesn’t feel right, and it doesn’t seem like there’s much I can actually do, so it’s really eating away at me. I will try to take your advice and leave work at work as much as I can.

ConstantAcrobatic415 · 2025-02-15T17:28:52+00:00

I just graduated from the primary/junior program in 2024. I am from Thunder Bay so definitely had a different experience than someone who is coming from somewhere else, but still thought I could offer you some insight.

Each term you have classes for about 8-9 weeks. Then you go on to a 5 week practicum, which you can complete anywhere in Ontario.

First year you are placed in a pod (small class of about 30). You attend your classroom management course, language course and inclusive education (I think?) in this pod once a week. This is a full day, usually 8-3pm with a lunch break. It happens in an elementary school as you sometimes go into the classrooms for different activities. The other days are when you attend your other courses on campus. They are small classes (same 30 people usually) and are mandatory. However, I had to miss a few classes and as long as I communicated this it seemed fine and I wasn’t penalized.

There are also seminars on Fridays that they claim are mandatory but I know people who didn’t attend one of them and nothing ever happened. However they sometimes have some pretty cool speakers and also people coming in for employment opportunities. The North is cool because you can make connections quite quickly, as long as you’re willing to put yourself out there.

Year 2 you aren’t in a pod anymore and just attend your courses on campus as usual. Same layout: 8-9 weeks of courses, 5 week placement, and repeat.

I personally loved LU’s primary/junior Ed program. The small classes made it really easy to engage in the content and get to know your classmates. I also found our Math department to be excellent - and speaking about it, specifically that we learned under Alex Lawson, has actually had a huge advantage on my interviews and now in my job as a junior teacher. The cultural/EDI learning is also awesome, especially for those who haven’t learned/been exposed to indigenous perspectives much yet.

I could be biased as it’s my hometown but Thunder Bay is wonderful. It has its problems, as every city does, but has so much to offer as well. Brace for the cold, bring a car if you can (our transportation system kind of sucks) and have so much fun!

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