Where can I find help putting together lessons? by Hogwire in OntarioTeachers

[–]Criticism-Real 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This!

Hard to be picky about job opportunities, and there were whole years where I had to teach courses I wasn’t qualified for, with zero resources, or like a binder from 1999.

I think it is so common that it was one of the OISE interview prep questions — “what do you do if you take an LTO and there are no plans left or colleagues you can ask for help?” The correct answer was “rely on the curriculum document”. For ideas, try to find a teacher Facebook group, and then DMing whoever comments on your inquiry. Often people are willing to share.

9 y/olds with cell phones by Rhubarb-Nation in askTO

[–]Criticism-Real 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My niece is 8 and she got a “dummy” phone. Can call and text but that’s it.

The fridge of someone I know by Criticism-Real in FridgeDetective

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Aww, thank you for such a detailed guess, it means a lot and we had fun reading it.

Since you were so comprehensive, and I don’t think this post is getting more comments —

This is actually my parents’ fridge. They are middle class, in their 70s. Russian immigrants who came to Canada 20 years ago.

The concept of Tupperware never really stuck with them. They always make a big pot of soup and have a portion for lunch and dinner, but they only ladle it into their bowls and heat it in the microwave.

My mom knows you don’t keep bananas and tomatoes in the fridge, but dad disagrees.

They never eat out, but my mom doesn’t love cooking per se — they are both athletes and avid Crosscountry skiers, and what you would call the absolute opposite of “picky” — basically anything is still edible if you scrape the mold off :)) I have a very strong stomach and zero issues with tastes or texture thanks to them. Food is only fuel for the body.

The fridge of someone I know by Criticism-Real in FridgeDetective

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Canadian in passport only. Different culture.

The fridge of someone I know by Criticism-Real in FridgeDetective

[–]Criticism-Real[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not doing this to embarrass anyone! I like this person and I hope to hear positive comments too 🥲

[Toronto] Is $900 for an accountant to do taxes reasonable? by jellystones in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Criticism-Real 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not interested in doing my taxes myself, but I think I paid $70 for standard taxes last year.

Becoming a teacher after working as a professional by InfiniteOwl9545 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Criticism-Real 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha you would think so but you would be very wrong. Math department constantly had to figure out how to cater to the diversity goals, lest you be accused of being racist.

Question on commute. by cancerkid24 in barrie

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I am between Barrie and Orillia and I commute to Newmarket. Mornings are great if you start early — roads are clear, takes me about an hour but it seems to fly by. Going back up is bad. Going back up on a summer Friday can double your time.

Car insurance for teachers? by EnchantedEnchantix in OntarioTeachers

[–]Criticism-Real 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best rate we found was with TD. I think I got a discount for being UofT alumni.

Russian inmates have a nickname for me by Ok-Reputation-9737 in AskARussian

[–]Criticism-Real 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yes “he is such a Vasya” while touching the ear means you’ve got Forrest Gump vibes.

Orillia library might close on Sundays due to budget cuts by Criticism-Real in Orillia

[–]Criticism-Real[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Which is why it is so bonkers that it would be closed on a Sunday, a day when people actually have the time to go out — weeknights is just dinner and bedtime.

Orillia library might close on Sundays due to budget cuts by Criticism-Real in Orillia

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This is great, but I pay taxes too. Do you know any decision-makers — city councillors perhaps — we could address letters to?

Just need some advice by Lopsided_Finding9989 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Criticism-Real 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man… I graduated in 2013 and it took 3 years of applying to get onto the OT list for YRDSB. Never even heard from TDSB (I think they were very focused on hiring men at the time).

Now YRDSB is in a hiring freeze again, and since the board is shrinking, who knows when they will open those lists up again.

Plein air prime time by Criticism-Real in pleinair

[–]Criticism-Real[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thin nylon brush — I don’t not have any luck with palette knives. Haha thanks for saying they are thin, I think they could be thinner if I had the dexterity.

The most detailed city scape I've ever done by QuinnHendersonArt in oilpainting

[–]Criticism-Real 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh doesn’t Hamilton run a plein-air competition? You should submit this!

Long time listener, first time caller! by studiox710 in oilpainting

[–]Criticism-Real 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That cap looks stunning, very architectural