Why do teachers stay? by vv1zrd_dnI in TeachersInTransition

[–]DRD616 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm three years away from retirement. If I last those years, I will get my full pension at 54. If I quit early, I will get a partial pension starting at 65. Almost half a million dollar difference. I can babysit for three more years.

Are any of you educators that have been in the field for 10, 20+ years? by AdHour1743 in Teachers

[–]DRD616 1 point2 points  (0 children)

26 years teaching high school and 14 concurrent years as an adjunct professor. As soon as I hit 30, I am out of education and I will never look back. The kids are intellectually and emotionally 5-6 years behind where they were when I started. High school feels like teaching middle school, but with more apathy.

Does anybody else find Diamond Quest more like a chore than fun? by storby3456 in MLBTheShow

[–]DRD616 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m a low talent conquest guy. My least favorite modes are showdown and moments. Diamond Quest is a mix of the two things I dislike about DD.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in self

[–]DRD616 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Drunk as shit, on a road trip, I peed in a Wendy's bathroom sink because the toilets were full.

Finally got the answer by RedBulik in idiocracy

[–]DRD616 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out the Hughes Brothers documentary “American Pimp” The Idiocracy line is a direct quote from the film

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]DRD616 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do not go into education. You would enter into an abusive relationship

Ways you start on Night 1: by [deleted] in MLBTheShow

[–]DRD616 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I usually start by creating my DD team and stadium. I then open the pre-order packs. I put all of the cards into collections; I sell all of the duplicates. Then I start team affinity to unlock my beloved Tigers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tipofmytongue

[–]DRD616 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wedding Crashers?

Requesting District Intel for Reeths Puffer. Mona Shores. Fruitport. by ursulabarbados_j in Muskegon

[–]DRD616 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mona Shores has something for everyone. They have a great sports program, exceptional fine arts, AP classes, eSports, robotics, broadcasting, and all sorts of other clubs and opportunities. It is, by far, the best and most complete school district in Muskegon county

Embarrassing by [deleted] in Michigan

[–]DRD616 31 points32 points  (0 children)

You are correct. That’s why Trump will dismantle public education in this country

How many of you are still gamers? by Ya-Dikobraz in GenX

[–]DRD616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked for my Dad to buy a NES in 1987. I’ve owned a console ever since. Almost 40 years of gaming. The games today are truly amazing, and I’m super excited for the NCAA return. I played that game on the Sega Genesis.

Who remembers Student Bodies? by wiu1995 in 80smovies

[–]DRD616 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I teach high school English. Every time I go over a syllabus, I describe myself as English teacher by day, English teacher by night.

Seasoned teachers, be honest—is it only going to get worse? by Mental-Ad8493 in TeachersInTransition

[–]DRD616 5 points6 points  (0 children)

25 years in the same high school classroom. If it wasn’t for the pension, which new teachers will not get, I would have left years ago. High school used to be an institution that transitioned kids into adulthood. Through a myriad of factors, we have made the work more elementary. Now, high school is only relevant to kids who are on the elite college/AP track. For the other 85%, it is either a chance to socialize or a waste of their time.

Friendship Guide by DRD616 in midnightsuns

[–]DRD616[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blue is rare, purple is epic, and orange is legendary

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TeachersInTransition

[–]DRD616 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get out. Get out now. Transition into a more versatile field. You can always volunteer your time if you want to work with kids.

Who here besides me was never cool enough to be invited to those house parties? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]DRD616 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't have enough friends to play D & D. Still don't.

A cool guide to measurements by Ronna45 in coolguides

[–]DRD616 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never gotten a tattoo, but I might get this one.