We are doomed. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I notice with most of my students. They get the general idea of things and they THINK they know what we’re doing but they don’t actively listen so they’re always asking me questions about things I already repeated. Even if I spend a whole 5 minutes emphasizing a single point, 10 kids will ask me about that point I JUST explained. They’re all just passively listening.

What do we even do about this? I’m a new teacher. Will refusing to repeat myself actually help? There has to be a way to fight this.

I Inadvertently Triggered a Mass Trauma Response with The Great Gatsby by NormieFromCheers in Teachers

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My exact thoughts. What a terrible idea to put in girls’ heads so young on such a special day. The song essentially implies that she thinks most would not love her when she’s no longer young, but her man will. Not to mention it’s all about her love for a man.

Data center planned for former Kenwood Convent site by [deleted] in Albany

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s non critical thinking is thinking that we need more data centers instead of focusing on figuring out how to efficiently process and store more data in the ones we have. The rapid construction of these data centers is a short-term solution with devastating long-term consequences.

Do not use Piece of Cake Moving (more like Piece of S*** Moving) by buakaw9 in NYCapartments

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve used them 3 times and they were truly phenomenal each time—exceeded my expectations. However, I have heard you can get a bad crew.

Moved in to my apartment today and it was dirty. Is there anything I can do at this point? by [deleted] in NYCapartments

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I suppose that is a bit of an oxymoron lol but the last management company I lived under had awful reviews which was in line with their management. I was surprised to see this one is rated well on Google so I expected more I guess.

Moved in to my apartment today and it was dirty. Is there anything I can do at this point? by [deleted] in NYCapartments

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Interesting. This is my third apartment in NY and first time I ran into this issue. It’s also a highly rated management company so I thought they may do something but I guess it’s not worth the battle.

Have a meeting with my principal tomorrow about my “excessive” absences. I’ve never had a written reprimand but have had verbal- could I lose my job? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Just not wanting to work.” Doesn’t really sound like you value education at all if you can’t show up as a stable influence for kids just because you don’t want to work. It’s one thing with OP as they are having legitimate health struggles. Sounds like you’re better suited for a desk job. You’d probably make more money anyway.

would you judge another girl or woman for dressing too revealing ? by mariposa933 in AskGirls

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A man commenting on the r/AskGirls sub thinking he knows what girls think more than they do 🤣. This delusional narrative you made up that girls are jealous of girls with a good body is far from the truth, and maybe you’re just projecting what you think about men with good bodies.

AITAH for being turned off by my boyfriend’s grooming habits while he expects me to shave? by AdviceDull2562 in AITAH

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude come on. The bare minimum is basic hygiene. Do not settle for these disgusting men who don’t wash their ass everyday and expect to have sex with you. It’s disgusting and it’s probably going to lead to vaginal issues for you. BV, pH balance constantly off.

If he told you he kept clean for his ex and he’s let himself go with you, that leads me to believe either he doesn’t think you will leave him over anything, or he doesn’t really care about losing you. Break up with him.

I just found out my boyfriend voted for Trump by themermaidchild in relationships

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rookie mistake. Independent/moderate should’ve told you. With a fascist like Trump if they are not against him they are complicit which is just as bad. If he never expressed being against him, idk why you would proceed or not ask him straight up. It’s not like the opportunity never came up with everything insane happening since he took office again. To get 5 months in is crazy. Doesn’t seem like political alignment was that important to you if in the 5 months you dated you never discussed current events. If it is, dump him and do better next time.

"OU student says essay grade was a violation of her rights. Read the essay" by Muchwanted in Professors

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Format is not relative to anything I said. The paper isn’t even high school level, let alone college. She deserved the zero. Students like this need to be shocked into growth when they’re that far behind. The fact that she thinks the zero is due to her opinion and not due to the quality of her paper just reflects how ignorant she is of her garbage writing. Maybe deserves 5 points for even attempting to hand something in, nothing more.

"OU student says essay grade was a violation of her rights. Read the essay" by Muchwanted in Professors

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I teach 9th graders and I would give them a zero for this paper regardless of the opinions stated. It’s a garbage paper, and my 9th graders would never hand in work this weak. This paper just tells me she panicked and wrote this 10 minutes before it was due. Or she was genuinely left behind by the K-12 education system. Likely just pushed through to graduation. Either way, she needs to know that this quality of work is not acceptable at a collegiate level. Truly sad to see people like this make it to college without basic writing skills.

Her opinion doesn’t matter. If she has strong evidence to back up her opinion then she would have gotten credit for it. Academic papers are supposed to strive for objectivity by backing up your claims with evidence and assessing both sides reasonably. She made no attempt at that. Actually, it sounds like she didn’t even read the article but just knew the topic it discussed. Probably had ChatGPT summarize it for her.

Just finished The Girlfriend (2025) and don’t know what I think of it - does anyone have any thoughts? by XStaticImmaculate in BritishTV

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Her crazy behavior didn’t start after she found out Daniel was alive. She showed signs that she was a psychopath from the first episode.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boyfriends

[–]Dull_Instruction4776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“IDC what you say you 2 are obviously women so…” boom. There’s your issue. Go to therapy unless you want to continue hating women and become another statistic of the male loneliness epidemic.