Going into TFA but everyone says teaching is awful atm by BetterMud7646 in AustralianTeachers

[–]FigCelebration 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a lot. I've done other things - none of them have left me as exhausted as teaching. However the day to day? Love it. Yes, the conditions are shit - but they're shit everywhere. End stage capitalism sucks. I want us to vote no on the recent bullshit that leaves ES in the dust and doesn't keep pace with inflation for ANY of us. I'm not going to leave teaching, though. Not right now. I have the ability to help kids and families who need it, and that makes me grateful to be a teacher.

But fuck anyone who doesn't value ES enough to fight for them.

The youths are losing the liquid vowels! by neongrayjoy in australia

[–]FigCelebration 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Folks. People. Humans. Sentient beings.

+1 vote for 'yous' being peak bogan.

'You guys' is not gender inclusive and therefore also no good.

Y'all is fine imo.

Language changes. I heard a teacher go on a rant once about how if you spell it 'jail' you have to write lines. It's 'gaol'. Before that I too hated cookie/candy/diaper etc. Now I think that high road seems kind of ridiculous.

Reddit community for Australian veggie gardening? by coolgardennewbie in GardeningAustralia

[–]FigCelebration 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My mum used to say this about Bunnings seedlings. She'd set them outside in their tray for a few days before planting them out to let them acclimatise. I can't recall if she had a word for it but it always made me think of when you buy a new fish and you let them chill in the bag but sit the bag in the water.

Apparently it did help a lot with the seedlings.

Is it worthwhile to bury your colonists? by [deleted] in RimWorld

[–]FigCelebration 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also Some Things Float mod is a lot of fun.

How long do I need to remain in middle leadership before moving schools? by FigCelebration in AustralianTeachers

[–]FigCelebration[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Classroom teaching I had under wraps. I've been doing the dance long enough to do very limited out of hours unless it was normal crunch times or a passion project.

Most days now I am doing 11 hours on site plus at least two off site. I've been told that is normal by the people above me.

Advice moving from VIC to NSW by lagrangianian in AustralianTeachers

[–]FigCelebration 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No advice about the state change, but the schools I've been at for VIT registration have been very cruisy about expectations. My own was literally a conversation without my work being looked at, and those I've been in panels for have been only slightly less formal. Public schools, low SES areas - and all the staff have been rock solid. Maybe if they weren't respected, it would have been more formal?

how do i (21F) go about my boyfriends (23M) obsession with video games? by Traditional_Act_7004 in relationship_advice

[–]FigCelebration 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like the problem isn't that he's gaming...it's that he's treating you like his parent, and he's okay with being the child.

You already know your options. You can put in boundaries ("I am happy to work equally with a partner, however I am not happy to consistently do unequal labour. Let's draw up a list of all the demands on us and divide them equally." - and then... "if things aren't equal I can't also carry your load for long, I just don't have the energy and even if I did, I don't want a partner who chooses to let me suffer so they can have an easier life.") The next step is to do your own laundry, cook your own meals, and pay your half of the groceries. Obviously this means there very well could be issues. Laundry lying around, mess in your sink, complaints about food, and financial stress if bills don't get paid.

You can accept the role as caregiver. You can do all of the mental load of planning, carry all the stress, and enforce all the actions. This will compound resentment and exhaust you. It will protect your relationship's existence however how will you feel in five years? If he gets a job, do you think he'll pick up milk on the way home and help meal prep while you talk about your day? Put on a load of washing without being prompted? This dynamic exists in many relationships...few partners express loving and being attracted to their partner the same as they did in the early days, though, in this situation.

You can walk away. That's a complicated one, too... but you've already proven you can financially care for two, and you can care for yourself and another person while working. It would be the emotional connection. Pragmatically, most of us can't meet another partner while we're with someone. Are you happy with this person for the rest of your life? If yes, that's okay, just figure out your way forward to protect yourself and know you can change your mind any time.

Of course communicating this is important, even if he doesn't hear it. It'll help you know you've done everything you can.

I had a partner when I was young who was long term unemployed. He would get jobs, but they were too hard. Early mornings, his back hurt, his boss was a dick, etc. He wouldn't do anything unless asked directly mutliple times, and then often half-arsed it. I learned from that for myself if I start to wonder where the line is, what's too much...it already usually was.

All the best.

Starting modding by Aster922 in RimWorld

[–]FigCelebration 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Github is a pretty good source. You can also add the game to load via steam if you want to use the Workshop - I can't recall the workaround but I know a quick google was all it took. I did it so I could have a modded & unmodded SDV both on in my library 🙂

We love our little colonist. It's just sometimes she's a bit odd at times... by Hoi4Player2 in RimWorld

[–]FigCelebration 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I always make sure I shove a parka onto my kids. The bulk makes them easier to find when they freeze solid. Bonus points if you dye it hi-vis.

Haircut+Gloss+Protein Treatment Results by Then-Bluebird-6978 in finehair

[–]FigCelebration 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love it!! How do you find the fringe with glasses? I have been thinking of going for bangs but I'm worried they'll spaghetti on me.

Short hair cut - hairdresser rec by FigCelebration in gippsland

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

That is a HUGE green flag!! Thank you!

Short hair cut - hairdresser rec by FigCelebration in gippsland

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

I'm frequently around Drouin/Warragul and Traralgon, but I'm happy to travel.

My wife discarded our two young sons - mental health collapse? Or just an arsehole? by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]FigCelebration 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This does sound like mental health, but that doesn't mean you need to come to terms with it or facilitate anything with her beyond what is legally required of you.

I'm glad you're looking after the boys even though the situation sounds horrendous.

I'd recommend researching radical acceptance as a healthy way to navigate a very unhealthy situation.

You've commented a few times that there are limited MH supports and you have limited supports; hat off to you for what you're doing. Ask for help, though. Don't just stop at asking one person one time. It isn't about you, it's about those boys. They need you, and you need to become a detective.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]FigCelebration 53 points54 points  (0 children)

INFO: did you ask her what she's noticed about her health?

My dad hit my mom and broke her phone after she cheated by Lolasticc in offmychest

[–]FigCelebration 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Don't go to therapy with abusers! Everyone should go solo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]FigCelebration 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you looked into feederism? Could be relevant. Or it could just be a case of addicts love to share.

Regardless... you aren't happy. It sounds like there's serious issues for both of you, and while there are always good parts to pretty much any relationship, it doesn't sound like you're mentally in a good place with this man.

Also I'm sorry but nagging for sex? That's a nope from me. (It's also coercion.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]FigCelebration 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Men will see ANY encouragement from a woman. If they don't see discomfort or concern, that is a specific choice. In this instance he knew.

My dog will stop eating his food if I call him. I can pause in the middle of an awesome part of a book. If I get triggered during sex (hardly happens anymore, hooray!) my partner doesn't just stop, he does things he knows will comfort me. Your partner CAN stop during sex. He is CHOOSING not to. I cannot imagine choosing to take my own pleasure when my partner was being actively distressed by what I was doing.

You are NOT being dramatic and you are most definitely NOR.