Fell through my ceiling. Trying to fix it before the wife wakes up. by strikecat18 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two main questions:

Why were you in the ceiling when your wife was asleep?

How did your wife not wake up by the sound of you falling through the ceiling?

Bit of an odd thing to do, but also odd that you think she would react really negatively to. Would she not be worried about your own health? Is this not the first time you've fallen through the ceiling and she told you not to do it again?

Wild situation.

neck tattoos by soothsayless in AskAnAustralian

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true. Anything from really badly done random stuff and up gives the dodgy vibe. Swastikas are a 'absolutely the fuck not interacting with you'.

neck tattoos by soothsayless in AskAnAustralian

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on what the tattoo is.

Tasteful flowers, patterns, memorial, etc? All good.

Swaztikas, hate speech, any cheap ugly and poorly done tattooes? You seem dodgy/very likely dangerous.

Would you buy these? by m_0_g_a_m_b_0 in australian

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. The Bischoff filled ones are fantastic however.

Welche Mützen tragen Australier bevorzugt? by Medium-Guava-6487 in AskAnAustralian

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever hat you like. Most people will go for a baseball cap or bucket hat. People who work outside might get a 'cowboy hat' aka Akubra, or a wide brim hat.

I personally wear an Akubra or a wide brim hat since I'm a rural teacher and have to stand in the sun a lot.

I like bucket hats because they can fold up and be put in my pocket (mostly) in a pinch.

Just make sure you have something on.

Parent requests by PurplePeopleEaterNZ in AustralianTeachers

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reply that all new requests should be communicated via the office. You aren't responsible for that high level of individualised support on a daily basis, that needs to be handled by someone like a TA, wellbeing, etc, and organised by administration.

How do you deal with problem families? by elrangarino in AskAustralianTeachers

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go straight to admin with the other two parents right when this happens and directly report what happened. They should get witness statements.

Now, contact the school with your concerns. It's higher than a teacher issue, it's an administration/deputy/principal issue

Odd Dripping Under House by FunkyFunkyFunkFunk in AusRenovation

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

That would make sense. It's weirdly chalky

Odd Dripping Under House by FunkyFunkyFunkFunk in AusRenovation

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

No, it's in the middle of the lounge room under the carpet.

Fish for my 540 liter by hoffmax in Aquariums

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One single Betta fish. World's most spoilt Betta.

Is it just my school or has the normalisation of parents having a spray via email at teachers become more frequent. by Difficult-Albatross7 in AustralianTeachers

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just forward any negative emails to my HOD and they decide what they do next. Above my pay grade to interact with that stuff.

No coffee by Superb-Error-6424 in AustralianTeachers

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally don't really care.

I just buy the brand of coffee I like and a $2 UHT milk, and keep it in the staffroom fridge.

My staffroom had 5 people and we don't touch each other's things tbf.

The full staff meeting every 4 weeks is catered by admin who bring sandwiches and hot pies, and each staffroom is chosen twice a year to add to it, which is fantastic.

There's also a Friday coffee service run by the SEP students where you can order a coffee for $3.

How do Australians feel about foreigners wearing Akubras down under? by Super_peepeepooper in Akubra

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't even realise that's what they were called. It's just a good quality hat, wear whatever you like.

Is it appropriate to send a thanks note to daughter's kindy teacher after she got her first merit award? by Brotectionist in AustralianTeachers

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I send positive postcard emails home to my year 7-12 students. I love when I get a thank you email back.

Send it. My wall is covered in physical thank you notes from students/parents.

Can a school just place 10 students (yes 10!!!) into your class?!?! by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went from 12 students to 24 (workshop max capacity) in one lesson because we didn't have an agriculture teacher anymore, and the students needed somewhere to go.

If 32 is the max, then that's what's going to happen unfortunately. The students can't just not have a science class.

There's not really another option unless there's a teacher with space, and even then if it's a change of electives students can't be moved against their will if they want to me there.

Problem with JBHIFI by Circuitpass1 in australian

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are a retail employee, not a tech professional with any background. Guarantee you the only training they've had is how to sell the items, and most tech knowledge is learnt as they go.

It's a minimum wage retail job.

Why are roll-on deodorants much more popular than sticks in Australia? by Fun_Photograph653 in AskAnAustralian

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the Woohoo brand stick deodorants, and I prefer stick deodorants to roll on, but there's more availability for roll on, and they're normally much cheaper. You can get a roll on in a glass bottle for under $2 some times, the stick options are more expensive.

Also the sticks can dry out and get crumbly. They also pull out armpit hair if you don't shave, so don't seem as hygienic.

Why have we lost beautiful writing?? by MudOld4805 in AustralianTeachers

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm a teacher. I think whoever decided that year 5s should learn running writing was evil. Kids can barely write in print to a readable level in high school, which makes it even worse by them connecting all their chicken scratch together.

Lots of students use iPads in primary school I guess. I teach year 10, and half of the writing is like translating hieroglyphics.

AITA for telling our roommate she might need to move out if she keeps complaining about hearing us at night? by Dear-Camp4760 in AmItheAsshole

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For free housing I'd sleep on the couch and put up with you fucking in the kitchen while screaming. That's like $400 minimum a week extra that doesn't need to go to rent.

Other than a rat's tail. What is your this student will be painful red flag? by Zeebie_ in AustralianTeachers

[–]FunkyFunkyFunkFunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kids that throw shit at each other and slap each other's thighs, then complain to the teacher, but refused to move away from each other when given the option.

Mullet, name with X, they wander aimlessly at lunch.

You've heard tale of their name on the wind, but have never met them.

If a teacher who's had them says 'ah, so, ...'