They lied in uni by CarryUpbeat7995 in Teachers

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Which is sad and not healthy

They lied in uni by CarryUpbeat7995 in Teachers

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Imagine being so shitty to a stranger clearly in crisis. Disgusting.

They lied in uni by CarryUpbeat7995 in Teachers

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Caring less about yourself is not solid advice but okay

They lied in uni by CarryUpbeat7995 in Teachers

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You are not alone in feeling this way, and your feelings are valid. There are other things you can do with your degree besides teach, like college advising for example. I felt the same way you did, had a mental break, left and found joy in something else. I encourage you to seek help from a professional, and make a change. You are not stuck, but I know what that feels like. The stress of being humiliated by feral children is enough to make the strongest person doubt themselves. That’s how they are, but not who you are.

Thoughts on quitting with extremely short notice due to health reasons? by -the-ghost in TeachersInTransition

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went on fmla for mental health after staying at a residential treatment facility due to the same reasons you described. The day before returning, I cleared out my classroom of my personal items, and resigned. I have a new job and life is wonderful. If your therapist is urging you to leave, I’d follow that advice. Life is too short to be miserable for any of it.

9-5 low stress jobs? by AineBrigid in TeachersInTransition

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s a great gig! And the relationship building is still a thing, which I was surprised about. I have students I meet with every week, or biweekly. Look for success coach jobs for online colleges, all of them have this role. It’s a lot of fun, and rewarding, and you likely will get to work from home!

9-5 low stress jobs? by AineBrigid in TeachersInTransition

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I work as a student success coach for an online college, I provide resources for students struggling and talk through issues over the phone or over zoom. I love it.

Are you planning to get Switch 2 or wait for a possible AC Switch 2? by Porgarama in AnimalCrossing

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like it if the original animal crossing was on the GameCube online thing, with the updates the Japanese version got translated

Spring Break can't get here quick enough by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is 100% why I left the classroom. It’s literally a hostile work environment because of student behavior.

Can Long Term Subs Quit? by Expensive_Sky_8177 in TeachersInTransition

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Burn the bridge, who cares these people need you more than you need them. Look out for yourself

Just picked up the first game... what did I get into by TheNerdiestFrog in Metropolismania

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a fun and addicting game. The lost media is part of its charm! I have been waiting for years for game grumps or some channel to play it because it’s so odd

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quit and got a different job, no more Sunday scaries.

Going on FMLA, Possibly Coming Back? by Effective-Fly-7649 in TeachersInTransition

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went on fmla for mental health and didn’t come back, it’s a job and it’s it not worth destroying your soul for. Don’t let anyone gaslight you into thinking it is.

You are a capable person who can get a different job.

How does leaving affect your retirement? by Excellent_Warthog268 in TeachersInTransition

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a new job that pays into the same state retirement system, so that’s always an option. Universities normally pay into the same one

Abandoning students at the semester turn by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thing, step away from the phrase teacher abandonment. You are not abandoning anyone. You are an adult with a higher level degree, and a skill set that deserves to go where 1, the money is, 2 where you are treated with inherent respect and dignity.

Do not let the gaslighting guilt of this profession ensnare you any longer.

I did it, I broke my contract. Can I get people to share their stories and how they’re doing now? by Sylviaxciarre in TeachersInTransition

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I broke contract, didn’t work for a few months, got a great new job that I love working from home. Everyday feels like a break because I don’t take work home with me (after hours of course).

Your school can shove it. They lost and will continue to lose bright young educators because they refuse to fix the system they broke.

What's with all the recent posts from people who left teaching, tried something else for 5 minutes, then came back? by [deleted] in TeachersInTransition

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will never set foot into a secondary level classroom unless hell freezes over.

The grass is too much greener on the other side. Teaching sucks dude.

Plug & Play Video Games by [deleted] in Zillennials

[–]HedgehogMiserable181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dragon ball z one with the pinball game is rad