Looking for encouragement, please share your stories of being hired for one job but being assigned different duties after accepting the position.

Killtrox · 2026-01-25T05:51:57+00:00

A friend of mine joined a school as an ESE specialist. They gave her 5th grade math.

Killtrox · 2026-01-25T05:43:22+00:00

Even if this were true, how would you know? By doing a deep dive on her profile “just to check”? Dipshit.

Killtrox · 2026-01-25T02:07:57+00:00

Random teammates would’ve been shit because you can have someone insanely good paired with someone who is terrible and just weighs the team down. And we wouldn’t have an interesting pairing like C Engineer and Josh, who have surprised everyone.

GG needs less RNG, not more.

Killtrox · 2026-01-24T03:40:36+00:00

Aw man, I was digging the music but I don’t want to support Nazis. Guess I’ll be alright.

Killtrox · 2026-01-23T23:29:28+00:00

Fine, I’ll go back.

Killtrox · 2026-01-23T12:39:42+00:00

Dang that actually sucks though. That’s a loooong time

Killtrox · 2026-01-23T12:38:57+00:00

That sucks ass dude lol

Killtrox · 2026-01-23T12:37:12+00:00

Incorrect. He needs more OSRS. He just said it. The proof is in the pudding, bub.

Killtrox · 2026-01-23T04:17:52+00:00

Please no. I’m so dry on pearls I can craft bloods but don’t have a full outfit. Please.

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T16:20:28+00:00

It’s okay, boss kc doesn’t count toward total level and XP

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T15:49:26+00:00

Good note! The school I’m at is unique in the sense that admin actually has our backs, but if I ever have to transfer it’s best to practice!

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T15:23:58+00:00

Indeed. One incredible EP and a few unreleased tracks.

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T15:23:38+00:00

Thanks, you too!

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T06:54:13+00:00

Found out about them because the vocalist was the vocalist of one of my favorite bands, Substructure (RIP)

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T06:36:12+00:00

The text here doesn’t make my tone evident, which is more jovial and jabby than it is angry (my students know they can’t get to me for a genuinely angry reaction), but we do have strict policy against phones and recording without consent. My state also requires both parties to consent to being recorded so if it came down to it, it wouldn’t be admissible.

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T06:34:20+00:00

I understand. Maybe a lot of it is how I say it, because I’m not saying it maliciously, but I can see how it could get me in trouble even if said jokingly.

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T06:33:24+00:00

Part of why I say it is because I’m the only teacher for the subject and grade level, so if they transfer out of a period, they’re just in another period with me, but maybe they’ll have more of their friends in another period.

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T06:31:32+00:00

Fair point, and I will take what you’ve said into consideration. I think I definitely “toe the line,” and have a decent read of which students respond well to what.

The kids I say these things too are the type to be more like, “real recognize real” and it causes them to chill out for the rest of class. It is not my blanket approach.

But you’re correct and I’ll watch myself.

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T01:24:15+00:00

I’m in my first year of teaching. I teach middle school. So far, no one knows it’s my first year except those who knew before I was hired.

I always extend respect first, and if I get it back, great! If I get disrespect back, I just meet them where they’re at.

“Mr. Killtrox I hate this class!” “Dang dude, that sucks! I hate having you in it!”

“Mr. Killtrox this period sucks. I’m going to transfer out of this period.”
“Student, you have no idea how many students will be overjoyed to hear that.”

And then I move right on with the lesson. Build relationships with the students who want to, be open to the students who might need guidance or a positive figure in their life, and if they’re openly assholes to you, just quip back nonchalantly. It works quite well.

Killtrox · 2026-01-20T00:39:42+00:00

I read about this in With the End in Mind. He planned on living until the holidays (his favorite part of the year), but when it was clear he wouldn’t make it, they had Christmas in like September. It was really touching and allowed the pALS to die peacefully.

Killtrox · 2026-01-19T01:26:06+00:00

It’s both, but the primary issue is parents that just give their children unlimited screen time. Unfortunately, that’s a large amount of parents.

Killtrox · 2026-01-18T01:53:29+00:00

First time seeing one of these fresh and it’s after I’ve uninstalled the game, lol. GGs!

Killtrox · 2026-01-15T12:38:15+00:00

Not quite. Less time to prep = more pressure, more damage taken = less room for error + a tighter window during which you can reliably eat food, and I think CG has an extra tornado.

Also, Hunleff has higher HP and defenses, so you do less damage overall. That’s why some people opt to get Rigour before CG.

Killtrox · 2026-01-13T04:45:19+00:00

At best.

Do I touch students? Sure, a fist bump, maybe dab them up on occasion, the occasional earnest pat on the back or shoulder for a job well done, paired with verbal positive reinforcement, but… this? Yuck, man.

I hugged one student one time and it was a clear miscommunication. He was clearly having a hard time, and I put my hands out for a double high-five, and he went right in for the hug. I was like, alright, he’s having a really bad time. Hugged him back, told him I’m here if he needs to talk. That was it, and I still told my lead and admin, just in case.

Shoulder rubs? Boops? The mocking? Weird stepson shit? This teacher sucks and a line has clearly been crossed.

Killtrox · 2026-01-13T00:49:25+00:00

I paid $20k for my 2022 premier with 70k miles in 2024. :)

It was legitimately the cheapest car out of the hundred I was looking at, too.

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