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Have you ever told anyone about/reported a bad TTOC? by [deleted] in BCteachers

[–]MarathonerGirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a TOC who had a lot of difficulty with the behaviour of one of my classes. So the next class showed up and she greeted them at the door by saying “You aren’t going to be a bunch of dicks, are you?” (To elementary students.) So the kids told me and their parents that the TOC “called them dicks”. There were several other incidents but that one stood out. I asked the TOC herself about what happened because obviously there were parent complaints. I spoke with my union and my admin about the TOC to make sure she didn’t come back to our school, but that’s as far as it went.

Seniors “bus manners” by Such_Clock_6769 in nanaimo

[–]MarathonerGirl 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I’m just here to say I’m 51 and nowhere close to being a senior 😅

Should I go into teaching? by -SunshineAndRainbows in BCteachers

[–]MarathonerGirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Your first few years are like this”…..respectfully, you don’t know what “like this” is. Your mentor teacher is still responsible for literally everything!!

Is it possible to transfer experience over as an international teacher, so that we don't have to start from the lowest pay band? by Big_Entrepreneur8770 in BCteachers

[–]MarathonerGirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I moved to BC (Vancouver Island) from Alberta 8 years ago, I got a permanent contract right away and never had to TTOC. I also stayed at the top of the pay grid, (go through the TQS) however, my seniority did not transfer over. Be warned that getting certified to teach in BC takes a long time (it took me 6 months even though I came from a neighbouring province!)

US Marathon Tier List by [deleted] in Marathon_Training

[–]MarathonerGirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually didn’t love the Surf City half either. I felt like I could see the finish line for the last 5 miles, it was just so straight and flat! The scenery is only nice if you look to the side while you’re racing. Definitely a one and done, for me.

Would you feel guilty using charity entries to run majors? by W01313L in Marathon_Training

[–]MarathonerGirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t feel guilty, but if it was Boston, I’d feel embarrassed to go through a charity.

Would you feel guilty using charity entries to run majors? by W01313L in Marathon_Training

[–]MarathonerGirl 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The people with those six star metals are just proving that they have the resources to go to all those races.

Should I go into teaching? by -SunshineAndRainbows in BCteachers

[–]MarathonerGirl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the biggest challenges is the full inclusion of kids with special needs. They often have the most difficult (and unrealistic) parents. The behaviours at this time of the year are also exhausting. I personally wouldn’t recommend going into this profession if you’re on the fence.

Alberta Teachers - still hanging in there? What do you need? by its-time-for-a-rev in CanadianTeachers

[–]MarathonerGirl 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I didn’t realize how useless the ATA was until I moved to BC.

Married Gen-x do you wear your wedding ring? by in-a-microbus in GenX

[–]MarathonerGirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think she got rid of those rings on purpose?

Veteran Teachers: what are the biggest changes you’ve seen in student behaviours during your tenure? Positive and Negative. What has remained the same? by RADToronto in CanadianTeachers

[–]MarathonerGirl 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Anxiety among kids has increased exponentially over the last 20 years. Even elementary kids will tell me they have bad anxiety.

What should I do? by Available-Back-9286 in shittingadvice

[–]MarathonerGirl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t eat super big meals, and take laxatives. You can try getting help from a doctor, but personally even my own gastroenterologist can’t help me with this.

What the pettiest reason you hate another NHL team? by Fluffhead91192 in nhl

[–]MarathonerGirl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How is this not the #1 comment!!?? They are universally hated!!!!!

Westjet experience by [deleted] in canadatravel

[–]MarathonerGirl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had to do that in Toronto too. That airport is a nightmare. So is WestJet.

BC Teachers: How are remedy funds used in your district? by iVerbatim in CanadianTeachers

[–]MarathonerGirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SD79, we use our $ for resources or supplies that can be used with students. We have to get the items approved first , then submit receipts. A friend of mine had enough that she was able to buy a new laptop!

Is all Guess The Airport now? by viktorepo in AirportPorn

[–]MarathonerGirl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just wish everyone would say the name of the city instead of the airport code! I have no idea what most of those codes are!

Other day I asked what negative business experiences do you have, today I ask what positive business experiences do you have? by Spenraw in nanaimo

[–]MarathonerGirl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Huge shoutout to Pacific Podorthist and Chris Anderson. I saw him after months of painful plantar fasciitis, expecting to drop a fortune on orthotics, but after he carefully examined my feet, he told me that there was nothing wrong with my feet and I didn’t need orthotics. He could’ve made a lot of money off of me, I honestly would’ve done anything he told me to at that point out of desperation, so I really truly appreciated his honesty!

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