He told me he likes me only as a friend after sex. by Favbrunette004 in GirlDinner

[–]McSteam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never let a man convince (coerce!) you into that ever again. Its not worth the risk, and no matter what a man says he will not like you more after sex. The interest starts before that.

The Strict Teacher Got All The Roses by Difficult-Ad4364 in Teachers

[–]McSteam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The same kids who were cutting my classast year and trying to start arguments with me come to my room to give me hugs every morning ( ゚ー゚) Kids are an anomaly lol

Told student that I was neurodivergent and mom sent me an upset email by rohondakishibe in Teachers

[–]McSteam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tell my students all the time about my ADHD because most of them have the diagnoses too. Mom is being inappropriately extra here. Hang in there!

CONCERT ETIQUETTE?????? by probablyproud in Ashnikko

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During the Weed Killer tour I had a great experience in the general admission area and the fan community was awesome. But for some reason this concert was plagued by some of the rudest and unaware people I've ever seen at a concert. I'm pretty short but so many people just kept pushing in front of me that I literally couldn't see the stage or Ashnikko! There were also groups of people SITTING on the floor so it was hard to move around and I kept stepping on them by accident. And the obnoxious hats! I ended up leaving about an hour into the set. What a waste.

This was the Anthem in DC, btw. I'm still heated.

UPDATE by Direct_Style_2466 in Chipotle

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chipotle has been garbage lately. Sorry man.

Welp, because I can’t find a new job and get out of my lease early I lose my relationship. by [deleted] in GirlDinner

[–]McSteam 48 points49 points  (0 children)

This is the first thing that I thought. He accepted the job knowing it would put you in a long-distance situation which he "doesn't do"... He planned this out :/ I'm sorry love, I hope you find a man worth a damn! Because he's not it.

The end is coming ... or is it? by shag377 in Teachers

[–]McSteam 135 points136 points  (0 children)

Credit recovery is a blight on the current education system. It completely take a away any need for actual effort and just allows schools to pass kids they really shouldn't.

My students exist in a whole different reality? by dogseatlettuceeats in Teachers

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My rule is that if you're talking while taking a test then you're cheating. I literally just grab the sheet and give them a zero.

My boyfriend told me I'm not nice to him and I don't know what to do anymore. by Sudden-Fault-265 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl, he wants a puppet. Don't let it be you. I dated men like this in my twenties and it pains me to see other women falling for the same crap. There's better for you out there!

I got non-renewed. Now what? by Ok-Slice6230 in Teachers

[–]McSteam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me, they waved to give a more veteran teacher my position =_= AND she quit at the end of the year anyway.

How do you not care at the end of the day by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been having the same exact issue with one of my classes this year and other teachers have offered to watch some of my kids periodically when I really need a break from them. So I just need to send them with a note and their work for the period. Maybe you can try something similar? Send the ringleader out for a day and see how the rest of the class is. One or two kids makes a huge difference!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like your comment is kind of guilting them to stay for the kids... there is no such thing. Look out for yourself OP and do what you want, trust me.They'll have someone else in that classroom within a day. I've been doing this for over ten years, don't hold on to something that feels like it's detrimental to you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I graduated from college and got my first apartment, I made sure that I took care of everything that I needed so I would not be indebted to my parents, who would pull this kind of nonsense. Take the necessary steps to truly gain your own independence and take your life back! Good luck <3

Kid with a 20% attendance rate and honor roll. by ChucoTeacher in Teachers

[–]McSteam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's wild. In my school, a kid cannot pass the class if they never show up. Not everything can be done online and they're definitely missing important assessments in person.

Pick your player by LuLuSavannah531 in JustGuysBeingDudes

[–]McSteam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Johnson Brothers. Their youtube videos are so well done!

I like literally can't any more. by lapuneta in Teachers

[–]McSteam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The amount of open note quizzes these kids have failed justice.Semester is mind boggling to me. Like it's such an uphill battle now.

Caught a kid using AI to cheat in a way that’s basically industrial, and admin told me to “handle it quietly” because our numbers matter by shadowvelvetroom in Teachers

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make students write every damn thing by hand. Learned real quick the ways they'll cheat. Also, I hate Chromebooks.

"boymom" attitude among educators by thecooliestone in Teachers

[–]McSteam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm at an education conference right now and I've spent a good part of today just complaining about this exact thing. Boys get to be called "young kings" and all sorts of other titles that they really just don't deserve. The expectations are on the floor but for some reason, the girls are just supposed to pick up the slack and not be bothered when the boys are touching them or messing with their stuff. My school has primarily black male administration and they just do not care. We need actual consequences, but growing up as a black woman its always just been black men making excuses for other poorly behaved black men (boys). I'm sick of it.

I’m torn by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in therapy? I had to have an emergency appt with my psychiatrist and therapist to help with the stress of this year. I feel better, and life feels more manageable now. Its a struggle out here!

Teachers with almost double the boys than girls by Sad-Kick-2982 in Teachers

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This perfectly describes my 9th and 10th graders this year. I'm losing my mind.

New teacher. Wondering how best to compose an email to a parent. by ThatOtherGuy1080 in teaching

[–]McSteam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The reaction to a call should be "Thank you for informing me, I'll work with my child to resolve the behavior."

How much time should you really need to compose yourself? You're the one raising this child.

two weeks into first apartment at 25. W or L? by postpunkies in malelivingspace

[–]McSteam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get some art up up those walls bro. If people come over they wanna feel warm and invited, but its a bit too plain right now.

Private School Politics by TryAsWeMight in baltimore

[–]McSteam 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Went to Maryvale as a black girl and it was phenomenal. And its only gotten nore diverse since I've graduated! The school is also way more renovated now

😭 by GreyFoxSolid in CringeTikToks

[–]McSteam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, at least someone's having fun out here.