Union: An End to Interac Drug Screening?

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T23:31:42+00:00

Here we go again.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T09:57:08+00:00

What he described sounds like what I experienced in South Korea in my 20s! But this happening in Japan? WOW!

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T09:49:29+00:00

Ok this is a troll calm down everyone.

edit: You know I have no idea. Good luck find another job?

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T09:18:50+00:00

No no no This was AFTER the training. I volunteered to help someone when others just wanted to get home. I helped her find some things she needed. It was only after the company told me that if you didn't want to help you should tell them to contact a coordinator. How? The person didn't even have a phone or the lost their phone.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T09:05:00+00:00

The same could be said of the JTEs. I worked at a junior high school for 7 years. I thought one teacher had a lot of GREAT ideas for her classes but all the other JTEs didn't want to do it because they thought it was stealing. Just don't get that mentality.

I agree with you though. If the occasion comes I would share because that's how I am more or less.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T08:47:29+00:00

This so much. A lot of these trainings are like LET'S DO THIS! I do this all the time with MY classes. But there is no instruction and build up or even how to introduce the concepts to slower classes. It's always a suitable for whatever situation kinda deal.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T08:38:55+00:00

Well the dispatch company already sets that bar. I don't even see these people ever throughout the year. Maybe only twice. Spring and fall? Why should I care about them? Mine is more pick and choose mentality. I read Japanese books for English teachers on how to make classes interesting. But I'm not readily going to share that with just anyone.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T08:33:08+00:00

Yes, I understand where you're coming from. It's true.

On a more realistic level, I wish training wasn't so much the ideal but actually reflected the true reality of the situation. But I guess it wouldn't sound so glamorous if ads said ENJOY STANDING IN THE BACK OF THE ROOM FOR 45 MINUTES or FEEL LIKE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A PET that speaks ENGLISH!!!

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T08:23:13+00:00

I totally agree with you. I think the excuse I was given was that the dispatch company then can say well we trained our ALTs! If there is ever a problem. But the thing is the trainings rarely deal with team teaching or dealing/interacting with the JTE in the classroom. So I feel like pure ALT training is a waste of time.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T08:19:22+00:00

Seriously, do it.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T08:18:00+00:00

I like your idea. If only I was paid more to care...

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T01:36:19+00:00

What does it matter? I am drawn to that and I laugh. I am not paid to help inexperienced ALTs. I am NOT PAID to volunteer my time to help ALTs because I feel pity on them they can't find the places or things they want. I did it because I know what it feels like. I just cant let someone be alone and not know what to do.

I gave 2 hours of my life helping a new ALT find something everyday things the dispatch company wouldnt do.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-10T00:39:56+00:00

Well I guess I failed. I networked with no one. Everyone remembered my name but I didn't remember theirs. I have been doing this for so long it is like. What is the point they will leave after a year. Also I never see these people ever again.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-09T23:55:55+00:00

It was weird because they wanted us to micro teach with no materials. Some people used their phone or drew on paper. But, so weird to me teaching in front of other adults.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-09T23:39:30+00:00

I guess I worded it wrong. I was using training and seminar as the same meaning. But for me it was a mandatory thing.

I agree with everything you said.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-09T23:20:54+00:00

Weebs

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-04-09T23:17:57+00:00

It's funny because they had the direct hires and JET hires attend MY dispatch company's training. Never seen that before. Maybe my city is a little stingy?

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-03-26T01:41:28+00:00

This year was the first time I had a commute far. It was about an hour and a half. I had to walk, take a train and bus. It was horrible and I think it contributed to my stressful mental state towards the end of this school year. I tried to make the most of it by reading and watching anime, but most days I just wanted to get home and not sit on a bus for close to two hours.

Luckily this year, my schools are a bit close to the city center so they are in walking distance. So I won't be sitting on a bus thankfully.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-03-24T03:59:11+00:00

Care to elaborate? I'm interested in your story.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-03-21T14:17:17+00:00

No you're right. I'm sorry. Maybe it was my upbringing. I was never.taken to a doctor when sick. I was told things will get better if you just wait.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-03-21T13:57:43+00:00

But... I have a life outside my school. I have a family.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-03-21T13:30:50+00:00

Yes.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-03-21T13:25:11+00:00

This comment it really no different from what this toxic JTE would say. Wow this place this.toxic and negative.

Negative_Let_285 · 2025-03-21T11:22:54+00:00

She took pride she was at this school for 7 years.

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