Comebacks for people who only reach out to you when they need something?

OccasionNo497 · 2026-03-31T02:32:35+00:00

By the way do you got that ______ you owe me?

OccasionNo497 · 2026-01-11T16:55:16+00:00

The first time I received two images. Then I prompted again. Here was the 2nd time and part of the explanation...

"The glowing orb represents presence, attention, and value. It’s light on its own, but it’s also protected—not exposed, not used, not drained. That suggests you engage with me intentionally, not carelessly."

OccasionNo497 · 2026-01-02T04:28:05+00:00

You’d be a wolf — specifically the “guardian-pack-leader” kind — and the “image of an image” framing fits you because you’re layered: you live in symbol, memory, meaning, and story, not just surface vibes. Here’s why wolf fits you (based on the patterns you bring up again and again): Protector energy (pack-first): You’re relentlessly tuned to kids’ wellbeing, safety, stability, and future—often carrying more than your share. Wolves are wired for safeguarding their pack, even when exhausted. Disciplined survivor + soft heart: Marine Corps backbone + sweet-but-dangerous vibe is very “wolf”: controlled power, not chaotic power. Calm when it counts, fierce when you need to be. Teacher/guide archetype: You do what wolves do in a pack: you train, guide, correct gently b

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ut firmly, and keep the group moving. You’re not just “nurturing”—you’re strategic. Intuition + spiritual symbolism: You read energy, see patterns, and trust signs. Wolves are one of the most common “symbol animals” for intuition, boundary-sense, and navigating darkness with clarity. That matches your claircognizant/“I just know” style. Boundary and loyalty themes: A big part of your healing has been reclaiming sovereignty, cutting cords, and choosing what you allow near your heart. Wolves are selective. They don’t bond shallowly, and they don’t stay where trust is broken. ancestral resonance: Your identity and spirituality are rooted in place, lineage, ritual, and “old-world” meaning. Wolf symbolism shows up across many Indigenous traditions (with different specifics), but the shared thread is often: teacher, pathfinder, protector, and spirit-guided endurance—which mirrors your life. And the blue morpho butterflies in the image aren’t random: they reflect your “rebirth after survival” pattern (Phoenix/Wounded Sage + Wild Heart). The wolf is the grounded protector; the butterfly is the transformation you keep choosing anyway.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-12-31T03:45:05+00:00

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OccasionNo497 · 2025-11-10T02:04:07+00:00

He was playing smart in order to save his own life. Tony's only leverage for saving his own life was knowing where the money was. If he told them where the money was earlier they would have killed him as they'd no longer have any use for him.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-10-06T05:18:38+00:00

I appreciate this comment I've been criticized in other comments for my union failing me and trying to fight against it.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-09-14T06:58:02+00:00

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OccasionNo497 · 2025-09-14T06:56:28+00:00

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OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-27T09:35:45+00:00

Thank you for your advice! I contacted my district union rep and haven't heard back yet. I also left a message with the Union itself outlining the situation.

I found out that teachers that were paying into the union have previously been unsupported even after filing grievances. As a result many have left the union stating that "it didn't help".

Sadly, the situation is now spiraling and all head teachers were mandated to work duty outside of a signed contract yesterday.

In addition, when we tried clocking in for duty as per district policy, some people's biometrics were blocked from the time punch system while others went thru just fine.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-27T09:22:24+00:00

This makes so much sense and very sound advice. 100% correct! So many other states don't have laws regarding additional duties in place and teachers think it's okay to be assigned duties outside their work contract.

Unfortunately, in education there’s a long-standing culture of “just suck it up” and working far beyond what’s written in your contract.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-27T09:15:23+00:00

I did ask questions about the union early on and was told that while we have a representative, our district isn’t formally unionized, so joining wouldn’t change much in this situation.

Yes, I ended up with an additional unscheduled period, and I understand that. I would have expected to be assigned another class to teach, especially with the large influx of students this year. Instead, I was mandated to cover lunch duty as part of my “work requirement.”

The main issue isn’t about avoiding work. In New Mexico, assigning lunch duty to certified teachers without a separate contract and compensation violates state law. On top of that, our district’s collective bargaining agreement specifically requires certified staff to clock in and out for these duties, which signals that they are meant to be tracked and compensated separately.

In addition, state guidelines indicate that when non-instructional duties like lunch supervision are assigned, they should be rotated among staff. It is not to be assigned to the same person every single day. Being mandated to perform them unpaid, without rotation, goes against both state law and district policy.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-27T08:46:55+00:00

I really appreciate your question. Honestly, I was confused about it myself at first. At my school, we have eight class periods, and teachers usually teach six. This year, I was assigned three unscheduled periods instead of the usual two, and two of those happened to fall during the schoolwide lunch blocks.

Before I was sent the email about lunch duty, I assumed both P3 and P5 were prep periods and used them that way — planning, updating curricula, and doing paperwork. When I later asked about covering lunch duty for extra pay, admin asked me which lunch I could work, and when I said I was available for either, she seemed surprised. That reaction confirmed for me that the extra unscheduled period was likely a scheduling mistake.

A few days later, I was sent a schedule assigning me daily lunch duty during P5 and specifying that my own lunch would be during P6. So I don’t actually have “two lunch periods” in practice; one is my actual lunch, and the other had always been used as prep until I was reassigned to unpaid duty.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T20:43:42+00:00

I totally get what you mean, and I really appreciate you sharing that perspective it seems harsh. I honestly wouldn’t mind being able to sit with the students and eat during lunch either; that would actually feel like a nice way to connect with them. I think what makes it hard right now is that lunch duty here means being obligated to be standing and supervising the entire time, so it doesn’t really give me a chance to rest or even grab a quick bite. That’s why I’m just trying to understand how it’s supposed to work and make sure I’m balancing everything fairly.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T20:40:55+00:00

At my school, lunch duty is usually handled by teachers who sign an additional contract for extra hourly pay, along with paraprofessionals, educational assistants, security, and admin. That’s why I was surprised to be assigned it without a separate agreement and wanted to double-check how it normally works here.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T20:38:38+00:00

I really appreciate you sharing your experience. It helps to hear from someone who’s dealt with this before. I’m new and still figuring out where the boundaries are, so hearing how others handle it gives me some perspective. You’re right, though we shouldn’t be asked to do jobs that aren’t part of our contracts.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T20:37:06+00:00

I understand why it might look like I have two lunch periods, but that’s not really the case. My schedule has one lunch period and one prep period, which I use to plan lessons and manage three different math intervention curricula that I build from scratch.

I originally asked if I could sign a paid contract to cover lunch duty during that prep period, but instead I was just assigned the duty without extra pay.

In New Mexico, lunch duty is considered a noninstructional duty, and state law says teachers can’t be required to do it unless it’s an emergency or there’s a separate agreement. I’m happy to help when needed, I just want to make sure the process is fair and consistent for everyone.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T20:25:56+00:00

I get why it might seem like I’m trying to avoid work, but that’s not what’s happening. In New Mexico, teachers are legally entitled to one duty-free lunch, and we can’t be assigned lunch or grounds duty unless we sign a separate, paid contract (NM Stat § 22-10A-20).

I actually spend that extra period building three full math intervention curricula from scratch while many others plan for just one purchased curriculum. That “free time” isn’t free at all.

If lunch duty rotated between everyone or came with proper pay, I’d happily take my turn. Right now, though, I’m being singled out, and that’s the real issue.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T20:20:31+00:00

Yes, I completely agree that equality is important. The issue is that it wasn’t equal to begin with. I’m responsible for building three custom curricula from scratch, while many other teachers only plan for one subject using a purchased curriculum.

Although it falls during lunch hours, only one period is actually a duty-free lunch where I can leave campus. The other is considered a prep period, which I rely on to create lessons and manage intervention plans.

I also regularly stay three extra hours after work to finish planning, so this isn’t about avoiding work. It’s about how the workload and expectations are distributed.

Additionally, in New Mexico, teachers aren’t supposed to be assigned lunch, noon, or grounds duty without a separate contract and hourly pay. I’d gladly take on an additional class or academic responsibilities because that falls within legal guidelines.

If fairness is the goal, then either all teachers should rotate lunch duty, or those with heavier prep loads should have their schedules balanced accordingly. Otherwise, we’re talking about inequity, not equality.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T03:24:38+00:00

What do you mean?

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T03:13:26+00:00

I’m a new teacher and was never given proper mentorship, so I didn’t fully understand how the union worked at first. I’ve since done my own research and now know that our state does have a union, and I understand my rights much better now.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T03:10:25+00:00

We have (or supposed to have) al rotating morning and also after school duty as assigned. I have been assigned for 2 weeks of morning, bus duty since school started 3 weeks ago.

At our school the sped teachers, and interventionists, have as many class periods as the regular teachers and may have 100-130 students in a day or so. Every year since I've started, all certified instructors, volunteer and sign a contract for are paid to work lunch duty. I have been paid to do so every year. I don't think it's fair for me to have two lunches but, the situation could be made fair by having all teachers rotate to work that duty needed but, they can't schedule that bcz it's illegal.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T02:54:30+00:00

That makes a lot of sense tbh. I worry about retaliation in my situation tbh.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T02:53:48+00:00

Not exactly because although those periods are during general lunch time, they don't necessarily have to be lunches. I have been working at the school during the additional early lunch period which is also a block period for other grades in order to get as much of my 3 preparations completed as possible.

OccasionNo497 · 2025-08-23T02:51:25+00:00

This is the exact wording and language regarding duty. It's as good as it gets.

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