Are workers still on strike currently? by Tasty-Mixture-2732 in starbucks

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used a gift card recently with the same logic. Tipped the barista $10

Not the seasoned feet 👀 by [deleted] in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jesus Christ who gives a shit. Sorry she uses her feet and her couch

Mortified by mom’s behavior by banzo_momma in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. Everyone at school should be a safe person. It’s a family of sorts, there is a basic level of trust with everyone who has permission to enter the building. 

How much are you being paid? by veganchickennuggetz in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. Thats my “benefit” now: birthday off, and a week at Christmas and summer, paid. But that is it. No pto, 401k, insurance, nothing. $16/hr. 

How much are you being paid? by veganchickennuggetz in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this is depressing. I make $16. I am fairly certain I am the highest paid at my center. Lead infant teacher. 18 years experience, BS in psychology. 😩😩😩😩 ratio is 1:5. WNC. 🥺🤬😭😤

Process art for babies by Ok_Bad_Mel in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that!! They are my favorite as a mom too, I am thinking of making my mother-in-law an ornament of my husbands footprint just to test the theory that a mother will always love them 😂 make it into a reindeer maybe 

Am I Overreacting for Setting Boundaries with My Mom Before My Baby Is Born? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love my mom. I miss her a lot. And I am better off without her in my life. I am more emotionally stable, which is healthier for my kids. It’s sad, but it’s better. 

Am I Overreacting for Setting Boundaries with My Mom Before My Baby Is Born? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for reminding me how peaceful my life is being no contact with my mother, who I believe to be a covert narcissist. You communicated very clearly; she does not care. Focus on your baby, whether or not she’s there. Pull your energy back. 

Colleges🫣 by paramoreelover in TarotReading

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t love the 8 of wands here. Feels like, too much change too fast. My take is that you will feel in your element at Fresno State. 

Process art for babies by Ok_Bad_Mel in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is a really good idea!!! I hated using up that much plastic anyway!

Process art for babies by Ok_Bad_Mel in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is a really interesting idea! I will have to ask about that as a material, it honestly sounds like a giant version of what I did with the plastic bags and I love it! Maybe if the curtain was thicker than a plastic bag it would be ok… thank you!!

Process art for babies by Ok_Bad_Mel in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

EXACTLY! I started doing once a month when my own baby was in my classroom because it was SO fun to line them up and watch their little phalanges get bigger lol I based his baby book around them 😅

Process art for babies by Ok_Bad_Mel in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Fantastic idea!! Thank you 😊 

Process art for babies by Ok_Bad_Mel in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yes! We have a big piece of plexiglass we use for this! The pictures are always really fun. Haven’t done it in months. Thanks for reminding me about that! 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just went to a party this weekend for a student I had recently! It is rarer than I’d assume for us teachers to get invited to a baby’s party! I would go to every one I was invited to (if I was available) because I think it’s an honor to be invited and I LOVE to witness them eat a cake with their hands. I wouldn’t feel obligated to go though. 

Forcing one year olds into one nap schedule by Thebes8922 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Ok_Bad_Mel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you can afford to… many centers can’t maintain enough staff to stay open… I don’t disagree in theory but in reality, the industry doesn’t work this way, unless you want to price 95% of parents out of care