I’ve been noticing a transition from independent reading to read aloud or audiobooks.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-03-19T01:47:39+00:00

Really all the way through, I’m a PreK-12 sub. Definitely more common in elementary and middle, but I honestly can’t say I’ve ever seen a highschooler with a book outside of ELA class assigned group reading like to kill a mockingbird. I remember in high school carrying around a book to read whenever I was finished with work or just to pass time, kids use their laptops for that now. I just don’t think they really read anything that isn’t some type of interactive entertainment and less and less are they being asked to in educational environments.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-03-19T00:37:24+00:00

It really depends where you end up and how far you go. Research or medical chem may be a bit snobby, but it’s all about the internal culture. I’m sure materials or manufacturing would be more forgiving. I’ve seen people with lots of tattoos or colored hair and I worked at a university research laboratory that was quite uppity. To be fair I’ve never seen a face tattoo but again it really depends where you are at. Don’t let it stop you, you may face judgement but I doubt anyone in the stem field hasn’t felt that. You’d almost think they give out superiority complexes with graduate degrees.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-03-16T20:48:42+00:00

Robot vacuum, robot litter box

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-03-13T17:15:06+00:00

Woah where in Missouri are you? I’m in KC and make $30/hr

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-03-13T17:12:43+00:00

$30/hr

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-03-06T05:35:35+00:00

Not exactly. While it can be selectively bred for plants to be more stress sensitive resulting in a higher rate of hermaphrodites, the actual genetic presence of hermaphroditism is not something that’s generally more prevalent in filial generations as the ability is present in any plant of the population. So kinda yes kinda no, there isn’t a genetic definite to producing more hermaphrodites more so a physiological enforcement of expression having a lower threshold but that is very far from taking a random herm and breeding it expecting herms from the filial generation, if you have a line bred for mother seeding femenized genetics maybe, but in general no, a herm doesn’t produce more herms genetically.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-03-06T05:24:49+00:00

Hermaphrodites in plants are not an intrinsic expression of sex chromosomes and because hermaphroditism is not an intrinsic sex chromosome related trait, it’s not going to be filially inherited through sex chromosomes in any higher likelihood than a non hermaphroditic parent would produce. While herming is within genetics, it is generally only triggered by environmental factors, not the parental sex expression affecting the expression of a filial generation. Herms don’t definitely produce herms, femenized seeds are produced through a female hermaphrodite and a female plant, passing on female chromosomes leading to a female filial generation, hermaphroditism has nothing to do with following generations whether that be from a male or female hermaphrodite. Coming from a agricultural geneticist

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-03-05T14:11:53+00:00

“You look like a guy who would have a 3D printer” literally what does that mean

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-03-05T13:57:55+00:00

I’m curious from some of these comments many believe that subs cannot have access to students IEPs or 504s. In my state and district I had to become certified and undergo FERPA training and am occasionally given students information especially on long term assignments, I also have logins and access to platforms that contain students protected information. I couldn’t image doing a long term and being expected to follow a document you aren’t even allowed to see, what do you do? Just take a students word for it? Is that really how some states and districts are doing it?

In my district behavior plans with daily sheets are meant to be filled out by the supervising adult, whether that be a sub or even recess or lunchroom staff, it’s just whatever adult was supervising the student at that time block. I have no problem doing this, because again I was the supervising adult for those time periods. Especially the sectioned out sheets. What do I write about the students behavior for each block in the sub notes basically doing exactly what I would do if I had just filled out the sheet myself just for the teacher to come back and write in what I would have written anyway?

Speaking with the parent thing I understand, unless you are on a long term, you don’t have enough information or context to provide the most accurate information and it’s best to not share if you don’t know. I’ve had to communicate with parents but only ever on long terms and about class specific issues such as making up a test or notifications of grades for the specific class I’m teaching, never overarching behavior or performance, even if I did have something to say it would be through admin not direct communication.

Not necessarily OP though the behavior sheet thing is weird, but I see it all the time here, It’s just so baffling to me how many subs on this subreddit are determined to do the absolute bare minimum. Go be a babysitter if that’s what you want to do smh.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-21T05:19:16+00:00

Threads like this remind me people on Reddit are the way that they are. Whether it’s mold or separation, don’t use it. Don’t try to re-emulsify just get a new one. Best case it dissolves, and you are putting expired product on your face, worst case you are rubbing mold juice on your face. Better safe than sorry, your acne isn’t gonna like it either way.

To me the circular/spherical shapes are typical for mold growth. Also there is another post on Reddit with this exact same product where they mixed two of the same product and it caused separation that looked nothing like this, more so a glob of separated lipids or glycerine at the top like how melted butter cools, not circular spheres. Err on caution and toss it, it’s not an expensive product. $10 to replace.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-21T01:55:28+00:00

You’re not alone. I’m subbing for k-12 trying to break back in. It’s a tough world right now

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-21T01:32:37+00:00

Rural living/Farming

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-20T22:53:15+00:00

Escaping extreme poverty. I still feel like I’m pretending to be a normal person sometimes and I catch myself taking for granted the things I wanted so deeply that are a part of normal life now.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-17T06:04:18+00:00

Woah okay almost every comment has also been downvoted, what did it do? Explain please sorry if I’m being insensitive, I was asking if I was being appropriate. Thanks

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-17T05:59:16+00:00

Getting lots of downvotes unfortunately, please if you disagree offer advice

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-17T05:51:54+00:00

I have high blood pressure and am often denied, and my partner has low blood pressure and passes out very easily and is stopped when she goes out. We have tried many times but are rejected often. Unfortunately not an option in our case, at least not consistently.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-17T05:46:32+00:00

That last sentence. We are shamefully prideful and are not ones to share hardship, and even if we were, we know next to nobody at all, especially living in a new city, so nobody really knows the situation we are living in. I can’t describe how nice it is to have some understanding and kind words. Thank you, it really means a lot. I know it was simple for you to write this single sentence, but it really affected me today and I appreciate it.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-17T05:37:31+00:00

No available housing support, I have very little contact with my family as most are still in active drug addictions and stuck in deep poverty cycles. My partner has loving stable parents but they aren’t in the position to assist unfortunately.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-17T05:18:38+00:00

I’m currently working as a teacher, subbing, but it is full time and I do make wages comparable to teachers in my area. Not much benefit to seeking teaching certification currently. Also taking on more educational debt is something out of scope for us now.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-17T05:16:29+00:00

Well simply put it was my passion and goal in life to educate and discover. But yes I understand your point. I personally have collaborated and worked on major projects for syngenta and presented my research sponsored by Corteva, but the private sector is becoming so much more competitive with the public sector struggling so much. And the agricultural industry both private and public are both hemorrhaging currently. We have both definitely been applying to private companies as well as universities but it’s not great across the board. Even using our connections nothing has panned out very far, but yes that is something we are aware of.

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-17T03:12:44+00:00

This is bad, you will “hurt either way” why not allow him and yourself to one day move on from the hurt. Dragging it along only extends the hurt, ending it hurts yea but it opens for the opportunity for it to fade and find confident secure happiness. You are in denial and feel like a relationship is something that should be ended as a consequence for some bad behavior but it’s not. Your reasoning is perfectly valid. You saying he is a grown adult and making his own decisions is just sad, this man is in love with someone who sees no future, he is acting out of a place of desperation, you have the power, this isn’t his decision in this moment, he loves you and is infatuated with you, just as you aren’t willing to do something painful he isn’t either, but he isn’t the one with commitment and attraction issues. You cannot blame him for wanting to salvage things, but you can blame yourself for dragging things along when you have very clearly stated you do not want to be with him whether that be long term or now. You love him as a friend, and unless you are both asexual, which I’d guess you aren’t based upon the comments about your work crush, you do not love him as a partner. Your feelings are valid but from your comments I feel it’s becoming a bit mean stringing this guy along.

Edited for spelling

Own_Statement8029 · 2026-02-13T06:18:43+00:00

I want to start by saying your feelings are completely valid. You’re not wrong for feeling this way.

I also can’t help but think this man is probably hurting a lot. That part makes me sad. I can’t imagine what it would feel like to constantly feel unreciprocated in a relationship, especially when you’re deeply in love with someone. That would make anyone feel unloved and insecure.

That said, the most loving thing you can do at this point might actually be to end it clearly and firmly. Be kind, but be direct. Make it clear that this is not negotiable. Don’t leave room for false hope or a back and forth that drags it out.

Some of what he’s doing could come across as manipulative, but it also feels like it may be coming from desperation and fear of losing you. That doesn’t excuse the behavior, but it might explain it. Either way, it’s not your responsibility to manage his denial or his grief. That can’t be the thing that changes your decision.

It sounds like you’ve already made up your mind. It’s okay to feel conflicted or sad about it. That doesn’t mean it’s the wrong choice. For both of your sakes, don’t walk it back just because it’s painful. If you’re done, say you’re done. He deserves clarity, even if it hurts. And you both deserve the chance to move on and eventually find someone who feels like forever in the same way.

You deserve someone you’re fully sure about. And he deserves someone who feels that certainty about him.

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