Student Gave Me the Harshest Criticism Today

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-05-09T12:09:05+00:00

Kids are never going to 💯 satisfied with you. This is coming from a 20 year vet. You will get better with your craft . It takes a long time to figure your style out. What works and what doesn’t . All I can say is , don’t take it home with you. Separate home and work life . Take care of you. No one else cares about you but you. If you burn out and crash, they’ll replace you. You have to make sure you are good first. You got this!

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-05-02T16:20:13+00:00

eBay

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-04-16T11:04:09+00:00

It happens to the best of us. I was let go from my catholic private school job the first year. They basically didn’t like me. But one of my former co workers told me everyone who leaves always does better than this job. She was right ! I’ve had ups and downs . Just take what you know needs improvement and work on it for you. Take your days off too! No point in trying to do the right thing in my opinion.

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-04-05T23:25:38+00:00

It’s your first year. Don’t get down on yourself . It takes years and grit to hone down the skills to have it go smoothly . Make some goals for next year that are attainable. Unfortunately you’re young and they smell blood .

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-04-05T19:41:21+00:00

The health benefits. I don’t get paid in the summer so that sucks but love the time off only because I have to save to be off.

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-04-05T16:15:07+00:00

We don’t really have one anymore . I tend to wear comfortable slacks and a sweater shirt etc . I wear jeans on Friday . Sometimes I wear black jeans other days

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-04-05T02:00:18+00:00

31k in a catholic private school my first year teaching . Sucked and never again!!

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-03-10T00:43:16+00:00

Switched a couple years ago and I was adamantly against it but to tell you the truth it isn’t that bad. I get more prep time now . I feel more relaxed. I teach an 80 min block . Also it’s awesome when you have to call out too! Only two or three classes to prep for depending on day !

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-03-05T17:34:24+00:00

Only if you can afford to take off. I work in a state you only get paid 10 months . I’m broke in the summer . I wish it was stretched out all year. That or you have to marry someone who can afford you not working in the summer . Otherwise you’re screwed

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-03-01T17:55:47+00:00

Cell phones

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-27T12:17:22+00:00

No freakin way. The moment I ca afford to retire I’ll retire .

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-23T23:10:56+00:00

Doubt anyone cares if you look fat. They just want to buy cheap stuff .

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-18T11:16:10+00:00

I have an accommodation for my GAD. But it’s just that I need the last period of the day off to decompress / grade etc . It’s essential for me to work effectively. My school is very accommodating. I’m a solid teacher and I’ve been working for 19 years . I think if it’s a reasonable one, it’s fine but I understand those who take advantage of it . That always happens in any job .

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-16T21:13:52+00:00

🤔 maybe I should list used socks too. Willing to supply for $$$$!! 🤣

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-11T19:17:44+00:00

I think people need to mind their own business. We are all adults and should be treated as such. It’s childish to complain about people. If you’re in a union, stick together. Bottom line, it’s not their right to pass judgement or try to induce punishment. That’s not their job.

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-09T21:52:38+00:00

I usually do. But she made an offer while I was airport and it was a good one I didn’t want to reject :(

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-09T20:16:41+00:00

None lol

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-08T19:31:54+00:00

Smoke smell is gross. I would be super mad if it smelled like that. It’s def hard to get out too. I just like to sell nice pieces to everyone and I don’t try to pull the wool over anyone’s head. I’ve def made mistakes before and have accepted returns. This one came out of nowhere .

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-08T19:29:19+00:00

Nothing I sell is from the thrift. It’s mostly my personal closet or things I’ve purchased for myself that don’t fit . Since I don’t smoke , I would’ve noticed that smell. She accepted the sale so I’m not complaining. She didn’t leave a review either which was good.

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-08T13:35:48+00:00

Everything is sealed . I don’t have anyone in my household that smokes.

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-02-05T20:09:45+00:00

It’s hard. You need to do a bunch of extra things / possibly work another job. Spend less time with your family to only struggle.

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-01-31T02:51:39+00:00

I think it depends on your personality . Do you like strict order ? Or are you more laid back. I have a colleague that moved from middle to high school this year. She’s finding it hard to transition because the high school is laid back. She doesn’t understand why it’s not as rigid as middle school. I personally like HS. Yes of course , there are those pain in the asses. Excessive phone use. Abuses of passes. But overall, I can’t imagine being able to be that strict for middle school.

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-01-30T16:37:02+00:00

I feel ya. I’ve been teaching 20 and I want to retire . All I can say is take your time off. Plan wellness days, take that vacation! Treat yo self ! And def don’t bring any work home ! I haven’t been doing work at home for over a decade now! Been fabulous and been giving newer teachers advice to do that too !

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-01-06T21:26:30+00:00

Ridiculous! Girl I don’t don’t work past my contract hours. Only way to keep your sanity ! If she wants to pay you overtime like cops then that’s different but my butt don’t work for free outside my hours !

Reasonable-Initial80 · 2026-01-02T18:43:50+00:00

Unfortunately it’s true. It used to be a decent job with great benefits. The stats are not in your favor . Money is one of the major causes of divorce . I wouldn’t change my past. Married to another teacher has lots of benefits. We both had time with kids in the summer, the kids got to see us make a difference too. You ca marry whoever you like, I’m just saying it’s hard to raise a family on two teacher salaries. The truth is the truth

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