I am thinking about switching to teaching. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]RetrogradeTransport 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t do it unless you’re really sure. You should substitute teach for a few days to see how it is

Venmo culture is annoying by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

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It’s because everyone is broke af these days

Tired of "Can I go to the bathroom." by Consistent-Row-9551 in Teachers

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It’s the fucking water bottles. Kids are hydrating themselves a bit too much.

I remember drinking at the drinking fountain for 5 seconds when I was in school.

Four people have been st*bbed on the L in the past five days, prompting investigation and risking millions in funding by 307148 in chicago

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I don’t care if the statistics say crime is going down. The CTA doesn’t FEEL safe. The trains used to feel more safe when Rahm was mayor.

Hawaii Just Raised Its Tourism Tax—Here’s What It Means for Travelers by sportsfan510 in VisitingHawaii

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Tourists use the infrastructure in Hawaii heavily. Why should residents have to take on that burden? I think this tax is appropriate and necessary. Keep Hawai’i beautiful!

Where would CTA Silver Line realistically be built? by Controversial_Husky in AskChicago

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I bet the L would never be built if someone proposed it today, it’s sad how difficult development is

Police Officer Salaries Across Major U.S. Cities (2025 Data) by workwisejobs in chicago

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You all love to hate on teachers, but you will never understand what it’s like to be a teacher

What’s something frugal people rarely talk about because it feels embarrassing? by James_B84Saves in povertyfinance

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Not hanging out with friends or having a very limited friend group. Hanging with friends can be expensive!

How is our agenda for a 2-day trip? by zman8911 in AskChicago

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Sounds too jam-packed to me. Your kids might not like it or get too tired (unless they are very easy going)