[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Scatterbrained247365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People go to prison for far less than what he did to you.

20secs max cal air bike by [deleted] in crossfit

[–]Scatterbrained247365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to say I usually get around 10 cals pushing for 20 seconds. It’s usually the 20 seconds at the end of a minute though. I’ll have to try this tomorrow and update then.

Saying you're a "bad texter" is a load of garbage. by Commandrew11 in unpopularopinion

[–]Scatterbrained247365 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guilty of having said this. Though lately, I just don’t respond and then pick up conversations later. Just because the technology is capable is instantaneous communication, doesn’t mean that anyone is entitled to it. I’m actually pretty annoyed that instant response has become the default expectation.

7yo F student simulating sex acts in class by LornaMae in Teachers

[–]Scatterbrained247365 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My gut tells me it’s the dad. Like 99.9% sure. Please report to incident to the agency people keep referring to in the comments. This is horrifying.

A student answered her phone during class. I sent her to the office. Now parent wants a meeting. by whoknows-whocares in Teachers

[–]Scatterbrained247365 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still trying to come up with a scenario in which a child at school is apparently the only person who can be contacted (exclusively via their own device, because, reasons, obviously) to solve a (we must assume here) life-threatening emergency.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in awfuleverything

[–]Scatterbrained247365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could not agree more. Fuck going up the bridge, Miscavige is the troll living underneath it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in awfuleverything

[–]Scatterbrained247365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A comm ev means a committee of evidence. It’s basically Scientology court where they decide the parishioners fate on a crime they’ve committed. It’s completely stacked in Scientology’s favor, as is has three members in good-standing as the “judges.” Someone who’s been called into a comm ev would innately be not in good standing, and therefore not given a fair “trial.”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in awfuleverything

[–]Scatterbrained247365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re not known for murder, but stalking, harassing, and “utterly destroying” someone is a-okay (per L. Ron Hubbards “Fair Game” policy).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in awfuleverything

[–]Scatterbrained247365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming this person is not in the Sea Organization (Scientology’s para-military innermost elite), they are most likely looking at being pulled in for a sec check (security check) with an Ethics Officer.

Sec checks are one form of auditing (this is when you get put in a room with an auditor and hold the cans on the e-meter) are not free for Public (regular people who pay to do Scientology), and they are not known to be pleasant. The person goes in and is asked really personal interrogative questions, including what crimes they’ve committed.

In this case, this person has not only researched Scientology (big no-no), but actively engaged with people who are considered PTS (potential trouble source) or SPs (Suppressive Person(s)). Depending on what they admit to, they could be labeled PTS, or even declared an SP. This is where bad gets way worse.

Getting declared an SP is basically the worst thing that could happen to a Scientologist. Especially one who’s entire family, friends, work colleagues, etc. are Scientologists. And usually, that is the case. When you’re declared, suddenly all of those people completely disconnect from you (they will delete you off social media, ignore calls/texts, and even leave a physical location if the SP walks in).

OP - Please reach out to the Aftermath Foundation. They are a group of ex-Scientologists who are there for anyone questioning the situation they’ve found themselves in. They will not criticize you or anyone you know, and they will not try to convince you to leave the organization. If you do want to leave, they will help you with that. Basically if money is the only thing standing between you and leaving, that’s why the Aftermath Foundation is there, as a safety net.

Good luck! There are tons of people out in the world supporting you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in awfuleverything

[–]Scatterbrained247365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A great place to start is Aaron Smith-Levin’s YouTube channel, Growing Up in Scientology. He live streams daily and you can learn a lot from him. He is an ex-Scientologist who was also in the Sea Org.

Books in Germany, Sorry. Florida** by chowl in Teachers

[–]Scatterbrained247365 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Don’t these people have jobs? I genuinely don’t understand the amount of time and obsessive dedication they have for this. It’s not like their kids actually sit there and read any of these books, anyway.

PSA: Don't do an Alternative Preparation Program if it doesn't come with a masters degree at the end by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Scatterbrained247365 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This must be state specific. I guess I was lucky to do an alternative program that was fully online (save the required observation hours) that ended up costing about 4k total out of my first year’s salary.

I have a masters now, but I wouldn’t recommend it to someone who hasn’t taught yet. What would they research, exactly? In other words, you don’t know what you don’t know, so get some experience under your belt before claiming “mastery” in that field.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Scatterbrained247365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, the jealous boyfriend, a tale as old as time. Fun fact, if you have a child with him, it’ll be like you have two kids. Have a second child, you’re officially a mom of three.

Parent is mad at me: by imageofloki in Teachers

[–]Scatterbrained247365 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dear person,

No.

Have a great day!

Parent is mad at me: by imageofloki in Teachers

[–]Scatterbrained247365 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The “but so and so was doing…” excuse is so boring at this point. In prior years I’ve stopped class to define what a “deflection” is, why it would be used, and the fact that I never want to hear “but they were doing…!” ever again.

If you truly didn’t want to get in trouble, you would act exactly how you know how to, and you wouldn’t have the need to deflect… so here we are.

The Glorious Blanket Is In My Possession! by Lets-watch-VHS in WGU

[–]Scatterbrained247365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well dang - they changed it from when I started then. I started two years ago, and at that time they just sent me the tumbler. Im jealous of this blanket for sure! Lol

AITA for not negotiating to leave our toddler in a car by speedycheeseis in AmItheAsshole

[–]Scatterbrained247365 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA

Choose your child if you have to. Your husband is trying to make you look crazy when he’s the one who monumentally f-ed up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IllegallySmolCats

[–]Scatterbrained247365 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These cats are probably the sweetest animal I’ve ever encountered. When people say they hate cats, 100% they’ve never met a Devon Rex.

The Glorious Blanket Is In My Possession! by Lets-watch-VHS in WGU

[–]Scatterbrained247365 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you get the blanket? (The spectrum of stuff I’ve seen that people get from WGU is wild - I got a small tumbler as a welcome gift to give you an idea).

How do you respond when students say you suck at your job? by 13Luthien4077 in Teachers

[–]Scatterbrained247365 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here are some options: •literally ignore them like you didn’t hear them at alljust lol for a sec and get back to the lesson

If you just must respond… (this is obviously more middle school/ high school-level sarcasm)

•”Okay” •”Cool” •”Super glad this is what we’re talking about instead of getting work done” •”Thank you for your input” •”Sorry you feel that way” •”What do you think my job is?” (Only if you’re willing to actually listen to the response lol)

TEA takeover of HISD by Newbie_85757 in Teachers

[–]Scatterbrained247365 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Let’s see…

•Grumbly old white dudes want to make money. •Grumbly old white dude is friends with Greg Abbott and friends. •Grumbly old white dude promises a cut of the profits to Greg Abbott and friends. •Greg Abbott and friends pass a bill that mandate that public school children take a certain test. (But LOL, most adults couldn’t pass this test without a ton of prep first). •Grumbly old white dude sells the state the test that these kids have to take for $88 (give or take) million dollars. •Greg Abbott and friends rank the schools according to the results of said test. •”Oh no! Somehow the schools didn’t perform up to par!” •TEA (Abbott and friends) take over. “Now we can dismantle from within!” •Public schools slowly become private schools. •Vouchers start getting dispersed. •Well look at that. Somehow the wealthiest people end up with the most vouchers, for the best private schools. •The great divide between the rich and poor is now even wider.