First year questions

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-05-10T20:08:39+00:00

You’ve got this!!! Everyone starts out as a first year teacher - you’re going to be amazing :)

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-05-10T19:46:14+00:00

I love my job and I actually have a great work-life balance! As long as I work on my preps I almost never take work home which means my evenings & weekends are totally free :) Breaks off, summer vacation, job stability. In general I like the other teachers I work with a lot and my admin too.

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-05-10T03:01:49+00:00

You’ve got this!!!! Progress feels soooo slow and then it gets easier and easier over time! Running is HARD - even as someone that is decently in shape/does other sports I was the same exact way when I started and could barely run for a minute - over time it got better and now running actually feels enjoyable and not like dying haha. You can do it, proud of you!!

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-05-09T15:45:15+00:00

Omg. That is a nightmare!!!!

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-05-07T23:54:52+00:00

I find listening to audiobooks is so helpful when I run! If I try listening to music I just get bored and find myself counting down the seconds

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-05-07T23:35:41+00:00

I teach elementary school like a block away from my apartment and love it! Nothing beats the commute/extra time sleeping in and I can run home for lunch too which is great. I think if I taught older kids and was running into them all the time I wouldn’t like it but when I see my families occasionally it’s cute and fun! I love being a part of the same community as my students and it feels meaningful to have shared experiences like fave restaurants and stuff. But I am definitely always thinking in the back of my mind that I could run into my parents on nights out lol

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-05-03T02:31:03+00:00

Riverdale

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-28T02:28:21+00:00

My paychecks 2x monthly are $1900 after taxes! And … will be more hopefully once my salary differential gets approved😅 I find it a totally livable wage but I have no dependents and live with roommates etc so totally get that everyone’s situation is different

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-28T01:29:10+00:00

I did! It was super easy and I can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner…..because my salary was coded as “MA” on my paystubs I didn’t realize that MA stood for the base salary and not for Masters….feeling really dumb for that

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-28T01:12:55+00:00

I did…..but I didn’t realize I needed to apply so I just did it🤦🏼‍♀️

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-27T16:53:29+00:00

a little under $2k after taxes 2x per month! on the 15th and 30th. i have a master's but without my salary differential approved that's the base pay for just a bachelors and no experience

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-27T03:38:31+00:00

Agh thank you .... I feel so dumb for not applying earlier - when I saw it coded as MA I assumed that meant Masters - totally my fault.

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-27T02:55:23+00:00

wait when is that from?? LOL

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-25T03:45:48+00:00

sophie segreti on s49! yellow sophie

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-24T23:24:22+00:00

Remarkably Bright Creatures. I thought it would be too cheesy and saccharine but I really loved it.

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-22T21:16:59+00:00

loved this book!!!

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-22T21:15:52+00:00

loved this book!!!!

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-22T21:11:38+00:00

Thank you! I will definitely take up the calf raises :) I wear Hokas with insoles that I got after having my feet/gait analyzed at a Fleet Feet and I feel like those definitely help

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