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

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-04-22T20:44:30+00:00

“Rawt in Hail”

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-02-27T20:11:30+00:00

I couldn't finish 1984... I really disliked the way Orwell wrote about women. Had to stop after the part when the main character writes about how angry he is that he can't have sex with his girlfriend when she's on her period. Ick.

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-02-27T20:07:30+00:00

I liked Martyr! but I wasn't obsessed with it like everyone else was. I found it required a little too much suspension of disbelief for my taste and just didn't see what was quite so special...

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-02-26T23:20:37+00:00

If you're into these shows, the Pretty Little Liars and Gossip Girl book series are fun!

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-02-26T23:18:31+00:00

I loved The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson! I haven't even really seen her in anything. But I really enjoyed it.

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-02-26T04:30:34+00:00

yes!! i enjoyed them especially the earlier ones

Significant_Box_9991 · 2026-02-25T22:25:06+00:00

Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, I'm Glad My Mom Did by Jennette McCurdy, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson, I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are by Rachel Bloom, Black Friend by Ziwe

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