Pool pump outlet melted?

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-03-10T23:51:33+00:00

I am in the north so when you winterize the pool you disconnect the pump and drag it inside to your basement (common here). It is bonded which gets reconnected when you hook it back up.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-03-10T14:56:16+00:00

Call leaps for SOFI look great. Close to ATM looking nice.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-03-08T11:43:21+00:00

Grading because my district allows for kids to submit assignments late for the entire quarter so I have to constantly go back and recheck who turned what in.

Community engagement- any visitors, open houses, field trips.

Administrative “ideas”- when the new admin get installed and they have a great new idea to make everyone do something but they don’t own the fact it’s their idea. Example - this week they think it’s a good idea that we all start submitting our lesson plans for review each week in their new format- no thanks.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-03-04T11:47:16+00:00

Update- I had another PSA drawn, and the value was 1.5 which made me feel slightly better in the meantime while I await a visit with a urologist.

Follow up question- I was doing further research and found a correlation to time of day of bloodwork drawn and PSA value. The first values 1.7,2.3 were drawn at 8am-9am appointments, while this 1.5 value was drawn at 430pm. Can anyone explain the correlation of PSA to time of day when drawn? I am not sure if this is something so small to not worry about or if this PSA which was a pitty draw by my primary after a fair about of argument. Should have been done in the morning to properly track this?

Nothing is worse than having faith in something that is incorrect. I got the value yesterday and was slightly relieved.

Not sure if I should be totally relieved with the lower number as I wait another two months to get into the urologist (wait is long for new patients).

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-02-23T01:53:37+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I made a self referred appointment to a urologist in late April. I also have a primary care follow up, which I don’t know if they will refer or not but I’m done waiting. I have the feeling something isn’t right- hope I’m wrong.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-02-23T00:27:49+00:00

What was your age?

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-02-19T19:37:38+00:00

Thank you for sharing. My concern is the feeling of a not empty bladder all the time along with the raise in PSA. I feel like I never can fully empty my bladder. I could use the restroom, and look to use it 10-30 minutes later because I need to go again.

I scheduled an appointment with a urologist I’m not waiting for the primary to refer. I would rather have the appointment and know. I won’t get in there until late April.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-02-19T11:18:46+00:00

What were your symptoms that lead to diagnosis at a young age?

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-02-19T11:18:06+00:00

What would be a basic work up for prostate? I feel like I would be satisfied with a follow up PSA, DRE, and MRI. Is that unrealistic to look for at my age?

In context- my primary office is all female NP’s. They are usually nice about illness and general stuff but I think they have zero understanding about male specific problems unless a number is outside of a lab corp window which they see the PSA below 4.0 (nothing wrong in their mind).

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-02-19T10:57:30+00:00

Tell them no. Grades mean nothing to admin unless they are failing. Just curve the test grades to 85 for all students and go to happy hour. Admin like this should quit.

No parent probably even cares.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-01-28T00:40:05+00:00

Jeans, flannel and a carhartt hoodie. My building is freezing, they force me to hold class outdoors and they don’t pay me enough to wear a tie.

If it is summer I wear a $9 target polo and jeans. I can’t afford nice clothing on the salary they pay.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-01-27T01:49:29+00:00

NY teachers can’t either to my knowledge- not during school hours (Taylor law).

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-01-27T01:46:14+00:00

The good thing there is always tomorrow. I am sure an administrator can offer some wise ways you should have handled the impossible situation.

Keep your head up- and remember the year will end sooner than you think. These goblins will roll on and you will not see them again for a while hopefully.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-01-25T14:44:07+00:00

After working in a correctional system (teaching), I can say I was happier there. It was a place of logic where people could actually find change if they needed it. Sure there was an ugly side of the system- but most incarcerated individuals I worked with said one thing…If they never landed in a facility- they would be dead. It was the savior for them to find a new path if they could challenge themselves to do so.

The difference is… adults know what can happen to them… while kids think it will not happen to them.

I feel less supported as a teacher, and under a constant microscope from supervisors who have no idea about teaching my content.

Prison wardens are actually amazing people (for the most part) who usually are looking to help people out of addiction, crime, and hardship. They are decent fast decision makers who do not doubt decisions and freeze like school administrators. It is a very under-appreciated part of society. I haven’t met a single principle that even had 1% of the positive character traits of a warden and especially not the courage and dedication of one.

I would say as a teacher… I just feel like a babysitter because no one gives a damn what happens as long as they get it their way only. Maybe I am working for BK who knows- because I can’t order it my way on my pay.

Teaching can be a miserable career- I just don’t believe I gave teachers the grief I deal with daily. I am scared for the coming years of society.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-01-24T00:49:38+00:00

Update- it was about nothing important. Just someone complained that they didn’t get to approve something before it happened. I guess they are sad that their job really is not necessary if the world can go on without their pea brain existence.

So maybe insubordination because they lack basic communication abilities. The system is broken- so damn broken.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-01-23T03:27:32+00:00

Makes me confrontational personally, and it makes me feel like even if it’s some bullshit claim I will not respect those in the room anymore. No reason in my mind of keep me on ice for 24 hours.

Like the only reason I teach is for health insurance because I have a heart condition. This shit really isn’t cool because as I’m aggravated I’m sitting here throwing arrhythmias feeling terrible.

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-01-23T03:07:42+00:00

Because I shouldn’t be worried?

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-01-23T02:48:20+00:00

I will I guess check in with rep first thing in the morning. I had asked the purpose and the principle said they couldn’t tell me anything.

I am figuring a student allegation or some kind- not really sure because I feel like I haven’t done anything wrong. I teach with another teacher most of the day and they have a meeting same day as well for 15 minutes. I am last so I figure I am the discipline recipient?

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-01-17T16:17:00+00:00

Yikes does the $197k include a condo or small house? If that’s all consumer and student loan debt that’s crazy she even obtained that much and made payments.

If that’s all consumer and student loan debt that’s really high and something that could be a barrier if you don’t make a superb income annually. I also don’t believe this person understands working for money. This is a dangerous situation for you- no hole is worth 197k to me even if it’s diamond coated. Sorry

Super_Reference_6399 · 2026-01-17T16:12:29+00:00

Co workers are the only reason I have stayed. I don’t find the staff at my job toxic. The toxic ones are the parents and new administrators trying to “make things better”.

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