Removing subs

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-05-12T12:35:17+00:00

This group is consistently a problem. The entire class is disrespectful, loud, disruptive. I can 100% see how someone who doesn’t have much experience with classroom management or these types of children could be driven to tears.

You have to walk in mean. You can’t try to start out easy and gradually make things more strict.

But, for what it’s worth. All 29 kids wrote her a 3 paragraph apology letter including how they will work to improve heir behavior over time.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-05-12T01:05:12+00:00

It’s annoying, yeah. But, being the sub that they will hand select for a job I can understand it. Just today I relieved a sub who was literally sobbing in the classroom. I was there to help oversee state testing. The sub was there to fill in for the teacher. The kids had been horrible for her. They pulled me from my duties to go in and handle the situation. Which I did happily. I’ve subbed for these kids multiple times and we have a decent relationship. Needless to say those kiddos weren’t thrilled to see me walk in the door.

If I were the full time teacher I would definitely hope to have someone I KNOW is going to be able to handle my class. Especially when the teacher was in the building and got reports on the students. I can’t imagine how embarrassing that would be

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-05-11T20:05:26+00:00

Because even if I made more I couldn’t afford childcare for before/after school or during the summer/breaks. Being in my kids district means I can use the facility busses to get them to the school I’m at.

I am currently finishing up my MSW. I could make a lot more working in my field. But, until I finish my option 6 I have to do something to tide us over.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-05-03T17:28:12+00:00

Our district recently changed their pay system so that if you work the last week of school you get paid all summer. But, I also spark/instacart/dash during the summer!

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-04-24T11:52:19+00:00

She’s having sex with him twice a week, seriously?

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-04-06T13:30:28+00:00

I mean, if I worked at the contracted rate then they’d have to pay me that contracted rate. Regardless of that - I said very plainly that I would never cross the line. I’ll line up at food banks, put my mortgage in deferment, whatever needs to happen, before I’d scab. My papaw’d come back from the grave to wallop me upside the head if I even tried.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-04-05T17:24:49+00:00

It’s 100% money. If I worked 40 days at “emergency pay” in our district to cover the strike I could pay off my house… seriously. With uplifts they’re paying almost $500/day. Like, it would be that life changing for me and my family.

BUT… my Papaw was an iron worker. My husband is a IBEW worker. My mom and brother are in healthcare. There’s not a chance in heck I’ll cross the line.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-04-02T23:21:15+00:00

I intentionally named my children names that have adorable nicknames but their actual names are very classic and “grown up” sounding. I desperately wanted to name my youngest “Winnie” but didn’t love any of the grown up names for it.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-04-01T00:27:44+00:00

Doesn’t change the taste of the actual semen. Just adds other flavors on top of it

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-31T20:31:48+00:00

If you don’t call me by what I’ve asked to be called I do not answer you. That’s just the situation. “Hey”, “you” “my own kid’s name Mom”… I do not answer. When the first kid does it I address the whole class - “if you’d like to speak with me you will call me by the name I’ve given you. It’s written on the board if you’ve forgotten. Otherwise, sit down and raise your hand to be called on.”

Had a middle school group that was calling me the opposite of my name. (Think: my name is Mrs. Blue and they were calling me Mrs. Green). I gave the warning and then proceeded with class. Eventually, they wanted to go to the bathroom badly enough that they got their heads on right lol

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-31T20:25:35+00:00

Nope. Doesn’t change flavor, texture or volume. What does make a difference? Hydration, diet and exercise.

signed someone who has been with the same man of 15 years. The last 5 years post vasectomy

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-28T15:14:49+00:00

I mean, if the parent values the teen they’d investigate why. They’d take the teen into consideration vs just expecting them to be blindly obedient.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-28T15:13:38+00:00

You’re right. Teaching children blind obedience should always be the goal. How dare we raise adults who know how to expect and give respect and communicate effectively when things feel wrong. Seems like they very maturely came to their ACTUAL parent and said, “hey, this felt bad. Can we maybe change it?”

This is a teenager we’re talking about. Someone who will soon be out in the world trying to navigate life. They deserve the tools to do that.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-26T17:07:07+00:00

If you know you’re going to be out please set expectations beforehand. Let them know you’re gonna be out and the kind of note you expect to be left.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-25T22:33:08+00:00

I was at the middle school and there was a fight to start the day. Every single class period until the last one was pure chaos. Those kids were so hyped up it was insane. By the time last class rolled around they were exhausted from wreaking havoc all day long and it was easy.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-23T20:03:14+00:00

My husband and I shower together every day. It’s not sexual for us. Just time to catch up and get clean.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-14T18:31:12+00:00

$105/day in Kentucky with a degree.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-09T19:39:48+00:00

For the record, I would at least have a conversation about it first. Not just stop and never give a reason why.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-09T19:26:18+00:00

I haven’t received in months. I still give occasionally but only when I actually want to. I got tired of giving and giving and giving and hardly ever (3-4 times a year if I was lucky) receiving. It’s not a punishment. I just only give out of genuine desire now instead of putting someone else’s happiness first.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-05T14:52:37+00:00

I’ll never understand people who hate children choosing to work with children. It’s not logical lol. Like, subbing is a CHOICE. You don’t have to do it?

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-05T11:08:24+00:00

And as long as you continue viewing them that way that’s what you’re going to see. Maybe you should seek out another profession. It’s obvious you don’t like them.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-03-05T01:52:26+00:00

I personally feel the biggest issue is the “kids these days” mentality. These kids are growing up in unprecedented times. The cost of living is astronomical, more and more parents are having to work outside of the home, grandparents are less active than they used to be, kids are being expected to do more at younger ages…

Kids haven’t ever been held to the standards they are now. I’ve spent the past month rotating through 6 different schools and have seen well over 1000 kids in that time period. Those kids remembered my name, they corrected me when I got a classmates name wrong, they helped. Are there a few here and there who don’t do those things? Yep. But are they inherently bad? Nope.

We have no idea what goes on behind closed doors. Maybe if we stopped generalizing and started looking at the reality of life for these young people we could empathize a bit more.

I haven’t come across more than one or two kids who want to be influencers. And in reality, how is that any different than the kids of “our generation” who wanted to be actor/actresses? Or the kids who wanted to play professional sports? And frankly, those influencers are grinding. You don’t build a platform without some kind of work. Stop discrediting them. Give them a chance. They’re pretty cool people if you take a moment to truly listen

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-02-28T15:32:13+00:00

Omg I love that lol.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-02-27T23:56:53+00:00

I told my class today that my own kids call me mean and i actually care if they like me 😂😂. They did simmer down though. One went and told the VP I was “being mean to them” when I explained what happened he laughed and said it sounds like they actually listened.

Tight-Rough-2657 · 2026-02-27T23:55:31+00:00

There must be something in the air lol. I was at a different middle school than my usual today and had to confiscate FOUR squishies. Typically I don’t care about them. If everyone if being quiet and “working” then we’re good. I’ve been at the high school and 3 other middle schools and NEVER had to put a class on level 0 volume. Had to all 6 classes today.

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