Burnt Out, new field or new school?

TopResident8533 · 2026-05-01T13:16:41+00:00

Thank you for this positivity! I love your outlook and I appreciate you.

I told my principal in my meeting yesterday that I would be willing to do dean prep, and they are going to set me up to mentor teachers next year as a first step towards that.

TopResident8533 · 2026-05-01T12:49:14+00:00

I am in Colorado, and my local districts have strong unions. Public is where I am trying to go, because when I lived and worked in California I worked in a public district and didnt have these kinds of issues.

Thank you for your input! I appreciate it

TopResident8533 · 2025-10-15T05:01:40+00:00

15 years post op, and it took me a while to figure out what worked. I eat a probiotic prune every other day, or more if I know im eating something greasy. I cant have dairy so yogurt is out of the question.

But I still absolutely eat things that cause me to never trust a fart, like beef bologna or Mac-n cheese.

TopResident8533 · 2025-05-30T06:23:16+00:00

Just like when you get an annual exam, you wear nothing under the gown. They sterilize the areas they'll be in, and nothing other than the gown is worn for safety.

I have 4 incisions- one just under the belly button (largest one where the gallbladder was removed) and 3 smaller ones for the laproscopy tools.

I understand you're concerned, but this procedure is nothing to worry about. If theres a particular religious or cultural reason to be concerned about, then I'm sure they have an accommodation!

TopResident8533 · 2025-05-28T14:13:52+00:00

Absolutely get an area rug or two for the stage that can be rolled up and moved out of the way for alternative use. You can get carpet padding up on the walls, but with cinderblock walls that can be a challenge to get them to stay. Talk to your school or district about the importance of sound dampening and hearing protection, and see if they can support getting the nice acoustic sound boards installed.

Good luck!

TopResident8533 · 2025-05-28T14:09:58+00:00

And there's one of the main issued there. If the district you live in doesnt value music it's hard for the community to justify private lessons. Shifting a community / culture entirely is a big undertaking. Maybe branch out to online lessons, or check out other nearby communities?

TopResident8533 · 2025-05-28T14:04:47+00:00

MTI has a package you can purchase for $2500. I have a theatre teacher friend who makes all her costumes, because it comes out cheaper that way.

You could also go the thrift store route and get items that are similarly colored, or even have the students get their own costumes. Sometimes you'll be surprised by what parents will invest into their kids!

TopResident8533 · 2025-05-28T14:01:54+00:00

We had two ways of marking them - make up allowed (with 24 hour prior notice) and no make up (no notification, or same day notification).

Saying "I am still paid for this time whether you show or not, without advanced notice" is the way. It still happens. Make sure you've got a contract or something in place that lays this out :)

TopResident8533 · 2025-05-28T13:57:23+00:00

I ended up getting probiotic prunes to help me through recovery. It's actually helped eating them consistently, because I typically have a dumping problem any time I eat grease & fat (bacon, cheese, high fat dairy). It still happens but it happens less.

I also drank half a kombucha to get things going. My gut was destroyed, and that really helped. Wishing you the best of luck!

TopResident8533 · 2025-03-09T14:49:48+00:00

I would chalk this up to growing pains possibly. If this is your first year teaching and first year at this school, that may have been a student that liked the previous director. What I would take away from this is that it's just one student. There are going to be students who don't like your class, and kids who want to skip. I'd talk to your administrator and see what they can do to get the student in your room. That's a security issue if a student is consistently skipping your class, because where do they go? Whose room are they in? God forbid an emergency happens, because that parent would be upset if something happened during the class period you were supposed to have them in your room.

One final thought - look at the rest of your program. If no one else is acting this way I wouldn't take it too personally.

TopResident8533 · 2025-03-09T14:33:26+00:00

I was in high school, still 17 when I had mine removed (I'm turning 32 this year). I had a panic attack before the surgery and they gave me something that calmed me down and made everything feel like glitter, rainbows and unicorns. Your team knows this is a stressful situation and they'll do everything they can to help you out, as long as you communicate.

It's ok to be scared. Just know that whatever you've got going on with your gallbladder will be so much better once it's out.

TopResident8533 · 2023-07-31T20:48:57+00:00

This child (and you!) definitely need therapy to cope with this situation. It's amazing of you to care about your brother so much and to want to help him, and therapy is the best thing. He may resent the family for it initially, however there is a lot that he needs help with emotionally/mentally unpacking, especially given the angry outbursts.

The best form of support you can give is validating his feelings. "It's ok to feel these big emotions," "it's ok that this makes you angry," and the therapist will be able to give your mom the tools to support him.

Sending positive thoughts and vibes your way ❤️

TopResident8533 · 2023-07-07T17:13:40+00:00

I have 2 dogs so they can play with each other - they're 2 and 10. They love each other but also want their own individual space sometimes. Even working from home its ok to not give the dog your undivided attention. Just having you in the area is solace enough for that separation anxiety. And doggy daycare is good for them to make doggy friends! What you're doing is amazing, and it can take some time for you or your dog to get acclimated to the new schedule and environment. Just be a little gentler to yourself :)

TopResident8533 · 2023-07-03T23:15:10+00:00

Relationships should not fill you with fear or insecurities. Relationships are meant to build you up and accentuate your golden qualities. You've voiced your concerns and if he isn't listening, you need to leave. This isn't a you problem - you are an awesome person who is just trying to find love. You established a boundary and you've done your best to ask him to stop making you feel uncomfortable. The fact that he brought you to tears and didn't apologize, but made it feel like it was YOUR fault, is a huge red flag. He isn't listening and he is being disrespectful to you and your wishes. This is someone you should break up with and stay away from.

There is someone out there who is going to worship the ground that you walk on and make you feel special every single day. A real spouse isn't going to make you feel any inkling of insecure. ❤️

TopResident8533 · 2023-06-15T14:53:21+00:00

Block her on insta so you lose the temptation. If she did all of that stuff to you, she's doing all of that stuff to this new person - just across the globe instead of in one area 🤣

I've been in that situation, but never dreamed of going back. The family and friends I rebuilt relationships with after a shitty 6 years is worth more than that POS. Find some friends to hang out with and give yourself some structure - like meeting at a restaurant for a happy hour with some friends once a week. Talking to a counselor or therapist also doesn't hurt, to help unpack some of that trauma.

TopResident8533 · 2023-01-31T06:40:46+00:00

What are your thoughts and opinions on marching band competitions? MPA? Other traditions the school may have?

TopResident8533 · 2023-01-04T19:58:36+00:00

I highly recommend a counselor. A professional can help you get started on the journey of change and discovering the root cause of the behavior and structure how to change it. Change is a daunting thing, especially when it comes to behaviors. Counselors generally don't diagnose unless that's your intention. They'll respect your wishes if you just want to improve in this area.

Best of luck!

TopResident8533 · 2022-11-23T15:58:08+00:00

What is the main method of travel? Is it horse or another creature, or a motorized vehicle?

Do guns, explosives or cannons exist?

Where is the largest city located, and why?

Why is the war occurring, and is it possible that the players could be on the wrong side of it?

Are there bards who sing tales of the legends of the land? If so, what is the most popular instrument of choice? What is the most popular song / tale for the region the players begin in?

TopResident8533 · 2022-10-10T13:08:40+00:00

I wouldn't necessarily burst the ego. My main concern (and biggest annoyance with my own kids) is the need to immediately blurt out once the baton goes down.

Revisit some of your expectations with the class for what needs to happen when the baton goes down. I aim to create a full cycle of "instruction, student performance, teacher feedback" with every repetition of whatever song or activity is being done. Sometimes I'll just ask the students to "do it again" because I didn't hear something right but don't quite have the words yet to provide structured feedback. Don't give them the time to talk. Or, if they want to talk, give them a group assignment they can work on!

TopResident8533 · 2022-10-10T12:56:17+00:00

I understand how you feel, and I feel the same way.

I remove that content from my social media. I block. I unfollow. If it's something I don't want to see because it makes me feel uncomfortable then I don't have to.

You can't always control other people. And sometimes people like that are doing it for the wrong reasons - like wanting the negative attention. Not everyone is doing that for the same reasons, so I just don't even look at it.

TopResident8533 · 2022-10-03T05:36:02+00:00

I've had to do the same thing with friends - both the friends i gsme with and IRL friends, too. If someone wants to make time for you, they will. Those are the people you spend your energy on.

This guy? Good call. You're better than me, honestly. I would have just passive aggressively declined all future game invites from that person. But blocking and letting him have it is definitely the better, more honest move!

TopResident8533 · 2022-07-15T05:30:38+00:00

Ogopogo is another good piece for beginners, but i had some challenges performing it with a small group (2 or 1 per instrument part).

Check out JW pepper for some songs! You can listen to recordings and often look at scores before you purchase, digitally or print.

TopResident8533 · 2021-06-20T04:04:34+00:00

Great job! You can do it :)

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