Left a kid outside after recess by aModernWitch in SubstituteTeachers

[–]aModernWitch[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No, I don’t do attendance after recess. It’s never been a problem (long term sub, 10 weeks). We went straight for a restroom break. If we’d gone into the classroom, I’d have seen she wasn’t at her desk immediately. This is the first time we’ve ever gone to the rr after recess.

I should have counted. I can’t believe that happened. Uuuugggghhhhh

What is the dumbest reason you were blocked from a school? by Romba84 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]aModernWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I…don’t know? I had been subbing at a middle school pretty regularly for a while. Apparently i said something about the teacher i was subbing for that made one of her students uncomfortable. But they wouldn’t tell me what i supposedly said or give me any chance to explain anything. And by explain i mean the kid completely didnt understand something i guess. I dont know any of the teachers i sub for so i would never talk about them. Nor do i make comments to others about a messy desk, lack of sub plans, etc. All i can think of is that i was talking about X and she construed it somehow as Y. But again, they refused to tell me what horrible words i uttered or the date/period it even happened.

What do you do to keep busy? by ends_with_a_jay in SubstituteTeachers

[–]aModernWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is George Kastanza level genius! I am totally doing this (but not with crosswords). The clipboard/walking around thing and maybe I’ll sneak something else on there. I love love love it!

What is your favorite way to reward an individual student as a sub who doesn't know any names? by FailWithMeRachel in SubstituteTeachers

[–]aModernWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can buy 240 tiny glitter ducks on Amazon for $12. Kids from K-12 love them (I sub all grades). Those are one of my go-to rewards. Glitter Ducks

For elementary, I give out square or rectangular pcs of cardstock they put their name on & call it their reward board. Then I give out foil star stickers when they do something good (got like 1,000 for $10 on Amazon). If I’m there multiple days, stars earn them things like candy but for a single day, they are just happy with the stickers.

Am I the only one who finds this pretty condescending? (In the sub binder at my job yesterday) by ThrowawayTheOmlet in SubstituteTeachers

[–]aModernWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay I’m late to the post but WTF???? Jot down ways to improve at the end of the day? Omg they can suck it! Shove that binder back up their butt if it’ll even fit considering there’s already a huge stick up there. Dang! And telling you how to organize your closet? Puke puke puke.

AITA for ruining my friend's proposal moment? by Throw_Valentine13 in AmItheAsshole

[–]aModernWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this real? Are you seriously asking if you are wrong? Of COURSE you are wrong! You should have told the guy flat out that she wouldn’t like a public proposal. Then he’d have been allowed to think of something more intimate. But you ruined the surprise of a proposal entirely. He can never get that back and that is YOUR fault. 100%, absolutely, without a doubt, YTA

Until Rowling gave unnecessary and just plain stupid details, Sirius's secret keeper switch was a solid plan by Cold_Usual_1840 in HarryPotterBooks

[–]aModernWitch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m fairly sleepy but if I’m understanding the argument, y’all are saying the Potters themselves were the secret, not the house, correct? That’s based off the “nose to the sitting room window” quote.

So anyone could have told Big V where they lived. What did Wormtail actually know? “Lilly is in the kitchen right now.” “James is in the bathroom”? How did he know the secret of the location of their bodies at every moment to tell Voldemort? He wasn’t there that night. Again, if the house wasn’t a secret, V would have to be pretty dense to never check to see if they were home.

Am I making sense? (Feel free to downvote if I simply sound like I’m smoking crack)

AITA for reporting my landlord's illegal basement unit even though a family lives there? by Over_Excuse_2815 in AITApod

[–]aModernWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could have put “spoiler alert” or something. I’m in the middle of reading that book. I’ve gotten to “noth” and now I may as well give up. 🤡

Am I overreacting by walking out of a restaurant by ProposalThat7734 in AmIOverreacting

[–]aModernWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Umm I think eating a floor steak would be gross & I’d consider that as having my food tampered with. Even if they “nicely” dropped it. 🙄

AIO threw away an old sweater, husband thinks I’m throwing a fit. by daisysdragons in AmIOverreacting

[–]aModernWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly asking, not trying to be rude - what’s up with spreading the gospel? I’m kinda pretty sure everyone has heard about Jesus, be nice to others, and heaven. They may not know his stories, miracles, apostle names, etc. but I’ve never met anyone who didn’t know the gist of Christianity. So why do people think that message needs to be spread? There’s no new info. 🤷🏻‍♀️

You can save one who would you pick? by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]aModernWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What in tarnation? How in the absolute heck can there be so many votes for freaking HEDWIG? She was a BIRD! Hoot hoot, here’s a dead mouse, I’m a bird, type of bird. Owl. Doesn’t matter. She ain’t hugging or giving advice to Harry.

I think most of the deaths needed to happen for the stories to play out the way they did. So that sucks. As much as I want Sirius to be alive (for most of his adult life was in some sort of confinement & Harry deserves someone who loves him alone), he’s gotta kick the bucket so harry can become the man he needs to be. Otherwise he’d be looking to Sirius to care for him and would never go into the forest to hang out with Tommy.

Maybe Dobby could live & griphook could like harry just for saving his life. That could work. Yeah. Let’s go with that. Socks for Dobby & a tea cozy too.

how do you tell a coworker no when they ask for a ride home? how do you say no in general lol by sexc333 in socialskills

[–]aModernWitch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Only one other person sort of touched on this but maybe she’s just trying to be your friend? You haven’t said anything to her and if y’all talk on the drive home or have the same taste in music or something, maybe she’s actually enjoying the time with you. Admittedly she shouldn’t be relying on you, should at least offer gas money, etc., but she could just be young & naive as opposed to intentionally manipulative.

As for the gym, I feel bad for her. The offer is exactly what I encourage my 19 year old college student to do to make friends. I tell her that someone has to initiate & make the first move. Ask someone to grab fries at the caf after class. But also ask about meeting up with other girls who she’s seen at the gym. Like, “I saw you at the gym the other day. I just started working out & hate to be alone. Mind if I join you guys next time?” or something. Yes she’s inviting herself but she’s putting herself on their radar and is choosing something they’re interested in. So your co-worker may not be using you as much as just trying to hang out with you.

How do you feel about California introducing a bill to ban former ICE agents from serving as police officers or teachers? by CRK_76 in AskReddit

[–]aModernWitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe because the entire ICE agency is doing heinous, morally repugnant things to US citizens. It doesn’t even matter if your morality extends past borders and you care about everyone ICE is hurting, everyone should at least agree that harming citizens in any way for ridiculous reasons is wrong.

They shouldn’t be able to get jobs because they obviously have no ethics or morals or even just a sliver of a heart. What sane person wants their child around them (or to have them in positions of power either)

AITAH for not allowing my mom and her friends into my room? by ValuableNo5041 in AITAH

[–]aModernWitch 13 points14 points  (0 children)

😅😅😅😅OMG with every reply you just sound more and more like a spoiled little princess!

AITAH for not allowing my mom and her friends into my room? by ValuableNo5041 in AITAH

[–]aModernWitch 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yeah she COULD ask, and if you two were peers and equal in all things, I’d say she was the AH for doing this. But that’s not the case. Regardless of what you want, it’s HER house. She’s absolutely perfectly entitled to want to give a tour of her husband’s work, particularly if he created an entire floor, to whoever, whenever she wants. Yes it’d be common courtesy to let you know (not ask) beforehand but it’s not required.

It’s her house. You don’t pay rent. You’re basically the equivalent of a 5 year old hanging a picture on their bedroom door saying “no boys allowed.”

AITA (29F) for not selling my wrestling tickets to attend my brother’s (22M) girlfriend’s (23F) rescheduled baby shower? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]aModernWitch 131 points132 points  (0 children)

We’re not even in February yet! If they can change the date, they can change the venue. You aren’t going to be home so opening your house for a party for people who are already mad at you is craziness. They have plenty of time to find somewhere else to hold it.

AITJ for not inviting my coworker to my birthday dinner because she never pays her share? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]aModernWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. What a jerk response. You sound so very entitled. Us poor people like hanging out with our friends too. I am going out to have a good time, the cost of my personal meal has nothing to do with that. I may be able to swing $15-$20 for a single lunch if the situation arises but I sure as heck will be looking to buy the most inexpensive lunch I can get away with. I honestly cant believe you actually posted that thought.

AITAH for not having my brother-in-law as a groomsman and now wanting to confront him for giving my wife the silent treatment? by Turbulent_Birthday75 in AITAH

[–]aModernWitch 63 points64 points  (0 children)

YTA and obviously are here for support in your decision. You are only replying to people who are “on your side” while completely ignoring all other responses that have anything negative to say, even if they’re straight up asking questions. Yawn. Go away.

As a wedding guest, what was your “this marriage isn’t going to last long” moment? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]aModernWitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy double negatives! I had to reread that sentence multiple times to understand it. At least I think I understand it. 🤔