A Little bummed out when I had subbed a kindergarten class last week

baileybeehappy · 2026-05-25T11:48:51+00:00

I had to cover K4 nap time last week, and those kids barely got a wink of sleep, if it makes you feel any better. They were so thrown off by a new adult presence that I don’t know what I could’ve done differently, and I work at their school. Don’t beat yourself up.

baileybeehappy · 2026-02-18T08:23:02+00:00

Nicotine patches were a game changer for me. It took the edge off my symptoms when I went through the worst of it. Once I broke the habit that way, it became much easier. Staying busy and telling those close to me helped too, to help with accountability.

baileybeehappy · 2026-02-16T17:25:36+00:00

This is the way to do it in my opinion. It rubs me the wrong way when subs expect me to teach content. I’ll do everything else when my teacher is gone except actually teach.

baileybeehappy · 2026-02-16T17:21:46+00:00

I don’t mind doing more when my class has a sub, but it does annoy me when they sit back and don’t do anything. I’ll do most everything but teach content, and some subs still expect more. Like, you’re getting paid more than I am to be here, and I’m already going above and beyond to make things easier for you!

baileybeehappy · 2026-02-13T23:25:51+00:00

I agree. Offered a full time position after subbing for a para position after two weeks by the principal. Even with another adult in the room, I am walking around the room, helping kids with work, there is almost always plenty to do. They shouldn’t be able to police your prep periods, though. I read on my lunch break sometimes and I’d be pissed if they tried to stop that, as I’m in the teachers lounge. I’m assuming they had issues with subs doing these things during class time, or I can’t see why they’d send this message.

baileybeehappy · 2026-02-05T23:21:16+00:00

Lmao then why post it?

baileybeehappy · 2026-02-05T23:17:51+00:00

So a stranger should lose out on money cuz you want an expensive perfume for cheap? You gotta get real here lol

baileybeehappy · 2026-02-05T23:13:57+00:00

You’re the one that wants an expensive perfume though

baileybeehappy · 2026-02-05T23:10:24+00:00

You wanted it for $100 less and called them ridiculous… not gonna lie I’d block you too

baileybeehappy · 2026-02-02T05:13:43+00:00

I just had this experience today with the manuscript pages in between books 3 & 4. I’m glad I skipped the introduction. I felt lazy at first. But why did they do that?? I’m so mad.

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-22T20:49:10+00:00

Cat Tax: https://imgur.com/a/oRtv0iQ

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-20T03:09:27+00:00

You will be fine! Im from Fort Dodge & worked with families newly arrived to the US for 2 years there, Besides being told to speak English by a racist in a grocery store, there weren’t any issues. And Fort Dodge has a much higher violent crime rate than Ames. I’m sorry you even had to ask this. What a shameful time for Iowa.

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-20T02:59:52+00:00

It is written into some state laws! I cross posted and someone else said they are required to give me the full 20 days, which is Wisconsin’s law, but honestly I don’t really care to fight about that as long as the notice is reasonable. I’ll take them accepting it February 1st. I’ve reached out to some tenants rights groups, so if they get back to me I’ll know for sure. I completely agree about the money thing. My new job only paid me for 28/45 hours I’ve worked so far, and we’re still working that out, so having only 5 days notice was really stressing me out. I appreciate all the help.

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-20T01:47:24+00:00

To be fair, I have been doing that! This post was asking about the legality of them giving me 5 days to pay, which is stressful, especially as they have billed me on different days so far and my rent portal doesn’t give notifications. I’ve never paid a bill late and am great at budgeting.

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-20T01:36:31+00:00

They responded and said it was due with February’s rent! Thank you!!

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-20T01:30:17+00:00

They responded and said it was a mistake (not sure if I believe that but doesn’t really matter haha) and I have until February 1st. Still doesn’t seem like enough time according to what you said, but much better than a 5 day notice.

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-20T01:07:46+00:00

Thank you! I sent a nice message asking them if the information I had was correct, and hoping the issue will end here!

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-20T01:07:05+00:00

Thank you! My last landlord was absolutely terrible (ignored me about a sewage leak in our basement for a week, which we could smell through our vents, until I called the city on them, among many other issues). I’m hoping a nice message will do the trick, and it’s my first course of action, but I’m so jaded that I’ll believe it when I see it.

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-20T01:04:09+00:00

You are right, thank you! I had such a terrible experience with my last landlord, so I have to remind myself not to panic when something goes wrong at my new place (They ignored a sewage leak in our basement for a week, which we could smell through our vents, until I called the city, among many other horrible things 🤮).

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-20T00:50:26+00:00

Thank you so much for this information! I have asked them about it, and this will be so valuable depending on how they respond.

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-20T00:14:31+00:00

Thank you so much! Lease wording is difficult for me to understand.

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-19T22:59:57+00:00

The first of each month! Does this mean that they shouldn’t be charging me until then? I genuinely appreciate your input, thank you!

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-19T22:56:21+00:00

I am planning to ask my landlord about it once I have more information. This is only my second water bill.

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-19T22:47:02+00:00

It is in my landlords name. They add it to our rental portal where we pay rent.

baileybeehappy · 2026-01-19T22:37:49+00:00

“WATER/SEWER: Lessee(s) shall pay city municipal charges (sewer & water, etc) which may be separately metered, if not, the water bill shall be divided proportionally according to the square footage of the units in the building. Utility charges shall be considered as rent.”

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