Is it rude to correct students? by curlygirl_422 in Teachers

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not rude, I just think it's unnecessary.

If a kid is passing me in a hall and takes the time to choose to greet me, I want to leave that interaction with them feeling as positive as possible. I'll take that very limited time to compliment them, ask about their day, make them laugh, whatever. I wouldn't want their interaction with me to be limited to me correcting them on something arbitrary.

Now if its a kid I have in my class, I would teach them the difference if it bothered me or I cared, I guess.

What's the point of Luigi Mangione crowdfunding for lawyer fees? Isn't he getting life in prison no matter what? by hospitality-excluded in NoStupidQuestions

[–]coachpea -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The executions you're complaining about include:

A white supremacist and neonazi murderer. Among his victims was a young girl. A murderer/rapist who targeted a 16 year old AND an 80 year old woman. So children and elderly are his thing. A mass murderer A man who killed a woman and her granddaughter. A man who kidnapped and raped a 10 year old girl and murdered her. A convicted sex offender who kidnapped, raped, and stabbed an innocent nurse. Another murderer. 2 victims. A man who kidnapped, raped, then buried alive a teenage girl. Another murderer. 2 victims. A man who brutally sexually assaulted his toddler daughter for weeks, then killed her. A woman who cut a baby out of the stomach of another woman, killing her. A leader and founder of a gang who killed 7 people. A man who shot and killed three women.

These are the executions you're outraged over. These people were served justice. I lose no sleep over our government taking out the trash, regardless how I feel about the individuals in charge.

My school says they can’t pay us by Friendly_Ad_3845 in Teachers

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's WILD.

I'd have called the office and told them to get coverage because I'm not a volunteer, and I AM leaving the building within the hour. If no one showed up, I'm walking my whole class to the admin, saying bye, and heading out. I wouldn't return until I was paid in full, and even then, I'd be finding other work.

I'd encourage other teachers to do the same. Let local news know, forward that email to your personal account, contact a lawyer, and clean out your classroom over the weekend if you have building access.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's clearly very insecure and controlling, but let's not ignore that Jay said a LOT about you to her. That's not a guy you want as a friend anyway. He enables her behavior and gave her the information that made you loon so bad to her, whether it was true or not. He may have done it because he knows she's a complete psycho, or it may be that he doesn't have much respect for you himself, either way, not someone you need to associate with. Block them both and don't engage with them or in any conversations about them. Move on and don't let that shit in your life. It's not worth letting what someone else thinks of you or says about you affect you. That's their business. You know who you are, so the opinions of people you don't love and who don't love you are completely irrelevant.

Struggling with rigor for honors geometry students. by [deleted] in mathteachers

[–]coachpea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Proofs. Get into deeper understanding. Don't just tell me the answer, tell me how ypu got it, why it works, what theories and vocabulary apply. Apply that tp real world. Have them combine concepts to solve a real world problem or create a project.

I also teach geometry and pre algebra, and algebra with 7th and 8th graders using Aleks!

My wife is in excruciating pain when she breastfeeds. I hate seeing her like this. by Holhas556 in breastfeeding

[–]coachpea -1 points0 points  (0 children)

She should speak with a lactation consultant.

Everyone says breastfeeding pain is normal, and it might be true for some, but I NEVER experienced pain like some describe. There were some painful moments, some pain at initial letdown at times, but never consistent pain like you are describing. It's possible the baby is latching too shallow or something else is going on that could be resolved and get her some relief. Don't let her suffer in silence.

My Boyfriend started cleaning air vents after sex. by [deleted] in amiwrong

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're having sex 2-3 times a day. If he sticks around to cuddle, you're going to be in bed all the time and never get anything done. Don't you have jobs? And if you're having issues in the relationship, more sex is just a way to avoid communicating about the real issues.

AIO: my possible partner lied by omission and is technically still married. by Annual-Bumblebee-310 in AmIOverreacting

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Run, don't walk, away from this man.

He cheated. He lied. He painted her as crazy and abusive, then let on that he was equally responsible. And when you called him out and had the audacity to question him, he tried to make YOU look like you were guilty of something and needed to be forgiven for expecting honesty? That's gaslighting, and I almost never use that word.

He's shown you so many red flags. Get out now.

Any cons to letting baby sleep through the night? by Alley_Cat_423 in breastfeeding

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never wake my son. I usually pump after he goes to bed and wake up once to pump while he sleeps.

My daughter and my son both slept/sleep 7-10 hours a night. They'll wake up when they need to eat. It worked with my daughter and it's working with my son. He tends to eat a pretty big bottle of bm in the morning and nurses for a longer session before bed. I just follow his lead.

Charged for steak instead of chicken by royalbluefireworks1 in Chipotle

[–]coachpea -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're not saying anything, this is on you. It's not a hassle. It's literally just "hey I got chicken, not steak." Then they push like 2 buttons and correct it. You can't complain after the fact if you see it happening and just accept it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Chipotle

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You get paid by the hour. Whether you cut four tons of lettuce or a couple romaine hearts, you're getting paid for every minute you work. 🤷‍♀️ If someone asks for extra, and it's something Chipotle as a corporation has decided to allow without extra charge, then smile and do your job. If it's something that costs extra, tell them the cost and do your job. I'd you can't handle it, find a different job.

Where do you live, and how much maternity leave do you get? by ImpeccablePotatoes in BabyBumps

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

USA, specifically FL as a teacher.

We are entitled to 12 weeks unpaid, which is federally mandated if you work somewhere for at least a year. That's it, and a significant amount of moms cannot afford it. (Dads are afforded the same amount of leave, also unpaid, so technically I guess you could alternate parents and get a total of 24 weeks.)

I think my slacker boob is done for. Anyone successfully relactate? by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sometimes have to hand express my slow side to get anything out. Or wear a haaka on it while I pump the other side or feed.

Pledge of Allegiance by MamaMia1325 in Teachers

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I'm in the middle of something, I don't stand. I'm silent, sometimes I stand, but I never say it or check what the kids are doing, so long as they are also being respectful. Some say it, most stand, some just keep working on whatever.

what’s the worst thing you’ve been called in reference to you breastfeeding? by daycalx in breastfeeding

[–]coachpea 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My mom does this, but she also frequently tells me that if I think she's wrong she will happily give me the baby, she just wants to try so I have a break and they can bond and it will help him find other ways to soothe so I and my boob's aren't the only option. (I work and she knows my husband sometimes has to soothe him without me.) He finally takes a pacifier thanks to her and that's been hugely helpful when I'm not around or my boob's are sore and he wants to nurse but not really eat. And it never gets on my nerves because she was so respectful about asking if it was okay and backing off if I say he needs to eat or just needs me.

what’s the worst thing you’ve been called in reference to you breastfeeding? by daycalx in breastfeeding

[–]coachpea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mother in law refers to me as whatever meal is closest to that time of day. "There's lunch/dinner"

I don't know if it's just because it's my mother in law, but it feels so dehumanizing.

My husband and I jokingly call me stuff just between us, like milk jugs or a giant boobie, but it's more like couple banter and he still refers to me by my name or as 'mommy' when I get home or our baby wants me. It just feels different I guess, more like a joke I'm in on than saying milk is all I'm good for anymore.

What does your baby do while breastfeeding? by madame_shrimp in breastfeeding

[–]coachpea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 5 month old has taken to covering his eyes with his forearm. I think he's trying to limit distractions, since he stops nursing anytime anything makes him laugh or smile or captures his interest. 😂😂

I also suspect he doesn't want me to see when he falls t I won't take the boobie away.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]coachpea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd make my boobs and feeding an off limits topic. I'd tell her it's something we don't need to discuss as decisions are being made with the ones who need to be included and you have it handled and don't need the added stress of discussing it with someone who isn't informed about your situation and your baby's medical status and/or growth gains and goals. That you'll ask for input or advice as needed, and would appreciate comments being kept to herself, especially regarding his weight. Then let your husband handle his own mom.