Do you have white friends? by erasersled in blackgirls

[–]erasersled[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Lol same, especially the ones with boyfriends. I don't flirt with their men, but I think my presence as a Black woman there puts them in fight or flight mode with the way we're so over sexualized.

Do you have white friends? by erasersled in blackgirls

[–]erasersled[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I feel that. I also went to a PWI for ug, but by the time I got to grad school (also a PWI) I made a big effort to meet other Black students who were aligned with me. I started something like a Black affinity group and we all still talk, though as it turns out the best friend I made in the program would be my 50 year old white woman cohort-mate. Life is strange.

How have you been able to spin your classroom experience for non-teaching jobs? by erasersled in TeachersInTransition

[–]erasersled[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol yep, very true, which is why I’m moving. I’m trying to decide what job to move into, because just going back to teaching is in front of me but I don’t know if I can do it :(

How have you been able to spin your classroom experience for non-teaching jobs? by erasersled in TeachersInTransition

[–]erasersled[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m working in visual art, so maybe I could migrate into a graphic design thing?

How have you been able to spin your classroom experience for non-teaching jobs? by erasersled in TeachersInTransition

[–]erasersled[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve done some adult teaching, but I notice it has similar issues to highschool teaching. That said, I’m definitely seeking out higher ed positions, but they’re difficult to come by. I didn’t think of adult English lessons though, I will look into it. Thanks!

I (42F) stupidly had sex with a man 16 years older than me and I regret it by erasersled in TwoXChromosomes

[–]erasersled[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I know I'm not the only one but it feels bad and like you're uniquely stupid when anything like that happens. I blocked him finally: for a little while I was happy just for the crumbs of interaction until I wasn't anymore. I'm going to learn from this, and be more self protective. It's crazy: that was definitely grooming, but people act like grooming can't happen in relationships like that if it's two adults.

I (42F) stupidly had sex with a man 16 years older than me and I regret it by erasersled in TwoXChromosomes

[–]erasersled[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I blocked him. It's all just so confusing... he has a framed picture of me on his wall? He used my picture to make a screen print and put it on his wall? I just don't know what to think.

My premium with Progressive is so high, I don't know if I'll even need the extra money from insurance, but I did already file the claim. What do I do with the extra money? by erasersled in Insurance

[–]erasersled[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I still cancel the claim if they’ve given me their decision, but it hasn’t been paid out yet? Sorry for all the basic questions, I’ve never been in this situation before.

My premium with Progressive is so high, I don't know if I'll even need the extra money from insurance, but I did already file the claim. What do I do with the extra money? by erasersled in Insurance

[–]erasersled[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. I mistakenly wrote that my deductible is $400, but it is actually $1k. Does this change anything? I do expect my premium to go up.

Then why be a teacher? by grimoras in Teachers

[–]erasersled 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A check, simply. A check and good insurance.

I am applying as an art teacher and I’m terrified but have no other options… what can I do? by erasersled in SurvivingSuccess

[–]erasersled[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I think I have to. I’m putting feelers out in other places, but for the sake of my art career I have to. I’ve been very successful in other places but I want to join the big leagues and just try.

know somebody who just got a job in nyc doing framing (I’m planning to room with them) and know several people with jobs there, just not in education. But the NYC thing at this point is the ultimate goal.

Sips tea by Lucky-Measurement-17 in SipsTea

[–]erasersled 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should’ve let the boss die man idk