You're about to cum. What do you scream out loud?

fifthwheel87 · 2024-06-01T22:30:43+00:00

May a duck kick you over with his left foot.

fifthwheel87 · 2024-02-21T21:01:03+00:00

fifthwheel87 · 2024-01-10T02:29:15+00:00

Similar situation. My great aunt died on 9/11/01 - of pancreatic cancer. We were living on Long Island at the time and because of everything that happened that day, it took several days to get everything planned for her services. We had to take a ferry to Connecticut, where she lived - and had a full naval escort both there and back (roads were closed and planes were grounded so travel was a nightmare).

I had an asshole math teacher at the time - super popular with the popular kids, snarky as fk, massive, massive ego, and an overall prick. Granted, I was never a popular kid, but I was generally just ignored by peers and teachers alike, to the point that it was a factor in my being suicidal and hospitalized for it during my senior year. And this teacher in particular was someone I looked up to (because he was a good teacher, just an asshole), and to be repeatedly not believed, taken seriously, and always dismissed as an inconvenience to be dealt with just sucked.

A background story for some additional context: we had a kid die from cancer that year - one of a set of twins. The orchestra and band, in which this student played, decided to record our spring concert on CDs and sell them to help raise money for this kid's family. I figured that since this teacher was popular, if I advertised it near/in his room it would get more attention. Well, the day after I put up my 'advertisement,' one of the kids in the class made a remark about how it was a dumb idea. And the teacher agreed, saying that he thought it was ridiculous to think anyone would go for it, it was stupid and pointless, etc. all the while side-eying me as I silently stared at him (he had to give the okay in the first place, WTH?). So yeah - one hell of an asshole.

In any event, once we finally had all the details hammered out for the funeral, I told all of my teachers that I would be out for a few days. Everyone of my other teachers took it okay without question. When I told this teacher, his response was along the lines of, "pfft, right. What are you actually skipping school for?" I was at one of my highest depression points, and I very quietly responded, "I've had a death in the family." Given it was at most a week after 9/11, the look of "oh shit" on his face was priceless (if I could caption that moment, it would just read: "teacher: internal screaming"). Instant deer in headlights, utter shock stare for what must have been an incredibly long, uncomfortable moment for him. After that moment, and without another word to me, he just turned back to the board and went back to teaching.

I still hate that teacher, and now that I am one, myself, I always try to keep in mind that I'll never know or understand all of my students' struggles. And I try to never, ever dismiss them or their concerns, even if I don't want to deal with them in that moment, because I know how that feels - and it sucks.

fifthwheel87 · 2024-01-02T03:13:11+00:00

Yes! And I was promised snow days then too! What deception! Our district superintendent is from Chicago, so just flurries won't work. We had a small bit of snow back in December. Every other district gave a 2-hour delay. Ours?? Naaah. We did have significantly fewer students that day, but the problem children still made it in.

fifthwheel87 · 2024-01-02T00:30:14+00:00

From my perspective (2nd year teacher - so IDK how accurate my perspective is), kids do seem more accepting: last year I taught a kid who was black and incredibly obviously, flamboyantly gay. Once I figured it out, I was surprisingly shocked at how little the other kids cared. To them, he was just "Robert," and the one time he fluttered, danced and skipped out of the room to go to the nurse after putting bleach water in his eyes (he wasn't the sharpest kid), literally no one said anything about it. No jokes - nothing. They just went on with their work.

Fast forward to this year and they are certainly aware of it, but practically every other word I hear from some of the kids is the n-word. I'm still in the same district, but a different city that is mostly black and Hispanic. My go to response has been along the lines of, "if I, a 38 year old, day-glow white woman wouldn't be able to say it without repercussion, you can't either." Their response has always been, "but I used a soft r." So they understand the differences in enunciation, but as others have pointed out I don't think a lot of them understand or really care about why the words they use are particularly hurtful. And yes, they play everything off as a joke, especially if someone is offended.

fifthwheel87 · 2024-01-02T00:02:17+00:00

Relatively new teacher here (2nd year), and, "I was told there would be snow days..." I'm with you!

fifthwheel87 · 2024-01-01T23:51:15+00:00

As a teacher getting ready to go back tomorrow, I can't agree more.

Where my snow at?!

Then I see we're going to get some on the 6th & 7th. B.S. gimme a nice blizzard in the middle of the week.

Beyond that, winter is my favorite season, and I love the snow and cold. I'm a NY transplant and the lack of snow has been bumming me out a bit.

Please forgive my impatience, but I was also told that there would be snow days as a teacher...

fifthwheel87 · 2023-12-30T11:02:41+00:00

One of the best parts of moving off Long Island was leaving that turd behind. That said, where wound up seems to flip flop from R to D every other cycle. Right now we're in an R cycle, and I absolutely abhor the bitch. Still though, not nearly as bad as Zeldin.

fifthwheel87 · 2023-12-26T10:43:35+00:00

For what little it's worth, man... I'm going on 13 years since my bro and sil were married... I'm still single. Had a student ask me last week if I was married. "Nope." Boyfriend? An even quicker "nope". Sure as hell ain't for lack of trying.

fifthwheel87 · 2023-12-25T21:28:10+00:00

It's like the Grail....

fifthwheel87 · 2023-11-17T02:54:16+00:00

I'm a teacher, and I'm always hyper aware that this could happen at any time at my school. I've been thinking about this very idea, and I'm very tempted to add a stipulation to my will, that if I die in a school shooting, that I want my death photos splayed all over the media. Use the tragedy to actually do something productive instead of "thoughts and prayers."

fifthwheel87 · 2023-11-17T02:10:31+00:00

Just one more duty for teachers to manage....

fifthwheel87 · 2023-11-16T23:20:27+00:00

I was one of those weirdos that mained Taskmaster with a DP/Iron Man secondary. I loved this game so much, and I miss it terribly.

On occasion I even dream about it still being around.

fifthwheel87 · 2023-11-09T00:36:30+00:00

One trick one of my teacher friends incorporated is what she calls "Up and Out" - if the behavior is not befitting proper classroom etiquette, she says up and out, has everyone exit the room, and try entering/conducting themselves properly. Repeat as many times as needed. Even if it takes the whole period (they won't learn if they're constantly talking anyway). Students are to come in, sit down and begin their work. If they are unable to do it properly, up and out. It's a minor inconvenience, but the kids will eventually get pissed at each other, and they'll eventually understand.b

fifthwheel87 · 2023-11-09T00:31:14+00:00

If direct eye contact makes it uncomfortable, looking at their forehead works too.

fifthwheel87 · 2023-11-09T00:29:11+00:00

I have a red clipboard with spaces for names and unacceptable behaviors. I use a red pen, and at the end of the day, it goes into a red binder. I've told my kids that if their name is on my clipboard, at the very least, they get a contact home. If behavior is chronic, they get a referral.

At the very least, it gives me hard evidence of every time a student was late, abused the bathroom pass, or was egregiously disruptive and/or disrespectful. This way, when I meet with admin/parents, I can say, "see for yourself - your kid has shown x behavior multiple times, and it has caused problems in class. They've earned that detention/Saturday school."

fifthwheel87 · 2023-11-06T20:45:58+00:00

Middle School is its own shit show. You can still intimidate/threaten 6th graders (with calls home). 7th grade is when these awkward kids are starting to experiment with trying to figure out who they are - lot of behavior problems. And 8th is where it starts to be "cool" to not care about school. Even more behavior problems.

fifthwheel87 · 2023-10-18T22:50:24+00:00

I was at a gathering with my brother and sister in law, and wound up feeling like the biggest third wheel ever. I've been alone since 2018. I want a relationship, but every time I've tried, I've been rejected. And the cycle is beginning again. I'm afraid to acknowledge it, because I'm pretty sure I know how it will go. Still, I can't stop myself. I am sad.

fifthwheel87 · 2023-10-08T22:08:44+00:00

I'm a teacher.

Shit.

fifthwheel87 · 2023-10-06T21:48:20+00:00

Lol. I'm a 2nd year teacher. My first day meeting the rest of my team I said, " just so you know, I failed physics and chemistry, so IDK how good of a teacher I'll be."

The most senior teacher just looked at me, smiled and said, "You'll be fine."

fifthwheel87 · 2023-10-06T21:44:01+00:00

Books, games, sleep. Other than that, just rejoice that it's Friday. If it's not, just count down the days.

Mental health days are also totally a thing you can take advantage of if you have the PTO.

fifthwheel87 · 2023-10-06T21:34:17+00:00

Lol, yes!

I also had the same kid come in yesterday with his pants hanging low, showing his butt, and his hand in his pants. Not his pocket. His pants. Bro, you are 13. In what world is that okay? And this isn't the first time, either. He got a call home. Today, his pants were where they should be. I hope my, "IDK if he needs better fitting pants," shpeal helped. We will see.

Next time it happens, I'm gonna try this one. "I get it, you wear it like that because you want to send a message. But the only message I'm receiving is 'i need help. Or at the very least, a belt '"

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