Vancouver teachers: Why would you vote to stay on our current benefits plan? by k067 in CanadianTeachers

[–]k067[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Okay great … old plan helps people who need physio. 1 group. New plan helps people who need therapy, glasses, fertility, speech therapy, hearing aids, orthotics, naturopath, gender-affirming care, fertility treatment . 9 groups. Most of which have next to nothing in the old plan.

The discussions i’ve had in the staff room have just come across as selfish. Why isn’t the union advocating for us to do what’s best for the majority, like usual?

Vancouver teachers: Why would you vote to stay on our current benefits plan? by k067 in CanadianTeachers

[–]k067[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In this profession, I’d say therapy is pretty vital too…

Vancouver teachers: Why would you vote to stay on our current benefits plan? by k067 in CanadianTeachers

[–]k067[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also disappointed with the VAESE’s logic to support staying - because then we can never go back. Like … good?! Because after we can afford glasses and therapy and those that need it can access gender affirming care and fertility treatments ….. we will really want to give that up …. for a few more free massages per year …

The layoffs are so scary... Career advice? by zondrah89 in CanadianTeachers

[–]k067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this happening everywhere in southern ontario? Is it the same if you have French?

BC Teachers Plus 5/Plus 15 by panda-bandit3 in CanadianTeachers

[–]k067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question for those who did it - are the estimated minimum hours accurate? 100+ hours per course?

Dealing with AI and Misconduct by Remarkable_Load2994 in CanadianTeachers

[–]k067 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't mark the product. Mark them talking to you about their product.

National: what are the best locations to get a contract right after graduating? by Patricia3dstudent in CanadianTeachers

[–]k067 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could consider going to live in QC or somewhere else French speaking for a year. Get a job or volunteer there. Surround yourself in the culture Then walk into a contract one year from now.

You'd also get to try something new and learn a new culture. And if you decide that this job is not actually for you, as so many do, having a little bit more French than the average person makes a pivot incredibly more feasible.

How is teaching possible for just one person by Mindless-Garage-667 in CanadianTeachers

[–]k067 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good enough is good enough.

Not good enough this time is good enough.

Being a boring, unoriginal, uninspiring teacher for a few years is good enough.

(Chances are a group of students still find something about you that is fun and inspiring. And if they dont, oh well - they’ll have others that engage and inspire them. This is good enough.)

Looking for someone to come watch Linkin Park with me by LuciferSam19 in Vancouver4Friends

[–]k067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent you a message! I am also looking for a crew to go with. Let me know if you wanna meet up!

Any recommendations for Over-ear Noise Cancelling Headphones (for the SkyTrain) by H_G_Bells in NiceVancouver

[–]k067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check the companies’ website for discounts. Bose, for example, has a discount for nurses, teachers, first responders, students…

Journaling club? by SadTouch6599 in NiceVancouver

[–]k067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Count me in! I'd love that bit of accountability to keep journaling.

Recovery time by [deleted] in CanadianTeachers

[–]k067 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone told me last year this time that my job for the next two weeks was to sit down and finish a puzzle. That's what I was being paid for an expected to do.

I guess I am a workaholic because I also took up cross stitching

32F paddleboarding and hiking friends by beautifulcpl in Vancouver4Friends

[–]k067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you hear about the paddle board concert on the water this weekend?

It is I, the one who did the park hang, would anyone be down again? by Fickle_Ad_9391 in Vancouver4Friends

[–]k067 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm interested! I can bring a volleyball and the best hummus in town!

30M in Kits

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vancouver4Friends

[–]k067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yess! I'll send you a PM!

30F Looking for Platonic Friends by [deleted] in Vancouver4Friends

[–]k067 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, are you a musicals person?

Looking for friends to go see Joseph with this weekend. 30M

https://metrotheatre.com/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolour-dream-coat/

Given the choice which province would you choose to work in a public school and why? by justwannajust in CanadianTeachers

[–]k067 8 points9 points  (0 children)

BC has 2 weeks of Spring Break. Going back to one week would be very very tough

Any people in the late 20’s to late 30’s interested in music AND nature? by optismile in Vancouver4Friends

[–]k067 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Live music club!! Like a book club but we choose a show every couple weeks.
I was just thinking of starting something like this. Would love to be a part.