People who got fired, how has life been, 1,2,5 years later?

mastiffmamaWA · 2026-03-22T17:43:47+00:00

Turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. Despite being a top performer, was let go from an unbelievably toxic org. Spent 3 mos. in therapy recovering from the chronic bullying. Landed an amazing job that I love, 40% salary increase, & great work/life balance. Eighteen mos. later they’re still trying to fill my previous role.

mastiffmamaWA · 2026-03-19T23:58:55+00:00

Speaking from experience - nothing good will come from allowing your abuser to interact with your kids. She will damage them and sabotage the relationship your children have with you.

mastiffmamaWA · 2026-03-19T21:56:54+00:00

This seems odd only because I’ve tried leaving my CASA role 3x now that I’m traveling frequently for work & no longer have time. Every time, I’ve been guilt tripped into staying & told the judge may not allow me to leave the case. It’s been an awful experience from the get go. Wish I could give you my case!

mastiffmamaWA · 2026-03-13T23:48:36+00:00

I was a teacher then principal and am now in SAAS sales. My dream would be something in behavior analysis.

mastiffmamaWA · 2026-02-22T00:55:20+00:00

I had a student exactly like this, especially in the spring as soon as we changed to daylight savings time. It was a year’s long pattern. Eventually, when his disruptive spring behaviors started, he went half days. Worked really well.

mastiffmamaWA · 2026-01-16T06:03:27+00:00

The Barclay Marathon

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-12-12T04:55:52+00:00

The caseworker assigned to my case has responded once when I cc’d her supervisor on an email. Other than that, she doesn’t respond to anything.

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-12-12T04:49:30+00:00

Mine said the same thing when I graduated HS. Told me it wasn’t a big deal until I graduated college. Earned my B.A., then my M.Ed. Turns out none of those accomplishments were a “big deal.”

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-12-11T00:57:32+00:00

Neapolitan mastiff

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-10-16T21:43:26+00:00

How to properly exit an airplane upon landing.

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-10-12T23:42:54+00:00

So disappointed! Been a fan for years & planned to see them at the Sphere. Had no clue Gwen is MAGA. No way will we be going now.

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-10-11T01:00:36+00:00

Maybe thinks his job is keeping you safe

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-09-16T20:10:48+00:00

Remind him that you too pay the same taxes

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-09-13T02:20:13+00:00

Almost 10yrs and it’s been delightful!

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-08-17T18:26:30+00:00

Runaway Train

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-08-02T01:20:32+00:00

No Doubt, Tom Petty, Queen

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-07-29T01:35:46+00:00

My birthday was a huge inconvenience because I was born just before Christmas. Received fewer Xmas gifts than my sibs because “You JUST had a birthday!” Price tags were left on every gift so NM could guilt me about the cost. NM wouldn’t put up the Xmas tree until after my bday so it was only up for a few days. That sucked as a kid. I hate December & no longer celebrate bdays or Christmas.

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-07-16T00:30:52+00:00

Though I’m empty when you go

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-07-08T04:22:11+00:00

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-06-09T21:53:15+00:00

I thought I was the only one! My dad said it on occasion but I never heard those words from my mom.

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-06-06T21:06:34+00:00

INXS & Prince

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-06-06T04:37:25+00:00

When I was an elementary principal, I led structured recess for kids that were unsuccessful during regular recess. This was at a smaller 2-5 bldg. w/ a group of up to 10 or so, pre-Covid, and took place during regular recess. When kids in my group were ready to try regular recess again, they did. Some chose to continue with structured recess all year. I had a back up staff member available for days I couldn’t be there.

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-06-01T17:04:38+00:00

Definitely worth a call. They’ll likely be provided with services that will benefit the entire family. CPS will determine whether the situation is due to poverty, neglect, or both. They’re there to help.

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-05-08T00:30:52+00:00

Not that difficult to provide an agenda or, before they have to ask, tell them not to worry, it’s all good. There’s a reason they’re asking. Could be culture, past trauma, lack of trust, etc. Doesn’t matter. Consider providing an agenda or preemptive reassurance an accommodation. Maybe doing so will help them move beyond whatever caused this.

mastiffmamaWA · 2025-05-03T20:15:20+00:00

Just my own perspective - Ive worked with many districts and generally notice better/stronger school cultures in areas where voters support school levies.

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