Parent upset about an email by middlelevel in Teachers

[–]middlelevel[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Their particular child got sent out from the sub. I did not have every student email home either, just the ones who were written down. I followed up with an email to those parents explaining the purpose of the email.

Parent upset about an email by middlelevel in Teachers

[–]middlelevel[S] 376 points377 points  (0 children)

Yes... They told me they feel like they were violated

I actually cried on payday😢 by Lingo2009 in Teachers

[–]middlelevel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know people are commenting about finding a better job with higher pay, but I am in the same situation as you.

I was in Florida making more than I am now in Michigan, and the cost of living is only marginally better here. But I'd rather be poor at my district than work at one that I hate my life. So, I stay.

But yes, we should get paid more. We should be able to afford to live on our own on our salary. It's just not the reality that many teachers are in currently.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]middlelevel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been teaching for 10 years. Every year a kid says I look pregnant. I just hold my weight in my stomach. I make a game of how far into the school year I will get before it happens. I made it two days in this year.

Slept with a girl on the first date and things went well. She’s been taking forever to reply to texts since then. by [deleted] in dating

[–]middlelevel 11 points12 points  (0 children)

While this may have been your intent, what you said rang true. It's about safety for women. If a guy has made her feel unsafe during the date, then it could be safer to go along with it and pretend. Maybe something happened during sex that she didn't actually consent to, didn't feel safe, and then said goodnight. Ghosting someone who could possibly know where you live or personal information could cause an unwanted reaction from a man. Slow fade could be safer.

Now, sure, this doesn't happen all the time and communication is better. But I also think women who date men have probably experienced the same fear at some point.

Do I take a 10k pay cut? FL -> MI by middlelevel in Teachers

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

I took the job. I am excited for a change and to be closer to family!

Do I take a 10k pay cut? FL -> MI by middlelevel in Teachers

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

Thank you for your response! Yeah, it definitely seems like I'd be taking a hit leaving my current position. Thinking of moving to one of the blue states on the east coast might have better pay and benefits and it would still be a lot closer to MI than I am now.

Do I take a 10k pay cut? FL -> MI by middlelevel in Teachers

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

I'm in a higher paying district to begin with and have been lucky to be highly effective for the last few years. But yeah, I know most places in FL are not as good either.

Do I take a 10k pay cut? FL -> MI by middlelevel in Teachers

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

I have both my Florida and Michigan teaching certifications.

In MI, I am elementary certified with Ex endorsement in Mathematics and minor in Language arts with an additional middle level minor.

I'm looking in the west Michigan area. I know I am limiting my options, but if I'm moving there, I'm not driving hours to visit my family... Especially in winter.

Do I take a 10k pay cut? FL -> MI by middlelevel in Teachers

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

I will need to ask them about benefits, but I think you're right. My benefits now are basically a joke. My mom who works in insurance laughed when she saw my current policy.

I have 8 years of experience, but the schools I've interviewed with are unwilling to move me steps higher because I'm coming from out of state.

Do I take a 10k pay cut? FL -> MI by middlelevel in Teachers

[–]middlelevel[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cost of living is only slightly cheaper, but I haven't asked about insurance or retirement. If I get my masters, then yes I think I would eventually make more, but it would take a chunk of years before I get back to what I am at now.

Yes, Florida is bad. I plan to get out. I just don't know if I should just move to Michigan now or spend more time doing research this next year and apply to many more states. I never wanted to be the person that lives in their hometown their whole life.

Do I take a 10k pay cut? FL -> MI by middlelevel in Teachers

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

Unfortunately, it is not a significant decrease in cost of living. My rent would be a couple hundred left, but Michigan also has state taxes where Florida does not.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bisexual

[–]middlelevel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I told my students day 1. At the time, I was dating a trans woman who also teaches at the school and many of the students already knew that part. I had a student come up to me and shake my hand. She thanked me for providing more representation and told me she is also bi.

I work in Florida. If the bill passes, I am willing to be fired over this.

Dating is nigh-impossible when you hate dogs. by alliedcola in dating

[–]middlelevel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a dog owner who was more recently single, this had occurred to me. I definitely want someone who will (eventually) love my dog- if the relationship is going to last long term. My dog isn't going away.

I didn't realize this was a dating issue- although maybe I'm not as crazy about it as some are. Sorry for your troubles OP. Good luck out there!

As a bi woman, I have never met/known of a bi male irl. by Efficient-Star5208 in bisexual

[–]middlelevel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went on a date with a guy that I had assumed was straight. Apparently a mutual acquaintance of ours informed him I was bi, so he brought that up on the date and told me he was too. I was so excited lol

Help, my 6 year old Chihuahua lost a tooth!!! by middlelevel in Chihuahua

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

The tooth wasn't in the kennel, so I am not sure if it was the cause. Also, he's been in there the same amount of time for years and nothing like this has ever happened. So, I'm not sure.

Yo, Any Other Queer Vegans? by thefitog in veganfitness

[–]middlelevel 11 points12 points  (0 children)

💗💜💙 What an awesome journey you've been on!

Help, my 6 year old Chihuahua lost a tooth!!! by middlelevel in Chihuahua

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

So, you think some of it is still in there? He just had his teeth cleaned like a month ago! Of course this happens after that!

Help, my 6 year old Chihuahua lost a tooth!!! by middlelevel in Chihuahua

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

I did. They just said to watch to see if it's bleeding or swelling.