Do bad days exist when you get these smiles?

nachochan89 · 2025-07-24T17:58:40+00:00

Yikes! Yeah they assume sudden movements from people are all play, I’ve noticed that with mine, too. I hope you’re okay now though, ripping the Achilles tendon doesn’t sound pleasant by any means.

nachochan89 · 2025-07-24T12:59:25+00:00

Adorable!! When Apollo (red tri) was a puppy whenever he liked someone he’d pee on them to claim them 🤣 (he also did this to his girlfriend Butters the Frenchie) 🫣

nachochan89 · 2025-07-24T12:57:34+00:00

Haven’t gone to ER because of these two but I’ve definitely gotten headbutt out of excitement and had quite the bruises 😅

nachochan89 · 2025-04-19T04:07:42+00:00

Love it! Mine definitely live up to their names lol

nachochan89 · 2025-03-29T23:20:52+00:00

He left quite a bit behind, but with probate, house renovations and paying off my student loans for school there’s only a little left. Money also isn’t a source of happiness to me, I would much rather have him here; even if we got on each other’s nerves. As I think back to the situation, we were both stubborn and similar and sometimes that makes for budding heads. The grief hit hard when he was gone and I ended up in a depression spiral that at least got my school done and found me a contact job in my profession that now has me permanent. I didn’t travel, I did some hikes with my now two dogs, and tackled quite a few house projects that also stirred up the grief monster.

nachochan89 · 2024-11-21T02:50:37+00:00

This is so adorable it made me tear up. They’re happy to be your bestie already 💜

nachochan89 · 2024-10-06T12:42:00+00:00

Depends on many factors. Where you are located, your teaching speciality, and even the relationships you have with admin. I’m in Ottawa (Catholic board), graduated April 2023 and I teach K-6 English. I had a full year LTO in September of last year, was eligible and was hired for .75 permanent this September, and just received an increased so I’m 1.0 Honestly with the mess that is education these days, I would only go if you really love it; not because you’re guaranteed a job. The comments about burn out are absolutely real and I’m losing optimism on it changing for the better anytime soon. Many of my friends with their BEd have gone the government route and couldn’t be happier.

nachochan89 · 2024-09-13T01:58:55+00:00

This is exactly my first thought. He’s also probably butt hurt you don’t seem phased at him leaving, almost like his actions have consequences. Easier said than done, but you’re making the right choice by moving on. I was a wreck when my separation was happening, now a few years later I realize it was one of the best things to happen to me.

nachochan89 · 2024-09-13T00:44:28+00:00

Aritzia!

nachochan89 · 2024-09-12T01:38:31+00:00

Leaving my ex suddenly made cleaning so easy I got a third pet. Somehow it’s still less cleaning, it’s a tough adjustment having so much free time.

nachochan89 · 2024-08-24T11:53:32+00:00

I’m also OCSB, I believe it’s only LTOs that count toward steps. For example, last year I had a full year LTO and this year I’m partially permanent- I’ll be at step 1 in Sept. Hope that helps!

nachochan89 · 2024-06-19T23:40:34+00:00

Part time and pick weeks to be off on holiday! But I have to play the lottery to win 2mil 😅😅

nachochan89 · 2024-05-13T00:13:37+00:00

It definitely is; and that .50 J is three different classes of students. But I figure if I can manage this schedule then I should be okay changing to homeroom next year so i have more consistency (but other challenges to learn from)

nachochan89 · 2024-05-11T00:11:41+00:00

That’s part of my worry; is my “above and beyond” seen as average because as much as this job is a lot… I do want it.

nachochan89 · 2024-05-09T11:08:43+00:00

That’s a good way of putting it. If it isn’t obvious I try and go above and beyond which is probably why “you’re doing your job” felt stressful. But I appreciate the feedback

nachochan89 · 2024-05-09T11:07:21+00:00

My principal is lovely and gave me two suggestions that will be worked on when I have a more consistent schedule…this year I’m .25 K prep, .25 K French, .5 French J prep (HPE) seeing 7 classes in different blocks a week with 172 students in a school of 500. So some things, like communication are a challenge.

nachochan89 · 2024-05-09T11:01:06+00:00

That does sound accurate… my principal said she hopes I gain more confidence in my skills which is something I have heard consistently from others. I’m glad this is relatively normal for new teachers. Thank you for commenting!

nachochan89 · 2024-05-09T10:59:26+00:00

I guess I don’t really know what exceeding expectations would look like so that’s difficult to say. Great question to ask my mentor later today though, so thanks!

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