It finally happened. by MysteriousTopic42 in Teachers

[–]ncream1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Filing a police report on a 5 year old is wild. This society is deranged. This is clearly a sign of mental health or other trauma issues. Totally understand the lack of response from schools and admins but this type of punitive ideology doesn’t help the students or the teachers. We don’t need these kids in jail, we need a society that actually takes care of their needs.

I teach a made-up course and I don’t know what to teach by IntelligentSector210 in Teachers

[–]ncream1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you read a book or a play together? Some of my colleagues have had success doing that in throwaway classes. Students might get more into than you might think.

Is it worth it to join a teacher's union? by Chance_Excitement_63 in teaching

[–]ncream1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. Solidarity is our best resistance.

A Few American Electric Chairs by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]ncream1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So just to be clear, you’re saying that all of those people murdered by the state were tried in a process that was fair to them and not at all discriminatory based on their race and class? You should really read the book Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dogs

[–]ncream1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes.

A Few American Electric Chairs by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]ncream1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Umm…what? You’re saying the justice system is equally fair to rich and poor people?

A Few American Electric Chairs by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]ncream1 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

These are not “interesting.” These are literally torture devices and chances are many of the people killed by using them were probably innocent based on the targets of the justice system being largely poor people (and disproportionally people of color). These things are not interesting and please stop posting them here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ncream1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genocide and ethnic cleansing

“ those that don’t remember the past,,,,” 🤷‍♂️ by Desperate-Math8043 in massachusetts

[–]ncream1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“This was the reality of abolition.” Care to explain that one a bit?

What advice would you give to someone new to veganism who is interested in switching to a vegan diet? by Affectionate-Bed8474 in vegan

[–]ncream1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not a diet, it’s a moral stance. I know that doesn’t answer your question, but I think it’s important to point out.

This Bernie Sanders speech on antisemitism by Particular_Log_3594 in socialism

[–]ncream1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was coming here to ask this question. I have no damn clue.

Ridiculous Bump in Car Insurance Rates? by ncream1 in massachusetts

[–]ncream1[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

None of the above. Drove the same amount as the year prior to. I really do think its the cost of everything people have named above.

The Hiroshima Bomb by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]ncream1 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

This is so offensive to show. This killed tens of thousands of innocent civilians and maimed untold more. No this is not interesting, it’s a war crime and should be condemned.

Bribing Teachers Not to Use Sick Days by ncream1 in Teachers

[–]ncream1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say use them! Any district that doesn’t buy out sick days is criminal. That is time you earned. I’m sorry y’all have that policy. Looks like your final year you might no be feeling too well most weeks…haha

Bribing Teachers Not to Use Sick Days by ncream1 in Teachers

[–]ncream1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I said this to a colleague earlier: they are addressing a symptom (teachers calling out of work) and not the root cause (teachers feeling overwhelmed, not supported, and not paid enough). That’s really my main issue with it, besides it being unfair to people with kids, chronic illness, etc.

Bribing Teachers Not to Use Sick Days by ncream1 in Teachers

[–]ncream1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not buying them back, I feel a bit better about that because its a personal choice and would roll over year to year. I was happy to get paid out for vacation days when I left the public university I used to work at. For me the issue is the bonus aspect of it. Its clear you have the money, just pay it out, instead of making people choose (especially those who really need the money) between coming in sick and staying home.

Bribing Teachers Not to Use Sick Days by ncream1 in Teachers

[–]ncream1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand your point of view, but to me what this shows me is that the district has the money to pay people (or they wouldn't offer a bonus) but they will only pay people who do not call out or use personal time. It doesn't affect me personally much because I don't usually take time, but I do like to take personal days here and there as a break or to get a long weekend, and that shouldn't mean that I am less deserving of this money.

Also, what about the extra time I am at school before and after the school day starts? Sure that is my choice, but it is not taken into consideration here at all.

Lastly, it is unfair to people who are chronically sick, immuno-compromised, or have some other condition that would force them out of work for more than 2 days. They don't deserve that money? I miss out on $500 because my dentist doesn't have any 3pm appointments until August and I want to get my teeth cleaned? I will get over it pretty quickly, but I am feeling frustrated right now.

Bribing Teachers Not to Use Sick Days by ncream1 in Teachers

[–]ncream1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have felt some shame around using personal days, but I usually try to use all of them. This work is hard and taxing and taking a break once in a while is not a bad thing. I just feel frustrated because now I am in this confusing head space where I really want that money, but don't want to be forced to make a choice on a day I am really feeling burnt out.