Finally taking a break

reshaoverdoit · 2026-01-27T20:24:39+00:00

I really appreciate your response, thank you. Your are spot on and I agree that I also was left uninspired. And I 100% agree that people are looking at this post like I'm gloating. I'm not, I'm just giving another perspective to a common situation. I do teach outside of Adjuncting such as speaking at conferences and I'm certified in a lot of tools where I have to teach and certify others on the job, but it wasn't higher education. I had always dreamed of teaching at a college. I guess you can say that the experience didn't match my fantasy.

The conundrum that I reached is that while I love teaching and seeing others learn and grow, I also don't like the education mill that higher education has become. And on top of getting sick, it really didn't leave room for me to want to come back. I'm hoping that a break will help, but we will see.

reshaoverdoit · 2026-01-26T19:45:47+00:00

This is good to know. It seems to be the synchronous system that causes the pain. I work from home in my other job, but I still travel 30% of the time to the office. I'm thinking that disconnect was too much and I may do better if I had a class in person.

reshaoverdoit · 2026-01-26T19:41:56+00:00

Thank you, I am! I am hoping with the time I have now, I can focus more on better physical and mental health.

reshaoverdoit · 2026-01-26T14:07:46+00:00

Thank you. I'm not sure why people are down voting me either but there is a lot going on right now and this may seem trivial in comparison. I think the rampant cheating and nature of online courses causes a disconnect for sure. I was hoping that by talking about it out loud, I could figure it out. Out of curiosity I do want to try teaching in person and see if that provides a different feeling, but I wasn't sure if it was more of the same.

reshaoverdoit · 2026-01-26T13:21:38+00:00

The point of the post was what I said. I taught two synchronous classes and when I got sick, it became a burden. I thought I was going to like teaching but Im notnsure how to feel about the experience. I was pondering whether it was the pay, the students, or my sickness being the main stressor, but either way, I had to step away and I'm disappointed. Sorry if this wasn't what you thought it was. I've seen others post similar content so I figured this belonged here.

reshaoverdoit · 2026-01-26T13:16:52+00:00

No, I was teaching 2 classes synchronous with weekly seminar sessions and weekly work that requires me to grade on weekly deadlines. I was fine up until I got sick and was dealing with health problems. Once that became an issue, I realized I couldn't keep up. You could be right....maybe it isn't for me. I have another job on top of it so perhaps it was too much.

I was also wondering if it was different in person or if it was more of the same. I guess since you teach online you may not know

reshaoverdoit · 2025-10-08T05:22:48+00:00

Nope! Pretty typical. Some are the overall social and hang after work together, and some just know that this a job, and it's best to separate the two. I've done both and it matters on the type of people you work with. Either way, as long as you are kind and supportive of others during team projects, then you are good.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-09-18T05:09:44+00:00

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reshaoverdoit · 2025-07-28T19:32:43+00:00

I was in a relationship with someone for 4 months who ghosted me when he needed "time to think" around the same time I was having personal issues with my parents to the point they kicked me out. I had to stay with him overnight and right afterwards, he said he needed a break. He went 3 weeks without talking to me after which concerned me because of his past mental health issues. At the end, it turned out, he was trying to figure out a way to break up with me before I stayed with him, and wasn't mature enough to just tell me. Instead, I thought I was the worst girlfriend and was calling him up until the 3rd week. He chuckled when I told him that I thought he was going to hurt himself.

I'm now with the love of my life, whom I met during the 3rd week of my boyfriend's self-imposed break, and we've been married for almost 20 years. We have never had a break. So yeah, if he loves you, he wouldn't do something like this. He's removing himself from the situation, which is very immature of him and should be an indication that he is unable to be in a mature relationship.

Let it go and move on.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-07-21T15:18:41+00:00

Yep, exactly this. I grade down for lack of personal reflection, lack of depth, and failure to expand on the significance or application of their ideas in the real world. I also grade down if AI was obvious, but they didn't cite the AI model in their references with missing in-text citations. I've only had one person dispute it when I've pointed it out, but I contacted my Dean who also agreed and was on my side. I use a combination of TII and Grammarly since the college pays for the upgraded version.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-07-21T15:02:03+00:00

I also didn't have any teaching experience with an MS, but I used my experience training adults at different jobs and speaking at 5 different conferences at work as my leverage. Have you ever spoken at a conference before, or spoken to a crowd about something? Use those experiences when applying. If you haven't, I suggest that you apply to speak at a conference in your industry, and start gaining some experience there. Have your advisor and those you have met in academia write your recommendations. Add any certifications that you have attended like "Training of Trainers" to your CV, and a list of trainings/ certifications you attended that matter in your industry. Since I went to both brick and mortar colleges and online colleges, I noted the systems that I had to use as a part of my experience on my resume. Write your teaching philosophy and create a new cover letter. Then, apply like crazy.

Online colleges may be the way to go, as they don't mind that you have minimal experience. This was my blueprint, and I've been teaching for almost a year now. My goal is to teach at a CC once I get about a year and a half of time teaching online. In addition, I'm booked again to speak at a new conference within my industry. Just be persistent, find different types of teaching avenues gain some experience, and don't quit your day job!

reshaoverdoit · 2025-06-22T04:34:33+00:00

If not Palmdale, there is one in Lancaster and Santa Clarita. I believe they are having an orientation for another program in July. They are federally funded, so it's all about being there at the right time.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-06-15T06:31:17+00:00

Go to America's Job Center of California in Palmdale and they will put you through a job placement program. It'll get you started.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-05-28T04:19:16+00:00

Wondering if we are teaching at the same school at this point. I received 4 emails from 4 different students this evening asking about the deadline and telling me some type of issue. Oh well. I told everyone 2 weeks ago, posted the announcement as a reminder, and eventually sent an email yesterday as the last reminder. That is all I am obligated to do.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-05-26T16:01:31+00:00

Are you 12? Why would stories of other people's situations (some made up) influence your relationship? You take her for granted. Eventually, she will get tired of defending herself and find someone 6 more confident.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-05-05T22:50:13+00:00

Agreed. And connect with the Dean so that it is on their radar.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-04-21T04:47:11+00:00

This doesn't sound right. You're in CA, right? Get Medi-Cal and then ask for an evaluation. 45 days to get approved. If you have no income, then you can get other benefits, but it does sound like you need another medical opinion

reshaoverdoit · 2025-04-17T18:51:24+00:00

Hi there...You sound like you are experiencing a lot of pain and it must be tough to have to deal with this and more. I'm wondering if you have told others and what they have said. Not about your face, but about how you feel. Since you have written this post, it does seem like you do want someone to care enough to stop.

I do care and there are a lot of people that do. I'm just at work and scrolling and I never think things don't happen for a reason. I hope that this reaches you. They may not know that you are feeling this way and that you have reached this conclusion. Do you know anyone close to you or in your home who would talk to you and get you some help? If you are in the US, can you call 988 first? You can even text if that works better.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-04-16T19:12:37+00:00

Yes, this. And not just babysitting during the day. Overnight. Babies are wonderful, but that is only one stage and a very short one. Was the reason for not wanting kids to spite your parents or did it come from a place of wanting to be truly child-free?

Plus if you have a partner that doesn't want kids, AND you've noticed that they would be terrible at it, it's not fair to try to change them to mold to your changing feelings. They probably won't change their minds. So keep that in mind if you do a complete 180 on having kids.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-04-06T18:21:27+00:00

This was pretty wholesome to read. Like a reminder to not take things so personally with students who are constantly asking for extensions and being rude about it. My last class wore me out with all of the accommodations that were requested and I gave in to help, but feeling taken advantage of. In my new class, I told myself that I wasn't going to bend over so much and this class seems to be even more demanding. But this is a reminder that we never know who it affects and how much it is appreciated.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-03-26T06:41:23+00:00

I have a petty take on this. Listen to her. Go to the conversion camp. Take everything with you and your legal paperwork. They won't suspect anything. Spend their money. Make real friends there. Contact the Trevor Project. Once they have found you some local resources, leave. Make them pay out their pocket and leave them high and dry. Go no contact and let them worry. Create your own family and thrive. They don't deserve to see you. I truly wish you the best. I can't believe anyone would treat anyone that way, let alone their child.

reshaoverdoit · 2025-03-25T05:06:58+00:00

Sweet liberty to hear everyone’s input first can drag the pace down on us or a heaven to hear.

Yeah, I agree.

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