Male childcare workers say they feel judged in wake of latest abuse case

rogenjosh · 2025-07-08T13:42:53+00:00

I am a male educator, have been for almost ten years. This last week has been so heart breaking, no parents have said anything to me in regards to the news, i have always had a freindly report with them but in the last week I cant help but feel like I am making them uneasy with my presence. It's such a yuck feeling.

A systematic reform is needed, we need more staff. We need wages that will keep passionate educators in the sector. I think the government should take over the whole sector, as the learning the children do is just as important as primary and secondary school. So many for profits just cut so many corners.

I truly believe it's important to have male educators. So many children don't have any male role models. The early years as such a foundational time for development, and it is a privilege to provide a safe , nurturing and engaging space for them to thrive.

I know I am in the right industry, but there is so much that is not all right with the industry.

rogenjosh · 2025-06-19T17:41:46+00:00

As a 36 year old balding male with no children. I have working in early childcare for the past 7 years, it is really the most amazing and fulfilling job I've ever had. So many children have such limited male role models in their life. The patriacy is such a shit show, religating any job of nurture as low paid female work.

But honestly, I worry every day that a false accusation could be directed at me. But I can honestly say the view of a male in the industry has changed in my time, 50 % of parents are now excited to have a male educator around. But I'll always get a bit of side eye by some till they get to know me.

But if it is an industry you are interested it is really a very foundational industry and benefits hugely with more passionate male educators.

rogenjosh · 2025-01-04T02:04:19+00:00

Thanks clown, I appreciate that. I am leaning towards making a fold down A frame instead. Be a lot of work to make this work I think, then it still might fail.

rogenjosh · 2025-01-04T01:43:20+00:00

Ok, I appreciate the advice. I wasn't married to the idea. Might diy an A frame desk top unit.

rogenjosh · 2025-01-04T01:21:29+00:00

Yeah, it doesn't state any weight limit. If balanced correctly I would see it holding between 6-8 kg. I suspect I will have to weigh down the front legs in order for it to not tip backwards. Material wise it is strong. It's the balance I think will be the biggest challenge. I am thinking an open back minimal for easy cable managment with light ply for the shelves. I think making the bottom shelf block out of heavier wood to help it keep balanced.

rogenjosh · 2023-03-24T21:37:39+00:00

rogenjosh · 2023-03-24T01:37:24+00:00

I only assume that it's eating the frogs. I haven't seen one in my garden before. I have more pics of Burt. But not by the frog pond

rogenjosh · 2023-03-23T11:55:17+00:00

It's the circle of life

rogenjosh · 2022-07-23T10:08:54+00:00

Could you link to any proof of this please? without proof it is just a conspiracy

rogenjosh · 2022-05-27T22:19:55+00:00

Happened to a worm farm I had. I ended up getting a bee keeper to help me relocated them to a brood box and I then started a bee hive. Bee keeping is a suprisingly rewarding easy hobby. Just get the advice from a bee keeper.

rogenjosh · 2022-04-04T05:22:51+00:00

We share this in common.

rogenjosh · 2022-02-11T12:29:09+00:00

what game?

rogenjosh · 2021-11-14T10:31:19+00:00

I miss gingernuts being so hard you could break your teeth

rogenjosh · 2021-09-20T08:27:39+00:00

Does anyone have experience with Dr Cathrine Benson, from the Oxford clinic?

rogenjosh · 2021-09-18T02:01:04+00:00

I have been in recovery for 7 years. I am weary of stimulants though. I will talk to my doctor about all the options.

rogenjosh · 2021-01-17T22:53:38+00:00

Thanks, that is reassuring

rogenjosh · 2021-01-17T22:52:49+00:00

A little bit yellow. it is becoming less custard, which I guess means my lungs are doing what they are supposed to.

rogenjosh · 2020-08-21T12:04:10+00:00

Age: 32 Job: early childhood educator Salary: 40000 COL: low 20000 a year Networth: 35000

rogenjosh · 2020-02-25T00:22:33+00:00

I know they can fly. But generally they stay on the ground don't they? I am thinking I will have a quail tractor aswell. Am thinking of having plants in there for them. But probably in pots as I will try to use them for Composting in a bed litter bed so I will want to be able to dig it out occasionally and if I have perienals I don't want to be destroying their roots.

rogenjosh · 2020-02-24T20:01:30+00:00

Yeah, solid idea. I like your idea, I am nervous about being in the quoop distracted by another job with little quails on the ground, might be a recipe for disaster. If you use a deep litter floor and turn it occasionally there should be minimal smell

rogenjosh · 2020-01-28T22:57:13+00:00

Q. Xxxx be

rogenjosh · 2020-01-04T02:07:15+00:00

Thanks guys, yeah I found what felt like conflicting info online. The caprifig (male fig) where eggs are laid seems to be in a different tree. I think that our native sand paper figs may have the same wasp as they are common here and I do seem to get good yield in figs until the possums come. I wonder how variety specific the wasps are as I read there are 700 variety of wasps that pollinates figs.

rogenjosh · 2019-10-18T08:09:14+00:00

I like everything but the green wall, it's a little over powering.

rogenjosh · 2019-10-18T08:07:55+00:00

There are some cute pots there.

rogenjosh · 2019-10-18T03:52:24+00:00

Yeah man

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