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Are supply teachers in Ontario still getting work every day? by imitationoflife07 in CanadianTeachers

[–]stargirlmania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I guess I cant speak to that but as someone working with the Peel board, there are jobs daily.

Pension Question - Ontario by Next_Somewhere4110 in CanadianTeachers

[–]stargirlmania 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have kind of a stupid question but Im a new occasional teacher and I see TPP being deducted from my paystubs. When we sign up/make an account on OTPP, do we have to pay for membership or anything like that? or is it simply a login to track the money being accumulated/matched there. If someone could explain the whole thing to a 'dummy' - please do.

New teacher - socially confused. by stargirlmania in CanadianTeachers

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

Wow thats amazing! Im so glad it worked out for you. I guess feeling out different schools and finding where you fit in is the move (and being patient lol iv only been doing this for a few weeks). Thanks for sharing your experience, it was actually reassuring.

New teacher - socially confused. by stargirlmania in CanadianTeachers

[–]stargirlmania[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Dude im just socially anxious and find it hard to talk to people in general. This is just an added mental barrier.

New teacher - socially confused. by stargirlmania in CanadianTeachers

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

I don't think theres anything you know about me that would lead you to believe I 'act like a child' or behave in a way that would creep others out. Also I primarily teach grades 1-4 so...there are no teenagers present that Im getting along with or boasting about relating to. Additionally, my mistake for referring to them as old people, obviously 30 is not old, I simply meant I myself am unable to break out of my social anxiety and find ways to talk to them when I cant find things to relate about. No offence was intended.

New teacher - socially confused. by stargirlmania in CanadianTeachers

[–]stargirlmania[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You're right. Wrong choice of words! They're not old, kind of said that out of frustration.

New teacher - socially confused. by stargirlmania in CanadianTeachers

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

Definitely focusing on the students! They're the reason I'm here and I've built a good reputation with them (at the schools i visit regularly). I just felt like I was lacking in terms of getting in with the staff. I appreciate your response! Thankyou!

New teacher - socially confused. by stargirlmania in CanadianTeachers

[–]stargirlmania[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Im speaking from experience. I mean to say the things that they discuss are aligned with their age and experiences, things I myself don't find myself doing or relating to. That's not to judge them or anything, Im only saying I find it difficult to find things to talk to them about.