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Hpylife
Board:
Career Decisions
10-04-2019, 05:59 PM
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2
I can't afford to stay in teaching
Posted By
Hpylife
I hear you with the disrespect aspect, but I knew...
I hear you with the disrespect aspect, but I knew that one going back into teaching. If it wasn't for my husband, we wouldn't be able to pay bills with the salary. Definitely if they pay is...
Board:
Career Decisions
09-30-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies:
5
Exit plan for resigning
Posted By
Hpylife
I had a friend recommended I switch to a special...
I had a friend recommended I switch to a special area like art... so I’ve thought about that too- I’d need to look into certification requirements as well as jobs since those are rare openings in my...
Board:
Career Decisions
09-22-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies:
5
Exit plan for resigning
Posted By
Hpylife
Thanks for the advice Munchkins..I appreciate...
Thanks for the advice Munchkins..I appreciate it!! I also like that idea to ask them about a letter of recommendation. I already feel a huge weight lifted with just moving closer to feeling better...
Board:
Career Decisions
09-22-2019, 08:03 AM
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5
Exit plan for resigning
Posted By
Hpylife
Haley23--yes, you are correct, I also have a plan...
Haley23--yes, you are correct, I also have a plan in place from admin. I do indeed have a good working relationship with them. It's really a great school, I just figured out that I really don't want...
Board:
Career Decisions
09-21-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies:
5
Exit plan for resigning
Posted By
Hpylife
Exit plan for resigning
After a bunch of back and forth feelings and decisions, I've decided that this will be my last year of teaching ( I'm 75% sure at this point). I had thought I'd stick to it and retire out early...but...
Board:
The Job Search
09-16-2019, 07:55 PM
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3
can't find a way into a public school system
Posted By
Hpylife
In my experience it’s who you know. I long term...
In my experience it’s who you know. I long term subbed for a year before I got hired in. However the schools I’m at have also hired “outsiders” including new graduates . Just keep applying is my best...
Board:
Career Decisions
09-12-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies:
3
Stay or Go
Posted By
Hpylife
Thank you!
Thank you!
Board:
Career Decisions
09-09-2019, 05:31 PM
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2
Improvement plan question
Posted By
Hpylife
Thanks for the insight.. I was put on the plan...
Thanks for the insight.. I was put on the plan for last year....continued to be employed, and am again working this year in the same school. I agree it seems strange to put someone on a plan if they...
Board:
Career Decisions
09-08-2019, 07:21 PM
Replies:
2
Improvement plan question
Posted By
Hpylife
Improvement plan question
Hi all!
This is for those with experience regarding being put on an improvement plan. I preface this by saying my admin is wonderful and I have a great working relationship with them.. I was put...
Board:
Career Decisions
09-08-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies:
3
Stay or Go
Posted By
Hpylife
Well here’s an update! Amazingly, I was offered a...
Well here’s an update! Amazingly, I was offered a position that is departmentalized! I decided to take it so this year I’m going to see how that does.
I’m optimistic and giving myself this year to...
Board:
Career Decisions
09-08-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies:
10
Switch from IT to Teaching? Large pay cut...
Posted By
Hpylife
Oh that is a great idea! Find a IT job with a...
Oh that is a great idea! Find a IT job with a school, our school system has a whole team of them.
Good luck whatever you decide!
Board:
Career Decisions
09-06-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies:
10
Switch from IT to Teaching? Large pay cut...
Posted By
Hpylife
If I was in IT I’d stay, I’m older than you- I’m...
If I was in IT I’d stay, I’m older than you- I’m 47, but I started teaching when I was 24, taught for a little and got burnt out after 4 years, I did other jobs, then recently got back in. My primary...
Board:
The VENT
08-24-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies:
4
Just venting
Posted By
Hpylife
wow, August 10th?! Whoa, our last day was June 20...
wow, August 10th?! Whoa, our last day was June 20 so we go back after Labor day ...I'm glad we get this time :-)
Board:
The VENT
08-24-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies:
4
Just venting
Posted By
Hpylife
thank you for the advice, my brain gets that,,but...
thank you for the advice, my brain gets that,,but my anxiety overrides it....if it wasn't for the amazing benefits we have, I wouldn't have come back another year. But, I'll make this year as good as...
Board:
The VENT
08-24-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies:
4
Just venting
Posted By
Hpylife
Just venting
Hi all.... our teacher school days have started back( students aren’t back till after Labor Day). This year I switched to a new grade- I wanted to move to a departmentalized grade because I thought...
Board:
Fifth Grade
08-22-2019, 09:21 PM
Replies:
3
5th grade newbie
Posted By
Hpylife
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
Board:
Career Decisions
06-21-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies:
8
Can an older teacher get hired? Should she want to?
Posted By
Hpylife
Sounds familiar! I graduated college about 25 yrs...
Sounds familiar! I graduated college about 25 yrs ago... I taught for two years before raising a family and then taught in private preschool for many years , then did other jobs. Recently returned to...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-21-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies:
36
Starting at 50
Posted By
Hpylife
Why not do something with your nursing course...
Why not do something with your nursing course work and your desire to be with kids- be a school nurse!
If you want to only teach is highly recommend getting in and substitute teach- do it across...
Board:
Fifth Grade
06-18-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies:
3
5th grade newbie
Posted By
Hpylife
5th grade newbie
Hello all! I’m moving to 5th after a long time in lower ele and preschool.
Any tried and true resources try for upper elementary ? Specifically science/ social studies? Any upper TPT teachers I...
Board:
Kindergarten
06-08-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies:
13
Opinion on PJ's please
Posted By
Hpylife
Totally not something I’d worry about. I’d worry...
Totally not something I’d worry about. I’d worry if they came to school dirty/ smelly/ hungry/overly sleepy but pjs are just clothes. I wouldn’t make it an issue.
Board:
Career Decisions
06-02-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies:
3
Stay or Go
Posted By
Hpylife
Stay or Go
Hello!I am just finishing another teaching year-
I am realizing that I need to either quit teaching or wait it out for a departmentalized position to open up. The stress of having to teach 7...
Board:
Second Grade
04-19-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies:
4
End of the year gift
Posted By
Hpylife
I do frisbees . All the kiddos sign it or add a...
I do frisbees . All the kiddos sign it or add a doodle and a signature . Lots of my coworkers go all out with elaborate things. One year I did a composition notebook and glued a word cloud with their...
Board:
Classroom Management
03-30-2019, 06:05 AM
Replies:
4
Getting it done
Posted By
Hpylife
I have a routine for each subject and I don’t do...
I have a routine for each subject and I don’t do anything fancy or over the top. I can’t inagine the time it would take if I did.
I actually sat down and made a schedule to see what I was doing for...
Board:
Classroom Management
03-25-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies:
4
Getting it done
Posted By
Hpylife
Getting it done
Hi all,
I decided to put this here because it has to do with managing your time in the classroom.
How do you all get your planning done for upcoming lessons?
I’m struggling. Have been for about...
Board:
Career Decisions
02-20-2019, 10:06 PM
Replies:
9
Has anyone left for greener pastures?
Posted By
Hpylife
Yep, I’ve had tons of other jobs. I started out...
Yep, I’ve had tons of other jobs. I started out teaching over 25 yrs ago, after a few years I stopped to raise my son. I then worked in preschool for about 10yrs. I also did other jobs unrelated to...
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