I took the rose colored glasses off 40 years ago in my 20's. I could never have lasted through a 40+ year career with an attitude like yours.
I am going to respectfully agree to disagree. I don't have the jaded outlook you have on people and life. I will continue to look for the best in...
Maybe I'm just living in unreality. I understand that parents like these exist and I have seen a few in my time. However, I continue to believe...
Actually, what I would really be concerned with are people who automatically think parents are using their children as meal tickets. I wonder if...
And you have a personal relationship with this parent so you are aware of what goes on in her life?...
I went through the same back and forth before actually calling it quits. In hindsight, best decision I could have made. Retirement is working out...
This is excellent advice. Also, you need to keep your own health a priority right now. Stress is not something you need right now. Good luck and I...
This will be the first year in more than 30 years that I haven't shopped on black Friday. We are vacationing and won't be home for Christmas....
I'm with you. Technology has its place in the classroom but it is not the be-all, end-all of successful instruction.
Please document everything that has happened and follow Tired Teacher's advice to write a rebuttal. Look for a new job now and I may also report...
I don't have a Thanksgiving break any more, but I do vacation. Right now I am on my cross country trip on the way to a Hawaiian vacation. Hope...
I do agree with that point of view. However, I believe that the majority of parents try to do the best with their children and aren't expecting...
Oh, that explains why you seem to live in a fantasy world regarding families. And, you are certainly entitled to your point of view, also.
Not trying to change your mind on anything...just wondering if you have kids?
Thanks. That gives us some good information.
Just chalk that up to listen to your intuition...and thank your lucky stars that you left that position.
We have been looking for something like that. What do you tow it with?
Tell me what's snarky about arranging a meeting with administration? It's also not snarky to remind parents of their responsibilities regarding...
Since I retired about six months ago I have read more than 50 books. Right now I am concentrating on my new and old favorite authors...Stephen...
Time to bring out the golf pencils!
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