tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post631203426005384931..comments2024-03-15T15:41:21.785-05:00Comments on Midlife Roadtripper: From Somewhere On The Job Hunting RoadMidlife Roadtripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-71898731232099492152009-11-30T09:32:05.919-06:002009-11-30T09:32:05.919-06:00I am late to comment here--I hope you had a wonder...I am late to comment here--I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. My Hubs has been a teacher for many years. I have heard teachers who have left the business say they are so glad to sub--to be done with the classroom and the administration and everything at the end of the day.<br />My husband will request a sub when he knows he will be out. With teachers having to teach to the test these days, the role is not babysitting--it is staying on task. Last week he had to be out a day and left detailed instructions for the sub, who didn't have the students actually the whole day due to various specials the kids had to be at. He had stuff for her to do. But instead she wanted to hear each child introduce him/herself. It took 20 minutes and she did not get to the handout and lesson. It even seemed odd to his students and they relayed this to him (they are only 11 yrs old). He provided some feedback on her to the office.Michele Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030846420862437581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-6457336168824621942009-11-29T09:58:14.817-06:002009-11-29T09:58:14.817-06:00Whenever we have to face someone difficult, like t...Whenever we have to face someone difficult, like the service manager of a car dealership that says something isn't covered by warranty, my friend who retired last year after 30 years of teaching says to "put on your teacher face."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-43737393633646401692009-11-28T12:15:53.563-06:002009-11-28T12:15:53.563-06:00Just stopping in to see what you are up to...Hope ...Just stopping in to see what you are up to...Hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend!!! ~Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-70213488275725881682009-11-27T16:37:48.608-06:002009-11-27T16:37:48.608-06:00I feel your pain. I subbed for a year. It was toug...I feel your pain. I subbed for a year. It was tough but looking back there were some pretty school experiences.<br /><br />Hey, what kind of cabbage did you make grading high school exit exams?#167 Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069054405824134410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-73714747412306188092009-11-26T23:01:53.214-06:002009-11-26T23:01:53.214-06:00I can completely understand why you are waiting......I can completely understand why you are waiting...I would feel the same...I'm sure you are an excellent substitute teacher!! Probably much in demand!!! Happy Thanksgiving, my friend! ~Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-47815035774251201522009-11-26T08:48:12.242-06:002009-11-26T08:48:12.242-06:00I think it is rare for anyone to be 100% happy in ...I think it is rare for anyone to be 100% happy in their job. Many are making a compromise.<br /><br />Supply teaching is the worst because you never make roots, the children know how to exploit a new teacher who will be moving on and you have hundreds of new names to remember & never get to know anybody really well.<br />I take my hat off to you!<br /><br />Looking after your own children has been the most valuable thing of all. And you don't get paid anything for that. Just love. That means something though.<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-61255899484750430412009-11-26T07:45:28.123-06:002009-11-26T07:45:28.123-06:00I never enjoyed babysitting either. It was just a...I never enjoyed babysitting either. It was just a few extra dollars. I knew that I could never be a teacher, and try to keep a rowdy class of 30 or so children under control long enough to teach them something.<br /><br />I have oodles of admiration for those that can handle this job, whether it pays well or not. My DIL teaches 2nd graders, and believe it or not, she loves her job and went back for her masters so she can be a principal someday.<br /><br />Again, oodles of admiration from me. Esp that you are the sub, and we all know how kids try to pull one over on the sub! :-0<br /><br />Have a wonderful turkey day! :)Girl Tornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289862625817473671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-59588859588695820222009-11-25T11:28:39.219-06:002009-11-25T11:28:39.219-06:00p.s. I agree with The Weaver, the job is soul dest...p.s. I agree with The Weaver, the job is soul destroying.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-46475238815534368722009-11-25T11:27:34.411-06:002009-11-25T11:27:34.411-06:00FYI, every sub who stood out from the pack, got hi...FYI, every sub who stood out from the pack, got hired by me. First, though, let everyone know you are looking for a permanent assignment.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-88372612212309122892009-11-25T07:10:19.095-06:002009-11-25T07:10:19.095-06:00It's amazing the twists and turns our lives ta...It's amazing the twists and turns our lives take, isn't it? I hope you begin to get more responsibility in the classrooms so that you can enjoy it more. And may the joy of finishing raising your son be worth all the setbacks career wise through the years.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-17557439909712765252009-11-25T07:01:11.783-06:002009-11-25T07:01:11.783-06:00Bernie is so wise and gives good advice...just lik...Bernie is so wise and gives good advice...just like a mother would!<br /><br />Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!!!Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-67901902396149065132009-11-24T23:34:07.793-06:002009-11-24T23:34:07.793-06:00I don't agree that being a sub is such a nothi...I don't agree that being a sub is such a nothing job. It is what you make it and I think you can go each day and not realize how much you are bringing these kids that their regular burnt out teacher doesn't-- even for a day. As you talk to them about your ideas and maybe your favorite author it may just inspire someone to write as you write. Perhaps you can give some attention to a kid the teacher neglects even just for that day. KIds love to hear new things presented in new and refreshing ways. And as you continue your sub work in just a few schools and you keep doing it, it is amazing how many kids you get to know and how much influence you find out you really had. News of a good sub go through a school like lightning and your value will increase as time goes by.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189300487828240620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-4784965602413104932009-11-24T20:54:39.872-06:002009-11-24T20:54:39.872-06:00I enjoy reading your post. It's my first here....I enjoy reading your post. It's my first here. In many ways, i know how they all add up although not everything you will want to put it down in the resume. ;P<br /><br />~Silver<br />ReflectionsSilverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559987944096301573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-24482085159718777022009-11-24T18:07:11.316-06:002009-11-24T18:07:11.316-06:00A friend of mine subs, and it's amazing how ma...A friend of mine subs, and it's amazing how many calls she gets. It seems like there are enough sub openings to warrant a "permanent" sub, floating from school to school.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-82406808927808843712009-11-24T18:02:35.617-06:002009-11-24T18:02:35.617-06:00It has to be so difficult when not allowed the tim...It has to be so difficult when not allowed the time to get to know each of the kids, or they you. Hang in there. One more year. I fully get wanting that last year with your youngest. They need us more as teens in some ways, don't they?Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-88171655752673343102009-11-24T15:19:12.345-06:002009-11-24T15:19:12.345-06:00I cannot imagine.
Subbing seems like a very part...I cannot imagine. <br /><br />Subbing seems like a very particular kind of hell, to me--all of the downsides and none of the up.<br /><br />Question: is a paying position essential? If not, could you become a professional literacy volunteer, where you establish a year-long relationship with the same set of kids, in the same school?<br /><br />Your skills and background would be used, in spades. You'd feel gratified. You'd make a difference.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-41617388090497171902009-11-24T08:18:01.734-06:002009-11-24T08:18:01.734-06:00Smashing article. Dont forget, when you cant do al...Smashing article. Dont forget, when you cant do all these things, thats it. If you laugh at it all, you must be still well and truly alive!Grumpy Old Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828200865710133059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-62797954865463161682009-11-24T06:07:27.451-06:002009-11-24T06:07:27.451-06:00I've been doing day care for my two toddler gr...I've been doing day care for my two toddler grandsons for almost 4 years now. I have no grand plans for when I get my life back to myself. I've had a number of jobs thru the years, mostly part time as my children were growing up. I never went to college...I depended on the School of Life to teach me as I've stumbled and bumbled my way thru life. I've learned a lot. When I finally have 5 minutes to myself and can catch my breath I might have time to sit down and ponder the future, ha! At this point I can't even go to the bathroom alone during the day. 5 years ago I was working outside the home, had hours to read or garden or plunk around on the internet. I never dreamt I'd be doing what I'm doing midlife now. I don't really know where I'm going with this comment outside of saying that whatever Life throws my way I just go with the flow. I find so much more satisfaction in having a part in raising my grandsons than I ever got from punching in numbers all day or answering phones. But in a few more years?? I may be climbing the WALLS to get out of the house!! In 5 years I may not even be here. With some of the health issues I've had in the past 10 years, I really do try to stop and smell the roses and take it a day at a time. Happy Thanksgiving to you!!MissKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726021829363492972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-58563425793392199042009-11-24T04:42:15.162-06:002009-11-24T04:42:15.162-06:00It looks like thru the years you have accumulated ...It looks like thru the years you have accumulated many skills. Experience is everything..I am sure you are a great teacher..Sahildeki Evhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260671662786562610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-29398134784416439142009-11-24T04:06:17.919-06:002009-11-24T04:06:17.919-06:00I remember one substitute teacher from back in my ...I remember one substitute teacher from back in my school days. It was in a math class, and I expected the worst, because math teachers are notoriously bad teachers to begin with, for some reason, and well, it was a sub!<br /><br />The sub treated the class as though it were the q&a portion of a conference session rather than just killing time until the regular instructor returned, and we had opportunities to review concepts from someone with a completely different teaching style. It was actually a refreshing break AND a good learning opportunity for us.<br /><br />I hope you have a chance to create good memories as a sub, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01508114700180229059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-55055305246001902532009-11-24T03:07:02.431-06:002009-11-24T03:07:02.431-06:00I've never thought about being a supply teache...I've never thought about being a supply teacher the same as being a babysitter. Interesting perspective.<br /><br />"I can go back to my pursuit of my true passion - reading, writing and editing." Wow. I wish i could have articulated my dreams that succinctly. We share a dream. :)MsTypohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405552178619579820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-8185023535916267372009-11-23T22:24:13.992-06:002009-11-23T22:24:13.992-06:0050 cents an hour, and a dollar if it went past mid...50 cents an hour, and a dollar if it went past midnight. Those were the days (NOT!). Still chuckling at your "Don't mess with me" look; have found it to be most effective when shot over the top of my glasses...You are right to be doing what you are doing right now; they still need "raising" even after they've left the nest, not that they would ever admit it.<br />Hang in there!<br />Perhaps what this really means is that you should continue to follow your passions...dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-32167324900508468382009-11-23T20:35:34.159-06:002009-11-23T20:35:34.159-06:00See, the thing is, those kids who think you're...See, the thing is, those kids who think you're a babysitter don't have a clue how fortunate they are to have you. If only they were smart or mature enough to tap into what you have to offer. <br /><br />Does that make you feel any better? No? Well, I tried.Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-86165171303937266142009-11-23T20:29:12.996-06:002009-11-23T20:29:12.996-06:00That is difficult work. I hope something in your ...That is difficult work. I hope something in your interest area becomes available--sounds like you are doing everything right.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-10656351439719714782009-11-23T20:08:57.535-06:002009-11-23T20:08:57.535-06:00Well, congrats on the paycheck. I know it is meage...Well, congrats on the paycheck. I know it is meager, and the work doesn't equal the pay, but at least you can feel really good about spending the rest of your time exactly the way you want to - reading and writing. Being a substitute is really tough, and it sounds like the requirements there are lower than here. I'm lucky to have been able to be home with my girls, and lucky I don't have to go take a job cleaning motels, but I really need to get going on that book. I ordered two of the books you suggested on one of your other posts. They look great. Now I just need to read them...Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.com