#teachmesomethingnewtoday

[lemonsweetie]

That was fracking awesome. Thank you for sharing that. My aunt is a victim of spousal abuse: physical, mental and to an extent sexual. One of my life's objectives is to give her strength and guidance if she does ever wish for it, so that she can escape or end the abuse. Thus when one learns that one of one's personal heros is also a champion of such a valid and necessary cause, the days thereafter pass easier. Thank you once again for sharing that experience.

I'm glad it was able to help in some way. Thank you so very much for sharing your own story, and your care, it helps me as well. I wish you all the best and I hope things are able to get better. No one should ever feel like they are going through this alone. LLAP <3

[astrotastic]

i went out of state for both undergraduate and graduate degrees in physics and mathematics and indeed, every student in the program was financed by the school. typically, non professional degrees such as a master of science is awarded at no expense to the student. there are programs that promote the participation of women in the natural sciences and mathematics that you could exploit as well.

WELP

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teachmesomethingnewtoday replied to your post: When you tell people you're thinking about teaching

In my experience most people whom I ever speak to about future career plans as a teacher are quick to encourage me, but do caution me on the abysmal pay. maybe its this cautionary note that you are interpreting as a statement of disapproval.

I've actually yet to have anyone mention pay to me. Which is a little surprising. They all seem to stick to how horrible the profession is. And I get that.

Pay comments wouldn't bother me though. I spent two miserable weeks working in the office of a roofing company (my worst post-college job yet) for just barely above minimum wage last summer with my fancy degree. And I barely pay my bills with my current job. So my opinion on what constitutes a decent payscale is pretty low to begin with.

irishdancerv8 replied to your post: When you tell people you're thinking about teaching

haha everyone tells me i’m brave for wanting to teach high school. What subject do you want to teach?

I can have a double emphasis with the program I'm interested in so given my undergrad degree and minor I'll be able to teach Social Studies or English.

compositional replied to your post: When you tell people you're thinking about teaching

Teaching is super fun, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. And middle schoolers are SO FUN. They’re nuts, but they’re awesome. :D good luck with your training, etc. :)

Thank you!

pantslessprogressive replied to your post: When you tell people you're thinking about teaching

“Assvice” is the greatest non-word in the history of non-words and I am going to use it as often as humanly possible in my daily conversations.

Right?! Assvice is my favorite non-word ever. I stole it from Amalah.