Originally Posted by displacedinMN (Post 17539037)

4 days.

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief (Post 17530507)

Finishing up my first year at a small Jr. High/High School. It's been a great year, honestly. There are concerns because state funding (California) is a bit scary right now, but I am the high school teacher for World, US, and Government/Econ. so I should be good.

I commute to my job, which is the only downside, but considering the lack of discipline issues and good admin in place, it's well worth it to me.

Originally Posted by DJay23 (Post 17539142)

Same. Gonna have kids clean up and inventory the lab tomorrow (Half the school will be gone on a field trip with the band to a local amusement park). Then probably show a video Tuesday. Wednesday is "fun" day. Thursday is half day with awards and such.

Busy week of babysitting.

Originally Posted by displacedinMN (Post 17530332)

A bit of a rant here.... In a mental predicament for the time being.

I had been teaching Earth Science for MANY years. Two years ago, my grade was switched to Physical Science.

I hate it. It is boring.

I asked my principal and a few others for reccs and have applied to a few public schools. Not sure if I can handle going back.

I also, have a 1000 grant for a new weather station at my current school which is much easier to work at.

My applications have not had a response. Not sure if it is licensure, being a male, being expensive or being white. I do have a lot of strikes against me in a public school. Which is amazing since everyone is so damn desperate for teachers.

Do I teach in a subject I hate and a place I like or teach a subject I like and a place that could kill me. The great mental debate.

Not looking for answers, just venting my quandary.

My old school has an opening. My PTSD and anxiety could not do it, and my wife said "HELL NO" Think Steely Dan....never going back to my old school.