january filers!

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

Teachers can certainly have a rough time here. Not just from the children, but also children's parents! There are few rights for teachers and you do hear some horror stories, and to be a good teacher you really have to have an extremely strong personality. It takes a special person to be a teacher; I could certainly never do it! Of course, I don't think everyone is cut out to be a teacher no matter how angelic the children are, but it seems a shame that unruly kids are almost expected at schools.

However, what my teacher friends/relatives have found the hardest is the sheer amount of paperwork and bureaucracy...I don't know how it is in the US, but it's almost impossible to do anything without first filling in a bunch of forms! My aunt taught special needs for several years before having her own children, and after her children were old enough to attend school themselves she tried going back to work - but in that short amount of time the paperwork had more than tripled. You can't lay a finger on a child - even if it's to help them, i.e. with a cut - without first filing a report.

Reason why I no longer belong to the PTA. I have a lot of friends that have tried (especially in D.C. and Baltimore schools) and decided to change careers. She said she could no longer deal with the parents. It's bad enough when the kids are disrespectful, but when the parents start to act the same, it's too much to deal with. Imagine being PUSH and SLAPPED by a parent in front of your students. That was the last straw for my friend! Some students really want to learn, but some parents want the TEACHERS to parent their child (and that's not going to work). She has since returned to Jamaica, because it was too much to deal with after 15 years. I don't care how bad the situation is...a PARENT has no right to put their hands on a TEACHER, because the teacher failed the student. They need to CHECK themselves

[IrieCat 2]

Teachers can certainly have a rough time here. Not just from the children, but also children's parents! There are few rights for teachers and you do hear some horror stories, and to be a good teacher you really have to have an extremely strong personality. It takes a special person to be a teacher; I could certainly never do it! Of course, I don't think everyone is cut out to be a teacher no matter how angelic the children are, but it seems a shame that unruly kids are almost expected at schools.

However, what my teacher friends/relatives have found the hardest is the sheer amount of paperwork and bureaucracy...I don't know how it is in the US, but it's almost impossible to do anything without first filling in a bunch of forms! My aunt taught special needs for several years before having her own children, and after her children were old enough to attend school themselves she tried going back to work - but in that short amount of time the paperwork had more than tripled. You can't lay a finger on a child - even if it's to help them, i.e. with a cut - without first filing a report.

Reason why I no longer belong to the PTA. I have a lot of friends that have tried (especially in D.C. and Baltimore schools) and decided to change careers. She said she could no longer deal with the parents. It's bad enough when the kids are disrespectful, but when the parents start to act the same, it's too much to deal with. Imagine being PUSH and SLAPPED by a parent in front of your students. That was the last straw for my friend! Some students really want to learn, but some parents want the TEACHERS to parent their child (and that's not going to work). She has since returned to Jamaica, because it was too much to deal with after 15 years. I don't care how bad the situation is...a PARENT has no right to put their hands on a TEACHER, because the teacher failed the student. They need to CHECK themselves

My best friend is a DC public school teacher and I get to hear all the stories! She even worked at Choice (where the kids who get kicked out of school go) .. It feels hopeless when the parents are worse than the kids!! She has been a teacher for 11 years and I can tell she gets more discouraged every year!

Here in Maine my daughter is so lucky... great school and great teachers!! I am blessed to have wound up in this town. I may not like it much as its not very diverse but the school system is amazing!!

[KitEEgirl 0]

While I understand the aggravation teachers have to put up with, you have to admit their schedule is pretty cool.

I'm an engineer for Philips and I feel like something is wrong if I have a day off!

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

Teachers can certainly have a rough time here. Not just from the children, but also children's parents! There are few rights for teachers and you do hear some horror stories, and to be a good teacher you really have to have an extremely strong personality. It takes a special person to be a teacher; I could certainly never do it! Of course, I don't think everyone is cut out to be a teacher no matter how angelic the children are, but it seems a shame that unruly kids are almost expected at schools.

However, what my teacher friends/relatives have found the hardest is the sheer amount of paperwork and bureaucracy...I don't know how it is in the US, but it's almost impossible to do anything without first filling in a bunch of forms! My aunt taught special needs for several years before having her own children, and after her children were old enough to attend school themselves she tried going back to work - but in that short amount of time the paperwork had more than tripled. You can't lay a finger on a child - even if it's to help them, i.e. with a cut - without first filing a report.

Reason why I no longer belong to the PTA. I have a lot of friends that have tried (especially in D.C. and Baltimore schools) and decided to change careers. She said she could no longer deal with the parents. It's bad enough when the kids are disrespectful, but when the parents start to act the same, it's too much to deal with. Imagine being PUSH and SLAPPED by a parent in front of your students. That was the last straw for my friend! Some students really want to learn, but some parents want the TEACHERS to parent their child (and that's not going to work). She has since returned to Jamaica, because it was too much to deal with after 15 years. I don't care how bad the situation is...a PARENT has no right to put their hands on a TEACHER, because the teacher failed the student. They need to CHECK themselves

My best friend is a DC public school teacher and I get to hear all the stories! She even worked at Choice (where the kids who get kicked out of school go) .. It feels hopeless when the parents are worse than the kids!! She has been a teacher for 11 years and I can tell she gets more discouraged every year!

Here in Maine my daughter is so lucky... great school and great teachers!! I am blessed to have wound up in this town. I may not like it much as its not very diverse but the school system is amazing!!

I hear you Irie,

I work in D.C. everyday and I use to take the metro, but the kids are some DAMNNNN unrully it's not even funny. So, I started to drive in. They would be on the train spiting paper at each other. And now a days you really don't want to get into it with a group of school aged children, but I had to say something. The kept spitting paper and it was hitting other people who said nothing. So, I had to push the emergency button. I told them I will KNOCK them the HELL back from where they came from if they got into my face. Metro police escorted them from the train and out of the station. It's just a sad state.

[IrieCat 2]

Teachers can certainly have a rough time here. Not just from the children, but also children's parents! There are few rights for teachers and you do hear some horror stories, and to be a good teacher you really have to have an extremely strong personality. It takes a special person to be a teacher; I could certainly never do it! Of course, I don't think everyone is cut out to be a teacher no matter how angelic the children are, but it seems a shame that unruly kids are almost expected at schools.

However, what my teacher friends/relatives have found the hardest is the sheer amount of paperwork and bureaucracy...I don't know how it is in the US, but it's almost impossible to do anything without first filling in a bunch of forms! My aunt taught special needs for several years before having her own children, and after her children were old enough to attend school themselves she tried going back to work - but in that short amount of time the paperwork had more than tripled. You can't lay a finger on a child - even if it's to help them, i.e. with a cut - without first filing a report.

Reason why I no longer belong to the PTA. I have a lot of friends that have tried (especially in D.C. and Baltimore schools) and decided to change careers. She said she could no longer deal with the parents. It's bad enough when the kids are disrespectful, but when the parents start to act the same, it's too much to deal with. Imagine being PUSH and SLAPPED by a parent in front of your students. That was the last straw for my friend! Some students really want to learn, but some parents want the TEACHERS to parent their child (and that's not going to work). She has since returned to Jamaica, because it was too much to deal with after 15 years. I don't care how bad the situation is...a PARENT has no right to put their hands on a TEACHER, because the teacher failed the student. They need to CHECK themselves

My best friend is a DC public school teacher and I get to hear all the stories! She even worked at Choice (where the kids who get kicked out of school go) .. It feels hopeless when the parents are worse than the kids!! She has been a teacher for 11 years and I can tell she gets more discouraged every year!

Here in Maine my daughter is so lucky... great school and great teachers!! I am blessed to have wound up in this town. I may not like it much as its not very diverse but the school system is amazing!!

I hear you Irie,

I work in D.C. everyday and I use to take the metro, but the kids are some DAMNNNN unrully it's not even funny. So, I started to drive in. They would be on the train spiting paper at each other. And now a days you really don't want to get into it with a group of school aged children, but I had to say something. The kept spitting paper and it was hitting other people who said nothing. So, I had to push the emergency button. I told them I will KNOCK them the HELL back from where they came from if they got into my face. Metro police escorted them from the train and out of the station. It's just a sad state.

You go! I would love to have been on the metro with you!!! :-)

I used to take the metro everyday to work and always had a new "crazy person on the train" story!! :-)

Edited March 4, 2008 by IrieCat

[Alex & Rachel 78]

While I understand the aggravation teachers have to put up with, you have to admit their schedule is pretty cool.

I'm an engineer for Philips and I feel like something is wrong if I have a day off!

Oh boy - I'm not looking forward to working longer hours and having fewer holidays in the US! Not to mention poor maternity leave/benefits...I haven't completely ruled out moving back to the UK at some point in the future.

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

While I understand the aggravation teachers have to put up with, you have to admit their schedule is pretty cool.

I'm an engineer for Philips and I feel like something is wrong if I have a day off!

Oh boy - I'm not looking forward to working longer hours and having fewer holidays in the US! Not to mention poor maternity leave/benefits...I haven't completely ruled out moving back to the UK at some point in the future.

I'm soooooooooooooo JEALOUS of my European friends when it comes to VACATIONS, work hours and MATERNITY LEAVE. Even my friends in Canada laugh at me.

[Sal and Jay 2]

While I understand the aggravation teachers have to put up with, you have to admit their schedule is pretty cool.

I'm an engineer for Philips and I feel like something is wrong if I have a day off!

Oh boy - I'm not looking forward to working longer hours and having fewer holidays in the US! Not to mention poor maternity leave/benefits...I haven't completely ruled out moving back to the UK at some point in the future.

I'm soooooooooooooo JEALOUS of my European friends when it comes to VACATIONS, work hours and MATERNITY LEAVE. Even my friends in Canada laugh at me.

Yep im gonna miss that for sure

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

I agree too. I wish I could keep all my vacation days, and be able to have several months of maternity leave before and after my children's birth!

[IrieCat 2]

I agree too. I wish I could keep all my vacation days, and be able to have several months of maternity leave before and after my children's birth!

I consider myself very blessed. When I had my daughter 6 years ago I was living in VA, I wanted to come back to Maine to raise my daughter and my boss would not let me quit. I have been "teleworking" ever since. I think it is becoming very popular in the states. I dont have to buy work clothing, or pay for a commute to work.

If my daughter is sick I am home...If I am sick I dont really have to call in (unless I am so sick I need to stay in bed and even then I can bring the laptop to bed!)I also have about 6 weeks of "paid time off", and can use for whatever reason I want. I do tend to work more than I would if I were going to an office from 9-5 but I am also able to travel and not take time off. As long as I have an internet connection and I can work.

This is the whole reason I was able to stay in St Lucia for 6 months and meet my Sweetie! :-)

[SusieLuvsPaul 0]

I have been touched every single day since i got the nao2 on the 29th except for the 1st, so thats three days in a row is it usuallly every day like that? orrrr people usually don't as much?

how do u know it gets to other places? just click on the receipt number?

thanks~!

[dbears 1]

I have been touched every single day since i got the nao2 on the 29th except for the 1st, so thats three days in a row is it usuallly every day like that? orrrr people usually don't as much?

how do u know it gets to other places? just click on the receipt number?

thanks~!

hello susie... here's a link of the K1 process flowchart. Pls. click HERE

i think you can call the NVC to check if they received your I-129F application.. the flowchart says, you can call after 2weeks, but i have read about people calling just 1week after receiving their NOA2 and they still received favorable response.

some also tried emailing the NVC... for the NVC contact information, pls click HERE

i hope this helps.

[SusieLuvsPaul 0]

oh ok thanks!!

[Amanda+Stephen 0]

I agree too. I wish I could keep all my vacation days, and be able to have several months of maternity leave before and after my children's birth!

I consider myself very blessed. When I had my daughter 6 years ago I was living in VA, I wanted to come back to Maine to raise my daughter and my boss would not let me quit. I have been "teleworking" ever since. I think it is becoming very popular in the states. I dont have to buy work clothing, or pay for a commute to work.

If my daughter is sick I am home...If I am sick I dont really have to call in (unless I am so sick I need to stay in bed and even then I can bring the laptop to bed!)I also have about 6 weeks of "paid time off", and can use for whatever reason I want. I do tend to work more than I would if I were going to an office from 9-5 but I am also able to travel and not take time off. As long as I have an internet connection and I can work.

This is the whole reason I was able to stay in St Lucia for 6 months and meet my Sweetie! :-)

Indeed, I feel blessed as well. I moved to Rochester, NY for a company back in 1999 and after a year, I just didn't like Rochester (just wasn't for me). And I tried to quit, but they wouldn't let me. So I telecommuted and moved back to Houston (where I lived then) and funny thing, I quit about a year later, because another company hired me to telecommute! best/worst part - 4 years later, the company from Rochester bought the company I worked for in DC!!! So now I'm back with the company in NY, but working from home. But yes, it helps in this situation. When I go overseas next week I'll just telecommute from there and don't have to worry about the vacation time. Since I am definitely not as lucky and have 6 weeks!!!! And I'm trying to save mine for the wedding/honeymoon stuff But yes, it is more popular in the states, and I too work more than I would if I went into the office, but I wouldn't trade it for working in the office!!!

Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday!!!

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

While I understand the aggravation teachers have to put up with, you have to admit their schedule is pretty cool.

I'm an engineer for Philips and I feel like something is wrong if I have a day off!

Oh boy - I'm not looking forward to working longer hours and having fewer holidays in the US! Not to mention poor maternity leave/benefits...I haven't completely ruled out moving back to the UK at some point in the future.

I'm soooooooooooooo JEALOUS of my European friends when it comes to VACATIONS, work hours and MATERNITY LEAVE. Even my friends in Canada laugh at me.

Yep im gonna miss that for sure

Yes, we have quite a bit of "vacation"....however, most of my vacation in the summer is either attending teacher trainings (some mandatory, some voluntary) and teaching summer school for a little supplemental income (if I don't get to teach summer school, I have to find a summer job, sometimes with my own students...makes it a little awkward)...my days off during the school year are often spent with catching up on grading and lesson planning. And our "hours"...most teachers at our school (we start at 7:20 AM) get there at 6:30 (or earlier) and often stay until 4 or later (our students go home at 2:15)...I also teach night school that goes to 8 PM two nights a week...

I guess if I did the bare minimum of what I'm required to do (in regards to hours work and contracted schedule), it would be a lot of time off....

I love my job...it's demanding, but very rewarding....I wouldn't want to do anything else!!!!