most ridiculous reason you called in to work - Page 2

artsygrrl · 07.31.2009, 09:51 PM

Yeah, I am certified all right. I have taught elementary (kindergarten through 5th gr.) art for a long time. I love these kids. They crack me up (almost) every day.

artsygrrl · 07.31.2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by floatingslowly

with all this talk about bad kids, I'd like to go on the record as saying that it's been AT LEAST 14 years since I've called in sick for bullshit and almost 2 hours since I've last masturbated. you can quote me on that.

hey floatingslowly, I dare you to call in to say you can't come to work because you're masturbating. heehee

phoenix · 07.31.2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dead-Air

That is ridiculous! You win!

I have turned down a job offer with the reply 'I'm actually just not ready to have a job right now'

does that count?

phoenix · 07.31.2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by artsygrrl

hey floatingslowly, I dare you to call in to say you can't come to work because you're masturbating. heehee

wtf would I do if one of my high school kids one day comes in with a 'sick note' saying this?

"wasn't in class last week because I was at home jerking off, sorry.

-student."

floatingslowly · 07.31.2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by artsygrrl

hey floatingslowly, I dare you to call in to say you can't come to work because you're masturbating. heehee

that would lead to severe life disruption. it's hard to find a job or I would take you up on the dare.

last week, it was 2 scoops of coffee grounds neat for $10. my minions were attempting to get me to shave my head today for another $10. it was hard to turn down, but I had to. my strength lies there.

artsygrrl · 07.31.2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

My long term goal (one of them) is to teach 10->12 art classses, and that is a massive fear of mine. I dont actually have a real problem with jerk kids, but I still struggle with the concept of how I'd go about making the class fulfilling in some way for EVERYONE in the room.

phoenix, they can't teach you that kind of stuff in books. I was really nervous when I started teaching. Even tho I had all the "required" education, I really didn't know shit. Understand that it's unrealistic for you to be able to connect with EVERYONE in the room. Unless you're the pope.

phoenix · 07.31.2009, 10:07 PM

yeh, I'm sure you're right. I guess more than anything I'd want to really try to enable everyone to get SOMETHING out of it, even if they weren't on my level. Whilst trying my best to not let people ruin everyone elses environment. I'm sure experience helps a lot.. But then I wouldn't want to turn into one of those teachers who just don't give a fuck anymore.

How long have you been teaching? How long before you started to feel comfortable with dealing with so many personalities at once?

jerf · 07.31.2009, 10:59 PM

i called in sick because i was still on vacation in another state. i was supposed to go in on a friday after having wed and thurs off, but instead i drove to my parents house on wed morning and didnt get back into town until sunday night.

artsygrrl · 07.31.2009, 11:03 PM

I've been teaching for 12 years. It was a couple of years before I started to calm down and figure out the deal:
Enter the classroom like you know YOUR shit.
Enter the room with a look that says you are wise to THEIR shit.

Classroom control is EVERYTHING at first. Gaining their trust and respect is right up there, too. Because if they are not willing to meet you halfway, then it doesn't matter HOW much you know. It gets better (not easier) the longer you teach. I love teaching. I don't ever wanna be the teacher that doesn't give a fuck anymore. But it does happen to the best of us.

youthoftomorrow · 08.01.2009, 02:35 AM

i called in sick to go see Sonic Youth.

Satan · 08.01.2009, 02:49 AM

because i was too wasted to go to work

MellySingsDoom · 08.01.2009, 03:19 AM

Many moons ago, I collapsed at a Terminal Cheesecake gig, and skipped work to go and see my GP. Turns out I just over-heated. End result - day off work for me to go and doss.

EVOLghost · 08.01.2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by artsygrrl

I called in sick once because I hated the kids in the class I had to teach that day. Fuck 'em. Let the sub deal with it.

hahaha awesome.

EVOLghost · 08.01.2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dead-Air

Lost my virginity for the second time. I'm not exactly making that up either...

haha wut?

FreshChops · 08.01.2009, 02:20 PM

Two extreme reasons:

One time, because I was getting married, and told them I wouldn't be in for a few days..... I got fired.

Another, I actually went in and tried to work, but was tripping on acid from the night before. I didn't make it through the day. I had to leave early on "sick". I hung out around there though, mostly drinking orange juice because my ride was still working.

atsonicpark · 08.01.2009, 06:17 PM

mm acid

atsonicpark · 08.01.2009, 06:59 PM

j'espère que tout va bien. vous faites mon coeur chante. je t'aime.

Dead-Air · 08.01.2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

does that count?

Nah, I turned down a management job at a major theater because I was having a good time making a lot less money as a dj.

pbradley · 08.01.2009, 09:01 PM

Is "because I didn't want to work that day" a bad reason? It feels like any reason would come after that in order to excuse it, so what if I admit there is no reason?

pokkeherrie · 08.01.2009, 09:11 PM

i don't think i've ever skipped for a more ridiculous reason than being wasted.

but it's happened twice that i skipped a last day at work somewhere to go to a music festival.

07.31.2009, 09:51 PM	#21
artsygrrl the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan, USA Posts: 961	Yeah, I am certified all right. I have taught elementary (kindergarten through 5th gr.) art for a long time. I love these kids. They crack me up (almost) every day.
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07.31.2009, 10:07 PM	#27
phoenix invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: the future where it's hot and dark Posts: 5,926	yeh, I'm sure you're right. I guess more than anything I'd want to really try to enable everyone to get SOMETHING out of it, even if they weren't on my level. Whilst trying my best to not let people ruin everyone elses environment. I'm sure experience helps a lot.. But then I wouldn't want to turn into one of those teachers who just don't give a fuck anymore. How long have you been teaching? How long before you started to feel comfortable with dealing with so many personalities at once? __________________ tiny and lost.
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07.31.2009, 10:59 PM	#28
jerf children of satan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 345	i called in sick because i was still on vacation in another state. i was supposed to go in on a friday after having wed and thurs off, but instead i drove to my parents house on wed morning and didnt get back into town until sunday night.
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07.31.2009, 11:03 PM	#29
artsygrrl the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan, USA Posts: 961	I've been teaching for 12 years. It was a couple of years before I started to calm down and figure out the deal: Enter the classroom like you know YOUR shit. Enter the room with a look that says you are wise to THEIR shit. Classroom control is EVERYTHING at first. Gaining their trust and respect is right up there, too. Because if they are not willing to meet you halfway, then it doesn't matter HOW much you know. It gets better (not easier) the longer you teach. I love teaching. I don't ever wanna be the teacher that doesn't give a fuck anymore. But it does happen to the best of us.
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08.01.2009, 02:35 AM	#30
youthoftomorrow expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Idaho. Posts: 1,418	i called in sick to go see Sonic Youth. __________________ avalanche.
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08.01.2009, 02:49 AM	#31
Satan invito al cielo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: noo yawk Posts: 6,331	because i was too wasted to go to work __________________ "I love meth." - batreleaser
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08.01.2009, 03:19 AM	#32
MellySingsDoom invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,662	Many moons ago, I collapsed at a Terminal Cheesecake gig, and skipped work to go and see my GP. Turns out I just over-heated. End result - day off work for me to go and doss. __________________ Snow on Easter Sunday - Jesus Christ in reverse.
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08.01.2009, 02:20 PM	#35
FreshChops 100% Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 738	Two extreme reasons: One time, because I was getting married, and told them I wouldn't be in for a few days..... I got fired. Another, I actually went in and tried to work, but was tripping on acid from the night before. I didn't make it through the day. I had to leave early on "sick". I hung out around there though, mostly drinking orange juice because my ride was still working.
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08.01.2009, 06:17 PM	#36
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	mm acid __________________
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08.01.2009, 06:59 PM	#37
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	j'espère que tout va bien. vous faites mon coeur chante. je t'aime. __________________
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08.01.2009, 09:01 PM	#39
pbradley invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoKo Posts: 10,621	Is "because I didn't want to work that day" a bad reason? It feels like any reason would come after that in order to excuse it, so what if I admit there is no reason?
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08.01.2009, 09:11 PM	#40
pokkeherrie invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,289	i don't think i've ever skipped for a more ridiculous reason than being wasted. but it's happened twice that i skipped a last day at work somewhere to go to a music festival.
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