probably pointless, but for what it's worth...
I'm a teacher who tries really hard to be in your second group, and most days, most classes, I think I might still be. For me, the reason for my breakdown a couple of years ago and the reason why some days and for some classes I'm aware that I'm in group one is the understanding that sometimes my hands are tied. There are some classes containing children with too many problems (in many cases, they've just never been taught or expected to behave positively), and I have no realistic options for stopping their behaviour from ruining their educations.

The school that I work within likes to blame all and any negative behaviour in the classroom firmly on the teachers. Much as I'd like to get out of the toxic sinkhole, there are very few jobs in my area at the moment, and a combination of a niggling disability with loss of confidence from my breakdown, it's a long term rather than short term aim.

I do try hard, but I'm not god, and the system I work within would rather sweep the problems under the carpet. I was just wanting to say that your post moved me to remember why I keep trying.
(magenta may, Sun 30 May 2010, 12:39, 1 reply)

Suddenly it feels like...
Im reading the TES Forums over the wife's shoulder....

;-)
(Phooey I COOK MUD, Mon 31 May 2010, 23:42, closed)

so you work 8-6 and still think you have a real job? GTFO and enjoy your 100+ days holiday and before you give me that "we are working during the holidays" BS you all seem to shout out.... no you dont... Maybe a few days here and there but you don't...

I work with you teachers and most (not all) are in it for the early fuck offs and holidays...

But saying that I wouldnt mind being one myself. If people get off about complaing about the "easy lifestyle" then why not do it?

I now feel the urge to self implode as I want to be the thing i hate.
(snarf81, Tue 1 Jun 2010, 11:19, closed)