OHbaby! Forums : Why do I bother... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:48:52 +0000 Fri, 30 May 2008 14:38:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=17668 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : Bah, I might have to go back 1...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=399224&title=why-do-i-bother#399224 Author: miss
Subject: 17668
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 2:38pm

Bah, I might have to go back 1 day a week soon and I so don't want to! Dumb.]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 14:38:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=399224&title=why-do-i-bother#399224 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : I&#039;m at The Kids Club, its...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=398921&title=why-do-i-bother#398921 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 17668
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 10:37am

I'm at The Kids Club, its a private kindy in Rototuna. On maternity leave at the moment We've got 2 girls starting in the next month or so in new entrance classes. Hope today is a better day for you!]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 10:37:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=398921&title=why-do-i-bother#398921 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : Thats what I keep telling myself,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397952&title=why-do-i-bother#397952 Author: fairsk8
Subject: 17668
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 12:52pm

Thats what I keep telling myself, 'think of the money, get through the day.' ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 12:52:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397952&title=why-do-i-bother#397952 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : I agree about not having much...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397948&title=why-do-i-bother#397948 Author: marielb
Subject: 17668
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 12:50pm

I agree about not having much respect!

I job share with a male teacher, and I'm sure some of the boys wouldn't treat him like they do little me!!! (was going to say 'old' but I'm not )

I agree, you have a good day teaching and it reminds you why we do this job.

Relieving is great money, so all you have to do is get through the day!!! ]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 12:50:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397948&title=why-do-i-bother#397948 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : I had a crap day yesterday. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397946&title=why-do-i-bother#397946 Author: fairsk8
Subject: 17668
Posted: 29 May 2008 at 12:45pm

I had a crap day yesterday. I do relief work, mainly at the same school, and usually with my lovely yr1 class. But yesterday had a yr5-6 class, and they were kinda horrible. No respect!

But I still do it because as someone said, there are those little moments that make you smile and remind you why you chose this lovely profession.]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 12:45:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397946&title=why-do-i-bother#397946 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : I am not a teacher but also have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397400&title=why-do-i-bother#397400 Author: EthansMummy
Subject: 17668
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 8:48pm

I am not a teacher but also have great respect with anyone that can have patience with that many kids!!!!

I must say though - there seems to be a few teachers here. Must be a good job!!]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 20:48:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397400&title=why-do-i-bother#397400 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : marielb wrote: It is definitely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397390&title=why-do-i-bother#397390 Author: Brenna
Subject: 17668
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 8:45pm

Originally posted by marielb marielb wrote:



It is definitely a job where you don't get much thanks - especially teaching seniors I think!


lol - so true!!]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 20:45:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397390&title=why-do-i-bother#397390 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : I had a crap day teaching today...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397326&title=why-do-i-bother#397326 Author: marielb
Subject: 17668
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 8:17pm

I had a crap day teaching today too - got stuck at the end of the day cleaning up freaking paint brushes - they are in sooooo much trouble next Wednesday when I'm back there! (I only work 2 days a week and still have bad days hehe [:x)

It is definitely a job where you don't get much thanks - especially teaching seniors I think!

I was much more loved when I taught juniors ]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 20:17:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397326&title=why-do-i-bother#397326 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : Brenna wrote: KH25 wrote:...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397318&title=why-do-i-bother#397318 Author: KH25
Subject: 17668
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 8:10pm

Originally posted by Brenna Brenna wrote:

Originally posted by KH25 KH25 wrote:

Anna. Sorry to hear you had a crap day But I did think of you today when I was over in Horsham Downs


Oh bummer, if I had of known you were here we could have caught up at lunch time


How dumb am I - I didn't even think of that lol! Although our appt was at 10am then Ash and I went to Chartwell for a nosey.

Hope you had a better day today xx]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 20:10:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397318&title=why-do-i-bother#397318 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : Im the wife of a primary school...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397221&title=why-do-i-bother#397221 Author: SuziE
Subject: 17668
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 7:13pm

Im the wife of a primary school teacher and Im hearin you ... huge work loads ... loads of stress ... 3 sundays out of the last 4 we have spent at school catching up on paperwork photocopying display setting etc etc ... as well as him working at home till 1030 every week night ....

just as well he loves actual teaching, loves the kids .... loves imparting knowledge and nuturing young minds ...

Keep going Brenna ... you are appreciated ]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 19:13:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397221&title=why-do-i-bother#397221 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : aussiegirl wrote: At the kindy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397150&title=why-do-i-bother#397150 Author: Brenna
Subject: 17668
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 6:21pm

Originally posted by aussiegirl aussiegirl wrote:



At the kindy I'm at - Horsham Downs is now our second most popular school that we feed into. It has an awesome reputation! Getting more and more kids.


Cool! There's heaps of new classrooms being built at the moment so it's pretty exciting.

What kindy are you at?]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 18:21:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397150&title=why-do-i-bother#397150 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : Brenna wrote: KH25 wrote:...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397142&title=why-do-i-bother#397142 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 17668
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 6:19pm

Originally posted by Brenna Brenna wrote:

Originally posted by KH25 KH25 wrote:

Anna. Sorry to hear you had a crap day But I did think of you today when I was over in Horsham Downs


Oh bummer, if I had of known you were here we could have caught up at lunch time


At the kindy I'm at - Horsham Downs is now our second most popular school that we feed into. It has an awesome reputation! Getting more and more kids.]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 18:19:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397142&title=why-do-i-bother#397142 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : Brenna, sorry you had a crap day....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397124&title=why-do-i-bother#397124 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 17668
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 6:03pm

Brenna, sorry you had a crap day.
Just think of the kids, and all the cool times
I'm lucky enough to have a great school, with awesome kids and staff. I adore my job, and my kids, but get frustrated with mountains of paperwork
I love knowing that I really make a difference for some of these kids, and its really really heart breaking that so many children have such a hard time at home I have several kids I'd love to just bring home with me, and give them a yummy dinner and a bath and just some time and some love. Unfortunately we can't do that but we can make one thing in their life a good experience and that's one of the many rewarding things about teaching.
Hope you have a better day tomorrow. If you're still not having fun, its only a 9 week term and you're halfway through now ]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 18:03:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397124&title=why-do-i-bother#397124 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : KH25 wrote: Anna. Sorry to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397114&title=why-do-i-bother#397114 Author: Brenna
Subject: 17668
Posted: 28 May 2008 at 5:49pm

Originally posted by KH25 KH25 wrote:

Anna. Sorry to hear you had a crap day But I did think of you today when I was over in Horsham Downs


Oh bummer, if I had of known you were here we could have caught up at lunch time ]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 17:49:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=397114&title=why-do-i-bother#397114 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : At the moment...I feel it every...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396323&title=why-do-i-bother#396323 Author: Paws
Subject: 17668
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 9:38pm

At the moment...I feel it every day!!!]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 21:38:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396323&title=why-do-i-bother#396323 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : Anna. Sorry to hear you had a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396310&title=why-do-i-bother#396310 Author: KH25
Subject: 17668
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 9:29pm

Anna. Sorry to hear you had a crap day But I did think of you today when I was over in Horsham Downs ]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 21:29:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396310&title=why-do-i-bother#396310 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : I have huge respect for teachers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396308&title=why-do-i-bother#396308 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 17668
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 9:28pm

I have huge respect for teachers ! i went on a school trip with C to motat recently , and looking after one group of four kids was hard enough , let alone being the teacher and responsible for all of them !

and yeah , i hear you on the job front too, most people actually tell us they dont want to be there and they hate us when they first come in , which is nice, at least we are prepared ]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 21:28:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396308&title=why-do-i-bother#396308 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : Not a teacher here but can feel...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396273&title=why-do-i-bother#396273 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 17668
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 9:09pm

Not a teacher here but can feel you on the job frustration thing!]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 21:09:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396273&title=why-do-i-bother#396273 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : totally know what you mean but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396168&title=why-do-i-bother#396168 Author: popcorn
Subject: 17668
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 8:15pm

totally know what you mean but on a good day it is so worth it! ]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 20:15:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396168&title=why-do-i-bother#396168 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : I remember those days (from social...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396152&title=why-do-i-bother#396152 Author: Andie
Subject: 17668
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 8:11pm

I remember those days (from social work though).   to you, Anna.  If it helps, I did one of my placements as a primary school social worker - I did one of the field trips with them and half an hour in a bus full of kids who all had to shout at the very tops of their squeaky little voices ALL the way had me convinced that it's only the brave that go teaching! 

]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 20:11:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396152&title=why-do-i-bother#396152 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : I&#039;m a teacher too, and every...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396121&title=why-do-i-bother#396121 Author: emachan
Subject: 17668
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 8:01pm

I'm a teacher too, and every Friday at the school I work at for that one day a week, I come home stressed and unmotivated due to the behaviour of the students, lack of respect by them and other staff - I am counting the days until I start my maternity leave with that job!
The other school I work in is fantastic though, so that makes up for it (unfortunately my good job is only fixed term, whereas my other is permanent CRT of .28! grrr)]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 20:01:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396121&title=why-do-i-bother#396121 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : Yep, when things get out of hand...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396119&title=why-do-i-bother#396119 Author: Maya
Subject: 17668
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 8:01pm

Yep, when things get out of hand around here

Seriously tho, I have so much respect for teachers, I couldn't do it, I just don't have the patience.]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 20:01:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396119&title=why-do-i-bother#396119 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : I am hearing you on the teaching...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396118&title=why-do-i-bother#396118 Author: Peanut
Subject: 17668
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 8:01pm

I am hearing you on the teaching front! Really don't want to go back next year.

It only takes one small thing to make it all worth it tho!]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 20:01:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396118&title=why-do-i-bother#396118 <![CDATA[Why do I bother... : teaching! I had such a crap day....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396113&title=why-do-i-bother#396113 Author: Brenna
Subject: 17668
Posted: 27 May 2008 at 7:59pm

teaching!

I had such a crap day. I feel that so often as a teacher, we are not shown very much appreciation from parents and it's no wonder people give up the profession!

Ugh, does anyone else feel their job is just sometimes not worth the hassle!?!?
]]> Tue, 27 May 2008 19:59:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17668&PID=396113&title=why-do-i-bother#396113