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August 17, 2011 at 11:18 AM #721589August 17, 2011 at 11:57 PM #720674
bzribee
Participant[quote=meadandale]Costco and Ikea are always packed, even midday in the middle of the week. The malls are always full.
I look around San Diego and think “what recession”. Clearly people are hurting somewhere but I haven’t met any of them.[/quote]
As a classroom teacher (east county), I have met many of these folks who are hurting. Several times I asked parents (who appeared to me to be available) to help in the room and they broke down crying over money/housing issues. Families are constantly moving, often into a relative’s home, or out of town, then back, then out again. They’re on edge. They’re juggling child care, night shifts, and fear of losing both of those (a misbehaving child will be kicked out of childcare. If the parent has to leave work, they can lose their job, especially if it’s a frequent occurance).
Heck, even my apartment building is a good example of relatives living with family members, kids sleeping on the floor, watching tv all summer. I guess I’m just saying I see this also.
A few years ago, one of my 2nd graders was excited because he got a mattress for his birthday. He’d been sleeping on the floor (which helped explain the bite marks on his arms and legs). We got his family some help. 11 people lived in that apartment. I imagine they would pick up and leave when they couldn’t pay the rent. Or they were evicted.
I remember his mom getting angry at us for worrying about this kid’s homework when she was worried about keeping her job and about eviction. And she was right.
These families are very loving–but they are operating out of survival mode.
Makes me thankful for all I have.
August 17, 2011 at 11:57 PM #720765Participant[quote=meadandale]Costco and Ikea are always packed, even midday in the middle of the week. The malls are always full.
I look around San Diego and think “what recession”. Clearly people are hurting somewhere but I haven’t met any of them.[/quote]
As a classroom teacher (east county), I have met many of these folks who are hurting. Several times I asked parents (who appeared to me to be available) to help in the room and they broke down crying over money/housing issues. Families are constantly moving, often into a relative’s home, or out of town, then back, then out again. They’re on edge. They’re juggling child care, night shifts, and fear of losing both of those (a misbehaving child will be kicked out of childcare. If the parent has to leave work, they can lose their job, especially if it’s a frequent occurance).
Heck, even my apartment building is a good example of relatives living with family members, kids sleeping on the floor, watching tv all summer. I guess I’m just saying I see this also.
A few years ago, one of my 2nd graders was excited because he got a mattress for his birthday. He’d been sleeping on the floor (which helped explain the bite marks on his arms and legs). We got his family some help. 11 people lived in that apartment. I imagine they would pick up and leave when they couldn’t pay the rent. Or they were evicted.
I remember his mom getting angry at us for worrying about this kid’s homework when she was worried about keeping her job and about eviction. And she was right.
These families are very loving–but they are operating out of survival mode.
Makes me thankful for all I have.
August 17, 2011 at 11:57 PM #721366Participant[quote=meadandale]Costco and Ikea are always packed, even midday in the middle of the week. The malls are always full.
I look around San Diego and think “what recession”. Clearly people are hurting somewhere but I haven’t met any of them.[/quote]
As a classroom teacher (east county), I have met many of these folks who are hurting. Several times I asked parents (who appeared to me to be available) to help in the room and they broke down crying over money/housing issues. Families are constantly moving, often into a relative’s home, or out of town, then back, then out again. They’re on edge. They’re juggling child care, night shifts, and fear of losing both of those (a misbehaving child will be kicked out of childcare. If the parent has to leave work, they can lose their job, especially if it’s a frequent occurance).
Heck, even my apartment building is a good example of relatives living with family members, kids sleeping on the floor, watching tv all summer. I guess I’m just saying I see this also.
A few years ago, one of my 2nd graders was excited because he got a mattress for his birthday. He’d been sleeping on the floor (which helped explain the bite marks on his arms and legs). We got his family some help. 11 people lived in that apartment. I imagine they would pick up and leave when they couldn’t pay the rent. Or they were evicted.
I remember his mom getting angry at us for worrying about this kid’s homework when she was worried about keeping her job and about eviction. And she was right.
These families are very loving–but they are operating out of survival mode.
Makes me thankful for all I have.
August 17, 2011 at 11:57 PM #721523Participant[quote=meadandale]Costco and Ikea are always packed, even midday in the middle of the week. The malls are always full.
I look around San Diego and think “what recession”. Clearly people are hurting somewhere but I haven’t met any of them.[/quote]
As a classroom teacher (east county), I have met many of these folks who are hurting. Several times I asked parents (who appeared to me to be available) to help in the room and they broke down crying over money/housing issues. Families are constantly moving, often into a relative’s home, or out of town, then back, then out again. They’re on edge. They’re juggling child care, night shifts, and fear of losing both of those (a misbehaving child will be kicked out of childcare. If the parent has to leave work, they can lose their job, especially if it’s a frequent occurance).
Heck, even my apartment building is a good example of relatives living with family members, kids sleeping on the floor, watching tv all summer. I guess I’m just saying I see this also.
A few years ago, one of my 2nd graders was excited because he got a mattress for his birthday. He’d been sleeping on the floor (which helped explain the bite marks on his arms and legs). We got his family some help. 11 people lived in that apartment. I imagine they would pick up and leave when they couldn’t pay the rent. Or they were evicted.
I remember his mom getting angry at us for worrying about this kid’s homework when she was worried about keeping her job and about eviction. And she was right.
These families are very loving–but they are operating out of survival mode.
Makes me thankful for all I have.
August 17, 2011 at 11:57 PM #721885Participant[quote=meadandale]Costco and Ikea are always packed, even midday in the middle of the week. The malls are always full.
I look around San Diego and think “what recession”. Clearly people are hurting somewhere but I haven’t met any of them.[/quote]
As a classroom teacher (east county), I have met many of these folks who are hurting. Several times I asked parents (who appeared to me to be available) to help in the room and they broke down crying over money/housing issues. Families are constantly moving, often into a relative’s home, or out of town, then back, then out again. They’re on edge. They’re juggling child care, night shifts, and fear of losing both of those (a misbehaving child will be kicked out of childcare. If the parent has to leave work, they can lose their job, especially if it’s a frequent occurance).
Heck, even my apartment building is a good example of relatives living with family members, kids sleeping on the floor, watching tv all summer. I guess I’m just saying I see this also.
A few years ago, one of my 2nd graders was excited because he got a mattress for his birthday. He’d been sleeping on the floor (which helped explain the bite marks on his arms and legs). We got his family some help. 11 people lived in that apartment. I imagine they would pick up and leave when they couldn’t pay the rent. Or they were evicted.
I remember his mom getting angry at us for worrying about this kid’s homework when she was worried about keeping her job and about eviction. And she was right.
These families are very loving–but they are operating out of survival mode.
Makes me thankful for all I have.
August 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM #720887bearishgurl
Participantbzribee, Thank you for your post, even though it is a bit OT to this thread. I am not a teacher but appreciate all the work that you do.
The Piggs here have been having several discussions on this board in recent weeks/months about public school teacher jobs. The consensus seemed that the vast majority of teachers are incompetent or too worn out to teach their kids and riding on a “gravy train” because they have a “skate job” where they “get off early” and “nice vacations” due to school breaks and also have full benefits with a retirement plan.
This post is not to inflame anyone but just to thank you for enlightening us as to a day in the life of a public school teacher in these “lean budget” times.
You have a great attitude! I hope you will be able to keep it in spite of changes in the educational system beyond your control and not lose your dedication to your students’ progress!
August 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM #720979Participantbzribee, Thank you for your post, even though it is a bit OT to this thread. I am not a teacher but appreciate all the work that you do.
The Piggs here have been having several discussions on this board in recent weeks/months about public school teacher jobs. The consensus seemed that the vast majority of teachers are incompetent or too worn out to teach their kids and riding on a “gravy train” because they have a “skate job” where they “get off early” and “nice vacations” due to school breaks and also have full benefits with a retirement plan.
This post is not to inflame anyone but just to thank you for enlightening us as to a day in the life of a public school teacher in these “lean budget” times.
You have a great attitude! I hope you will be able to keep it in spite of changes in the educational system beyond your control and not lose your dedication to your students’ progress!
August 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM #721580Participantbzribee, Thank you for your post, even though it is a bit OT to this thread. I am not a teacher but appreciate all the work that you do.
The Piggs here have been having several discussions on this board in recent weeks/months about public school teacher jobs. The consensus seemed that the vast majority of teachers are incompetent or too worn out to teach their kids and riding on a “gravy train” because they have a “skate job” where they “get off early” and “nice vacations” due to school breaks and also have full benefits with a retirement plan.
This post is not to inflame anyone but just to thank you for enlightening us as to a day in the life of a public school teacher in these “lean budget” times.
You have a great attitude! I hope you will be able to keep it in spite of changes in the educational system beyond your control and not lose your dedication to your students’ progress!
August 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM #721737Participantbzribee, Thank you for your post, even though it is a bit OT to this thread. I am not a teacher but appreciate all the work that you do.
The Piggs here have been having several discussions on this board in recent weeks/months about public school teacher jobs. The consensus seemed that the vast majority of teachers are incompetent or too worn out to teach their kids and riding on a “gravy train” because they have a “skate job” where they “get off early” and “nice vacations” due to school breaks and also have full benefits with a retirement plan.
This post is not to inflame anyone but just to thank you for enlightening us as to a day in the life of a public school teacher in these “lean budget” times.
You have a great attitude! I hope you will be able to keep it in spite of changes in the educational system beyond your control and not lose your dedication to your students’ progress!
August 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM #722100Participantbzribee, Thank you for your post, even though it is a bit OT to this thread. I am not a teacher but appreciate all the work that you do.
The Piggs here have been having several discussions on this board in recent weeks/months about public school teacher jobs. The consensus seemed that the vast majority of teachers are incompetent or too worn out to teach their kids and riding on a “gravy train” because they have a “skate job” where they “get off early” and “nice vacations” due to school breaks and also have full benefits with a retirement plan.
This post is not to inflame anyone but just to thank you for enlightening us as to a day in the life of a public school teacher in these “lean budget” times.
You have a great attitude! I hope you will be able to keep it in spite of changes in the educational system beyond your control and not lose your dedication to your students’ progress!
August 19, 2011 at 3:13 AM #721150CA renter
Participant[quote=briansd1][quote=sdrealtor]
I’m sure the Panda Express and PF Changs are huge draws for the Chinese/Asian tourists also.[/quote]
hahaha..
Go to Cabazon and watch the shoppers. There are even more Asian tourists and Asian-Americans from LA there.
Seriously, when at Carlsbad, go see where the buses park. There are cheap Chinese tours that come to SAN for the day.
I’m telling you, the world is changing thanks to the cheap Dollar. I’ve been on a tour with my Chinese friends. The tours are fast-paced and allow the tourists to take pictures at all the “must-see” sites.
http://7usa8.com/en/journey.aspx?JourneyID=1018%5B/quote%5D
You are correct, brian. A lot of the shoppers at the CBD outdoor mall are Asian tourists. I think they have regular tours that stop there (have seen multiple tour busses there pretty regularly).
August 19, 2011 at 3:13 AM #721243Participant[quote=briansd1][quote=sdrealtor]
I’m sure the Panda Express and PF Changs are huge draws for the Chinese/Asian tourists also.[/quote]
hahaha..
Go to Cabazon and watch the shoppers. There are even more Asian tourists and Asian-Americans from LA there.
Seriously, when at Carlsbad, go see where the buses park. There are cheap Chinese tours that come to SAN for the day.
I’m telling you, the world is changing thanks to the cheap Dollar. I’ve been on a tour with my Chinese friends. The tours are fast-paced and allow the tourists to take pictures at all the “must-see” sites.
http://7usa8.com/en/journey.aspx?JourneyID=1018%5B/quote%5D
You are correct, brian. A lot of the shoppers at the CBD outdoor mall are Asian tourists. I think they have regular tours that stop there (have seen multiple tour busses there pretty regularly).
August 19, 2011 at 3:13 AM #721842Participant[quote=briansd1][quote=sdrealtor]
I’m sure the Panda Express and PF Changs are huge draws for the Chinese/Asian tourists also.[/quote]
hahaha..
Go to Cabazon and watch the shoppers. There are even more Asian tourists and Asian-Americans from LA there.
Seriously, when at Carlsbad, go see where the buses park. There are cheap Chinese tours that come to SAN for the day.
I’m telling you, the world is changing thanks to the cheap Dollar. I’ve been on a tour with my Chinese friends. The tours are fast-paced and allow the tourists to take pictures at all the “must-see” sites.
http://7usa8.com/en/journey.aspx?JourneyID=1018%5B/quote%5D
You are correct, brian. A lot of the shoppers at the CBD outdoor mall are Asian tourists. I think they have regular tours that stop there (have seen multiple tour busses there pretty regularly).
August 19, 2011 at 3:13 AM #721999Participant[quote=briansd1][quote=sdrealtor]
I’m sure the Panda Express and PF Changs are huge draws for the Chinese/Asian tourists also.[/quote]
hahaha..
Go to Cabazon and watch the shoppers. There are even more Asian tourists and Asian-Americans from LA there.
Seriously, when at Carlsbad, go see where the buses park. There are cheap Chinese tours that come to SAN for the day.
I’m telling you, the world is changing thanks to the cheap Dollar. I’ve been on a tour with my Chinese friends. The tours are fast-paced and allow the tourists to take pictures at all the “must-see” sites.
http://7usa8.com/en/journey.aspx?JourneyID=1018%5B/quote%5D
You are correct, brian. A lot of the shoppers at the CBD outdoor mall are Asian tourists. I think they have regular tours that stop there (have seen multiple tour busses there pretty regularly).
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