Jobs I've Had
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Jobs I've Had - Part Two"They were all fun.
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Comment from Pearl Edwards
I hope he learnt his lesson and realised it was because of your good nature that he wasn't suspended.
I've always thought boys don't waste their time or energy on grudges whereas for some females, its a badge of honour. Entertaining chapter Yvonne, I'm still chuckling.
Cheers
Valda
Love the car key retrieval. LOL
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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I hope he learnt his lesson and realised it was because of your good nature that he wasn't suspended.
I've always thought boys don't waste their time or energy on grudges whereas for some females, its a badge of honour. Entertaining chapter Yvonne, I'm still chuckling.
Cheers
Valda
Love the car key retrieval. LOL
Comment Written 03-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2023
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I'm glad it gave you a laugh. I laughed, too.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Yvonne,
I can relate somewhat with some of your stories. I worked as a spec-ed aid for seven years. Occasionally I would be called on to sub for some teacher. Middle school was by far the most trying group. While most of the kids in high school were on their way to maturing, there were always the exceptions to the rule. One day I was in the hallway greeting students when a tall, lanky girl who had a penchant for getting in trouble and who obviously wanted attention came strolling down the hallway. She looked so different, but I couldn't place it. It wasn't until I got home and one of my kids mentioned that she had shaved her eyebrows that it made sense. Good lord I'm glad I don't do that work anymore. Well done gal. Very entertaining. Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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Hello Yvonne,
I can relate somewhat with some of your stories. I worked as a spec-ed aid for seven years. Occasionally I would be called on to sub for some teacher. Middle school was by far the most trying group. While most of the kids in high school were on their way to maturing, there were always the exceptions to the rule. One day I was in the hallway greeting students when a tall, lanky girl who had a penchant for getting in trouble and who obviously wanted attention came strolling down the hallway. She looked so different, but I couldn't place it. It wasn't until I got home and one of my kids mentioned that she had shaved her eyebrows that it made sense. Good lord I'm glad I don't do that work anymore. Well done gal. Very entertaining. Have a blessed day gal.
Tom
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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If I did that work these days, I'd be in jail!
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We'd probably be in opposite cells.
Comment from Sally Law
This is a delightful read again and you certainly know your self well. I'm glad you were able to that young man graduate from high school. The power to help one young child or youth is so important. Thank you, by the way! Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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This is a delightful read again and you certainly know your self well. I'm glad you were able to that young man graduate from high school. The power to help one young child or youth is so important. Thank you, by the way! Sending you my best today as always.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 28-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much for these lovely comments.
Comment from Ric Myworld
From all the horror stories I hear about regularly these days, I wouldn't want to teach or drive a school bus anymore. A good friend of mine who is 78 and still in good shape has been driving a bus for about 11 years, and las year he got punched by a student. The only real problem he's ever had. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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From all the horror stories I hear about regularly these days, I wouldn't want to teach or drive a school bus anymore. A good friend of mine who is 78 and still in good shape has been driving a bus for about 11 years, and las year he got punched by a student. The only real problem he's ever had. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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No one would dare hit me! I assure you. lol.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Wow, I am enjoying your stories about your jobs working with children, Yvonne. What memories you have! Thank you for sharing them. I love children! Babies always make me smile.I just can't help myself. Loved the story about the car keys. Did you ever wonder if the locksmith knew it all the while? Hugs... Nancy:)
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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Wow, I am enjoying your stories about your jobs working with children, Yvonne. What memories you have! Thank you for sharing them. I love children! Babies always make me smile.I just can't help myself. Loved the story about the car keys. Did you ever wonder if the locksmith knew it all the while? Hugs... Nancy:)
Comment Written 28-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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I don't think he did. I never told him. hahahaha
Comment from jmdg1954
I clearly remember your part one from a few weeks back. I got excited when I noticed part two posted. You didn't let me down. Your very first story about the boy handing you the bat floored me when you said he was a senior! I was expecting maybe a second grader with those traits. Yikes.
I'm glad to have read this. Thank you. (My wife subbed for many years).
Cheers to our substitutes teachers and drivers...
John
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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I clearly remember your part one from a few weeks back. I got excited when I noticed part two posted. You didn't let me down. Your very first story about the boy handing you the bat floored me when you said he was a senior! I was expecting maybe a second grader with those traits. Yikes.
I'm glad to have read this. Thank you. (My wife subbed for many years).
Cheers to our substitutes teachers and drivers...
John
Comment Written 28-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much. I'm so happy you wanted to read this. I'm sure stories from you wife helped you understand. Cheers to her is right!
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Sounds like you've had quite an interesting life.
Teaching and bus driving are two vastly different skillsets but it seems
you succeeded at manipulating both.
I can't comment about the difference in adaptability as I have raised six daughters, have seven granddaughters and one grandson.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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Sounds like you've had quite an interesting life.
Teaching and bus driving are two vastly different skillsets but it seems
you succeeded at manipulating both.
I can't comment about the difference in adaptability as I have raised six daughters, have seven granddaughters and one grandson.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 28-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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They were fun jobs. I'm the opposite. All the children, grandchildren, and greats are boys. I always wanted seven little boys of my own.
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You're welcome
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Yvonne, thank you for sharing your work history with us. I can understand why you liked driving the school bus the best--no one looking over your shoulder and you're not locked up with a group of students for 8 hours--help.
Of special note:
--He pulled it back as if he was going to hit me, but he did give it to me.
(You know someone has a real problem when they overact to be corrected, and rightfully so. Why do they feel so entitled? This problem is getting worse.)
--I never got used to the little girls going to the restroom in groups.
(Y, I went to a Catholic school taught be rugged Nuns. We went to the bathroom when they told us we could--same time every day--and the Nun came with us. Stood in bathroom. You basically did what you had to do, washed your hands and went back outside to the Hall. Lined up quietly and went back to your classroom. No drama, no talking, no fooling around with the water. No nothing. Lol.)
-- If you have differences with a boy, it's all over in a minute and no grudges held. Girls can hold a grudge into eternity.
(Ditto here. Yvonne, I never liked having a woman boss.)
--However, what wasn't funny was one boy who had graduated from high school and couldn't read.
(This continues to be a growing problem, and the situation is getting worse. These schools are not doing a service to these children, and obviously, their parents are No help. To make matters worse, it is the taxpayer who has been funding their lack of education which was nothing more than an overpaid babysitting service. So much for "No child left behind.")
Y, this is a story that people can relate to. Thank you for sharing your memories with us. You made me smile. Thankfully, you are now retired. Xo. M
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
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Hi Yvonne, thank you for sharing your work history with us. I can understand why you liked driving the school bus the best--no one looking over your shoulder and you're not locked up with a group of students for 8 hours--help.
Of special note:
--He pulled it back as if he was going to hit me, but he did give it to me.
(You know someone has a real problem when they overact to be corrected, and rightfully so. Why do they feel so entitled? This problem is getting worse.)
--I never got used to the little girls going to the restroom in groups.
(Y, I went to a Catholic school taught be rugged Nuns. We went to the bathroom when they told us we could--same time every day--and the Nun came with us. Stood in bathroom. You basically did what you had to do, washed your hands and went back outside to the Hall. Lined up quietly and went back to your classroom. No drama, no talking, no fooling around with the water. No nothing. Lol.)
-- If you have differences with a boy, it's all over in a minute and no grudges held. Girls can hold a grudge into eternity.
(Ditto here. Yvonne, I never liked having a woman boss.)
--However, what wasn't funny was one boy who had graduated from high school and couldn't read.
(This continues to be a growing problem, and the situation is getting worse. These schools are not doing a service to these children, and obviously, their parents are No help. To make matters worse, it is the taxpayer who has been funding their lack of education which was nothing more than an overpaid babysitting service. So much for "No child left behind.")
Y, this is a story that people can relate to. Thank you for sharing your memories with us. You made me smile. Thankfully, you are now retired. Xo. M
Comment Written 27-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
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Thank you for this great review. I don't remember the nuns accompanying us to the restroom. I would have hated that.
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They came and opened the bathroom door and stood inside the "Lavatory"
Also, everyone went to the bathroom at a set time every day. It sort of was good training for when you have to work in the real world. Lol. Xo. M
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i hadn't thought of that.
Comment from Wendy G
Love your stories. I always preferred the boys too. They had a little spark, even in their mischief and when they tried things I always somehow got the better end of it, and they respected it.Girls always had that "too cool for school" look, with that slight shoulder shrug which was intended to demean! Or the eye roll with a sigh! Lol. School seems to be very different over there in some ways. We would never graduate someone who couldn't read - I am very glad you got him a tutor, and he will never forget your kindness.
Wendy
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
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Love your stories. I always preferred the boys too. They had a little spark, even in their mischief and when they tried things I always somehow got the better end of it, and they respected it.Girls always had that "too cool for school" look, with that slight shoulder shrug which was intended to demean! Or the eye roll with a sigh! Lol. School seems to be very different over there in some ways. We would never graduate someone who couldn't read - I am very glad you got him a tutor, and he will never forget your kindness.
Wendy
Comment Written 27-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
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Thank you for this wonderful review! I always said God knew what He was doing when he gave me sons.
Comment from eliz100
What an interesting job life. The keys in the car was amusing and I could see myself doing that. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
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What an interesting job life. The keys in the car was amusing and I could see myself doing that. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
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Just one of a thousand goofs I've done. Thanks for reading.