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It's the quickest way to find out what's trending today. Hey guys, welcome back to Tweed Trends. Today's episode is all about teaching. Let's get started.
I had such a great time with yesterday's episode that I thought to myself, why not go ahead and talk a little bit more today? But this time about teaching, because you know, so near and dear to my heart, because that's what I did for empty night years. I taught everything from sixth grade up through college level math, except seventh grade. I realized I was not that special person from middle school.
And because honestly, y'all, teaching is a tough job. It's tough, seriously. The hours can be long and it's thankless for the most part until after the kids leave you and then they come back. And they're like, oh, I love you so much.
And you're like, really? You didn't act like you love me. But you know, that's neither here or there. You don't earn a lot.
You can't become a millionaire, be in a teacher, simple and plain. And then not only do you have to deal with the shenanigans of the students, but the parents, OMG, you would think that parents would be like, you know, let's do this together. Let's work so that my kid can learn something this year. But some of them are like, my kid said you said this and did this and did this and done it.
My kid said that you don't like them. If only I had enough hours in the day not to like your kid, it doesn't work like that. I don't think about them after they leave my classroom. The next time I think about them is when they walk in the door and it's like, hey, do you have your homework?
And we move on. Teachers don't have the time or the energy to hate on your kids people. I'm just saying, and I'm probably teaching to the choir. Those people that are listening to my podcast, they're like, yeah, we feel you.
We understand. I know. But it's those other people. So if you can spread the word, please.
And thank you. But I said all of that to say that I had a link, I have a link on Twitter to some stories that some teachers said about their experiences with parents. And some of them are pretty mild. I'm like, yeah, I've had worse than that.
But it gives you an idea on what teachers have to deal with. So check it out. Because the job of a teacher is so stressful, a lot of times outside of the classroom, you have to come up with things to kind of help you de-stress and detoxify yourself so that you'll be ready to go back into the classroom the next day. Well, I ran across a story about a teacher in North Carolina, a sixth grade teacher.
And she has recently been put on suspension with pay while they investigate. Rather or not, she should be able to keep her job. Because she is a pole fitness instructor, pole dancing. And a video of her.
Now, the video appeared to have been in her bedroom at home. But she posted a video on her private Facebook page. And somehow that video got leaked out to the school district. Honestly, in my opinion, the district should have been able to handle this behind the scenes versus putting her on suspension.
It's not like anybody knew about it but them. But anyway, that makes too much sense. Because now that the story is out, kids know that she's a pole dancer. Parents know it.
And so now it's probably going to be an issue. People are like, oh my gosh, I can't believe I've got a stripper teaching my kids. She's not a stripper. She's a pole fitness instructor.
But it's kind of prudish, basically. Simple to the point. It's prudish. Because this is a type of fitness.
And matter of fact, I've got a story to go along with this too. When I was teaching high school a couple years ago, I was doing figure in fitness competitions. And I had a competition. Friends had been asking me, oh, how'd it go?
You know, fellow teachers. So I sent some pictures and whatnot. I told them how I placed. And one of the teachers passed it on to one of his friends.
And undoubtedly, whatever kind of way he did it, when she replied, she replied all. And the message came to me as well. And she's like, oh, I can't believe she's willing to risk her teaching position, doing something stupid like this. Like, oh my gosh, I can't believe in what?
We do a one-piece bathing suit, a two-piece bathing suit, and a fitness routine. There's nothing nasty or gross about that. And I know I was looking good. I had abs and everything at the time.
But you know, prudish. Back then I had no idea that there was a possibility that somebody might see what I was doing. And I'd be like, oh, no. You heard out of the classroom.
She's showing her body. But I'm not even going to pretend like I don't know. Teachers are held to a different standard. Because even if a teacher goes into a grocery store and buys beer, oh my gosh, the world's going to come to an end because a teacher drinks beer.
Are you kidding me? But once again, like I said, teachers are held to a different standard. And I don't know why. We're not better than anybody else.
If you're going to hold a teacher to a better standard, then guess what? Pay them better. That's what I'm saying. I'm going to start fighting for that.
There you go. I got a new platform. In the sad situation, should you lose your job over something like that, being a teacher in a school system, then you might just want to know this little tidbit of information. The nine things that interviewers really want to hear from you in the interview.
Yes, because nine times out of 10, you're going to have to find a new job if somehow they do not side with you and think that what you're doing somehow is going to corrupt the minds of the children that you teach. So here we go. You're going to want to let them know that one, you're highly interested in the position. And it's OK to ask two, what would someone need to do to become successful in this role?
It's OK to ask questions in the interview. Or you can ask them, how can I best help you? Meaning, what is it that you need done here? Because I bet you I can do it.
Just let me know what needs to be done. Make sure you research the company. Make sure you read the job description thoroughly. And if you have questions about the job description, ask, because the last thing you want to do is get into a situation like being a teacher, and then find out that you can't be a pole fitness instructor.
Next, check LinkedIn profiles to see what type of background that other people have in the particular company. I don't know that I would go that far, but that's just me. I feel like that would be a waste of my time. But I'm not an interviewer, so there's nothing for me to say on that one.
Another thing, find out when it's time to schedule the interview. Find out what time works for them. Be flexible. Now, if you know you have a serious schedule to work around, then you might want to ask that one.
But if you're open, work on their time, not on yours. It's not all about you. Make sure that you thank them for the interview. Let them know you appreciated their time, and their consideration, and that you look forward to either continuing the conversation or hearing from them soon.
And last but not least, you've got to throw a little extra sprinkle some sugar, some extra sauce on top. And let them know that you believe that your skills, or your background, or whatever it is that you bring to the table, is going to be what they need to meet whatever challenges they have, or whatever. And basically, make it seem like a win-win situation for you both. And then, nine times out of 10, you'll get a thumbs up, and you'll get a new job.
And then you have to make sure you do the writing to keep this one. All right, guys. Thanks for joining me for another episode of Tweech Trends. Do me a favor and head on over to Twitter and follow me at hey.
That's at h-e-y-v-e-t-e, or just look for the hashtag Tweechrins. Before we go, just to let you know, today is National Lemon Juice Day. So how about let's celebrate and turn some lemon juice into lemonade? Or better yet, did you know that you can take a lemon, put it in the freezer, and once it's frozen, you can grate and shred the entire lemon?
No need to peel it or anything, but do wash it first. OK. And you're probably wondering why. Well, lemons are credited with many virtues, but the most interesting is its effect on cysts and tumors.
Yes, did you know? Lemons have a huge anti-inflammatory component. But I'm not going to tell you all about it. You can read it for yourself.
Enjoy the day, and I'll see you tomorrow.