Surviving the Second Week: Glue Sticks, Meal Prep & Teacher Burnout | Sir, You Look Tired

Welcome back to another episode of "Sir, You Look Tired"! Martin and Dan dive into the chaos of the new school year, sharing real talk about teacher stress, workload management, and the art of setting boundaries. From the great glue stick debate to meal prep hacks, delegation tips, and the infamous "do, delegate, delete, delay" mantra, this episode is packed with practical advice and plenty of laughs for teachers everywhere.Whether you’re feeling the burnout already or just need a reminder to put yourself first, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to drop us a comment, rate us five stars, and share your own staff room stories!Timestamps & chapters below 👇00:00 - Welcome Back & New School Year Vibes00:27 - Teacher Stress: Stats & Real Talk01:41 - Workload Management: Boundaries & Burnout06:29 - Meal Prep, Food Hacks & Surviving the Staff Room09:52 - Shrinkflation, Snacks & The Great Glue Stick Debate23:49 - Delegation, Teamwork & Teacher Training Gaps27:09 - Classroom Chaos: Cupboards, Shared Drives & Offsted Myths32:57 - Planning, Prioritizing & Saying No35:46 - Final Thoughts: Do, Delegate, Delete, Delay36:59 - Outro & Listener Shoutouts