Daisy, what terrible news. I am sorry.
Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
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javachik - Jan 22, 2010 10:15:57 am PST #7607 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Gudanov - Jan 22, 2010 10:21:03 am PST #7608 of 30000
Coding and Sleeping
So sorry, DJ and DJ friends.
Lee - Jan 22, 2010 10:42:36 am PST #7609 of 30000
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I am so sorry, DJ. How horrible.
ChiKat - Jan 22, 2010 10:46:07 am PST #7610 of 30000
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
{{{Daisy}}} That so sucks. All kinds of peace and ~ma to you and the boy's family.
At least 95% keep saying that teachers make more money than private sector
I will say that the teacher's salaries in the high school districts around here are pretty decent. The elementary districts? NSM.
In the Chicago suburbs, there are elementary districts (K-8) and HS districts (9-12). I work at an elementary district and make roughly 60% what I made working in the private sector 4 years ago. If I were working at the HS district in my area, I would be making roughly 90% of what I made in the private sector. Better, but still not what I made working in corporate America.
Teachers with tons of years (20+) and extracurricular stipends can and do make very low six figures ($100-120K) around here. Principals all make low six figures. Superintendents make more like $250-500K.
Pix - Jan 22, 2010 10:55:04 am PST #7611 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
Daisy, I am so sorry. One of my dear friends lost her nephew in a similar accident last year (he decided to try to race across the highway for fun), and it was a heartbreaking experience for all involved. My heart goes out to all of you in dealing with this tragedy.
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Happy Birthday, Andi!
Pix - Jan 22, 2010 10:56:21 am PST #7612 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
Teachers with tons of years (20+) and extracurricular stipends can and do make very low six figures ($100-120K) around here. Principals all make low six figures. Superintendents make more like $250-500K.
Wow. That's actually...wow, what I think teachers SHOULD be paid!
Daisy Jane - Jan 22, 2010 11:09:53 am PST #7613 of 30000
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Thanks again guys.
I am very lucky to work where I work because people knew something upsetting had happened, but they left me alone so I didn't have to talk/cry in front of other people.
Then we had a meeting where business was finished quickly, so we joked around for 20 minutes about people turning into smurfs and guys in lingerie. It put me in a bit of a better place.
I'm sorry to hear that about your friend's nephew as well, Pix.
I wish Bob would tell me how our friend is, because I'm worried that aside from grief, there may be some guilt from dealing with a troubled teen the way parents sometimes have to.
ChiKat - Jan 22, 2010 11:10:54 am PST #7614 of 30000
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
wow, what I think teachers SHOULD be paid!
Yeah. The high school districts pay decently (if you factor in years, education, stipends, etc.). If I say teaching middle school, I'll never see that kind of money. I think I'd cap out around $85-90K with my current education level (Masters plus hours).
High school stipends are where it really pushes you over. For directing a musical in middle school, my stipend was about $1200. For directing a musical in a high school, more like $8-9K. Head coaching gigs? $12-15K.
DCJensen - Jan 22, 2010 11:18:08 am PST #7615 of 30000
All is well that ends in pizza.
{{{{Daisy Jane}}}}
Steph L. - Jan 22, 2010 11:22:36 am PST #7616 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Daisy Jane, I am SO sorry about your friend's son. How awful.