I’m slightly nervous today

My wife started a new job today, she’s teaching English to adults who don’t speak it (people who have moved here but don’t know the language.)
She was working as a supply teacher in a couple of schools and had picked up a long term position, but some of the kids picked on her because of her weight/accent/accused her of ‘showing off’ because she wore designer labelled clothes (the school was in a poor area) etc and she had to quit.
I hope she has a nicer time. 😬🥺🙏🏻

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

Generally speaking adult students are far more motivated to learn and appreciative of help. I think she will be pleasantly surprised..😷

Strongtea · 22-25, M

I kinda thought that. I suppose they’re more mature and don’t find certain things amusing. Fingers crossed. Thankyou. @whowasthatmaskedman

Gemma90 · F

Perhaps she should wear cheaper clothes

Strongtea · 22-25, M

It’s an idea, but I don’t think she would want to. She only really wears certain labels. @Gemma90

FreddieUK · 70-79, M

She’s going to be doing an important job with people who are likely to be appreciative. I taught teenagers for nearly 30yrs and they can be cruel, but also delightful. Fortunately I was not in a tough area. It sounds like your wife made a good decision to leave that group and move. I’m sure she will be fine.

Strongtea · 22-25, M

Thanks!@FreddieUK

HijabaDabbaDoo · F

Did she work in a secondary school?

Strongtea · 22-25, M

She did, it was pretty horrid. @HijabaDabbaDoo

HijabaDabbaDoo · F

@Strongtea yeah, it can get pretty brutal. I think secondary schools are the most difficult because kids are prone to target you to impress their friends. This might be the change she needs

Strongtea · 22-25, M

Yeah, I think you’re right, she was effectively a long term supply teacher so the kids knew she’d eventually leave, she stuck it out for a few months. Hopefully she has a good time at this new job, it’s nice that she’s helping people as well. 😊@HijabaDabbaDoo

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