Just thought I'd ask and see what y'all say.

Pros:

  • i can pick and choose what days/classes i want to work online
  • i hear it can be easy af, like literally just read a book the whole time

Cons:

  • kids can be crazy
  • the pay is basically the lowest amount I'd possibly accept for a day's work, varies slightly but around 130$ for 7 hours
  • gotta get up earlyish in the morning
  • ssjmarx [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    Hey! I'm a substitute! Though I haven't actually worked as one yet, just got in the system last week so I'll probably get my first experience next school year.

    Anyway I figure anything's worth trying because you never know how you'll feel until you do it and you also never know what doors it will open for you until you finish, and if you haven't taken out tens of thousands of dollars worth of student loans then you don't have much to lose beyond a few days of your life if you don't like it.

    • Plants [des/pair]
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      2 years ago

      Hey yeah! I was planning to do all the paperwork this summer and start subbing next school year as well

      Yeah i think you might be right about it being worth giving a shot.

      Just out of curiosity, what lead you to decide to give subbing a try?

      • ssjmarx [he/him]
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        2 years ago

        I was looking for government jobs in my area, and that was one of the ones that popped up that i was qualified for. I talked to my step mom who's a teacher about it and she basically told me what I said in the post.

        • Plants [des/pair]
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          2 years ago

          I have a family member who told me I should give it a shot. That kind of makes me feel better about trying it.

          Honestly i think it could be fun but I'm just worried about how stressful it could get but i guess I'll have to try it as see