Comments on: My “Useless” Job

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:47:49 +0000

Believe me girl you are not useless. I spend much of my time sitting on the couch . . . YOU are NOT useless!! If you are I wish I was so useless.

By: Mocha Momma

Mocha Momma — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:16:14 +0000

Honestly, the person who said it doesn’t even know me. Just let it slip before actually finding out what I do for a living. Um. DUH. I would find out about someone’s career before making some horrible assessment of it. In fact, I’m still not sure I’d say anything so stupid.

It still helped to hear this choir of support, though. I re-read these comments now and then for the Good Feeling it gives me.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:13:25 +0000

If feel for you. Your kids (who used to be my kids) need you and more people like you….if for no other reason to establish a relationship with during those critical years. I feel like I have to defend my job everyday as well (which used to be your job….is that a pattern of some sort? haha). Seriously, I would LOVE to know who said your job was useless so I can go kick their booty with you!

By: cazza

cazza — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:13:47 +0000

Who said your job is useless? Whomever says that doesn’t know you and the tremendous amount of work you do. These ignorant lazy assess’s lips should be sticky taped so that no other discourang words can be said through their ridiculous mouths! From someone who values what educators do and the knowledge they pass on to their students, I say more power to you. Find what motivates you and keep on keeping on. I’m sure when your students see you and have a one on one with them, you would really see what they really rhink of you, I say you would find thhe most deepest appreciation for all your support.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:59:47 +0000

Oh sure let the cat out of the bag! I thought it was much better when people thought we educators were useless (and didn’t have a clue!).
Over 30 years (32 years as a child of a teacher) and I still don’t see what some people are complaining about…I mean I was thinking about next school year on my vacation…heck I bought $60 in classroom supplies while on vacation. I need help!

By: pink_chic

pink_chic — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:28:09 +0000

I understand and keep up the good work

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:13:13 +0000

Write on, sister. You are changing the world one “useless” task at a time. Keep your chin up, and don’t let those idiots get you down!

By: BabyBloomr

BabyBloomr — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:01:49 +0000

Bravo and amen!

*sets down big ol’ plate of Southern style summer squash to vigorously applaud*

You are the kind of savvy, conscientious, involved, compassionate administrator most school systems (not to mention parents) can only DREAM about!

I have such respect for you.

By: Miss Britt

Miss Britt — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:21:44 +0000

I can’t imagine a scenario where someone would call your job “useless”. I am truly confused and astounded.

By: Sophia

Sophia — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:47:18 +0000

Freaking nicely and beautifully said! You’ve left me speechless. hope it does to those naysayers!