Starting New Teaching Job Pillows

"I'm desperate to hold on to our good teachers."

"I circulate around the classroom to make sure the class runs smoothly. I need a pair of comfortable walking shoes."

'The best advice for new teachers is to listen to students with your ears and your heart.'

A Puppet Named Juan

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

Killer Executive Suits.

"Welcome to the bank - you'll start at the bottom."

'I have this fear of the real world...'

"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

Carefree luggage.

'That's it then - I'll take the slinky high-heeled cocktail number in a 5 and the everyday workshoe in a 7...'

"No Timmy, I don't think your pencil has system requirments or upgrades you can download from the internet."

"Shall we start with an icebreaker?"

Reach for the Star.

"Now here's one that has the glamour above the table."

'Don't think of it as being a yes man, think of it as being an employed man.'

"I spent all day learning productivity hacks"

'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'

'From six to to eighteen, they're always at that age.'

Pipe Dream.

"I've just been offered a job sorting out the Y1K bug.."

You only have time for one: Choose your fighter - Exercise, Wash Your Hair, Eat, Breathe

"But everyone is befuddled by math."

Handbag store - "Perfect."

"Hey, you stick your neck out on a regular basis, it's gonna happen. The important thing is to just get up and keep moving forward."

"Make a lot of money."

New Guy.

She was warned. Nethertheless she persisted.

The trend toward less formal offices began to gain steam.

"Welcome aboard, Bailey. Don't worry — they don't bite."

"Class of 2008, never let the excuse 'I can't find my pants' stand in the way of your dreams."

"No training period, but you can purchase my instructional video on line for $49.95."

"Our new associate asks how much of a fee is too much. Do you want to handle this or shall I laugh in his face?"

Surfing the daily stress

"I'm beginning to regret taking this job at the local playgroup."