Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evolving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
Went back to work after a long, hot summer. Used to be excited to see kids, and now I dread it. The fun just isn't there anymore. Beginning of school used to be magical, seeing the kiddos after summer break, but now it is just a chore. It is no longer fun, and I've been at it 27 years. I attribute that to the fact that over the past few years, I realize that most of history is a lie, and what we thought was true and right simply isn't so. I don't really want to retire and am hoping to catch some magic of teaching again, but I'll tell you, it's harder than you think. I just want to be with the wife and spend time at home on our property. I've always said, the moment it is no longer fun I won't go to work. Well, I am closer than I've ever been.
Not a teacher but I have the same sentiments. I used to look forward to talking to people and shooting the shit at work. Now I realize everything is a lie but no one else seems to know its a lie and all I want to do is just be alone.
Peace be with you my fren.
Thanks Mate. It is appreciated.