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[nskripchun]

i've been reading / lurking around this site for a long time and i like the work that you guys do here and i enjoy reading the articles.

anyway, i finally decided to register for the discussion boards to say the cliche "wassup' and "keep up the good work".

as for a personal introduction:

-i'm Chinese American, 4th gen.
-oakland-born, seattle-raised.
-i'm a grad student studying a masters' degree in elementary / early childhood education.
-just returned a year ago from spending a year & half teaching in Japan (Kansai area).
-i work PT for an AsianAm history museum.
-i'm a media freak (music / movies / books).
-i almost love cooking as much as i love to eating.

[ThatsJustSick]

i've been reading / lurking around this site for a long time and i like the work that you guys do here and i enjoy reading the articles.

anyway, i finally decided to register for the discussion boards to say the cliche "wassup' and "keep up the good work".

as for a personal introduction:

-i'm Chinese American, 4th gen.
-oakland-born, seattle-raised.
-i'm a grad student studying a masters' degree in elementary / early childhood education.
-just returned a year ago from spending a year & half teaching in Japan (Kansai area).
-i work PT for an AsianAm history museum.
-i'm a media freak (music / movies / books).
-i almost love cooking as much as i love to eating.

Welcome aboard nskripchun! My sister has a masters in education. Even with the high standard of living here in orange county, she still doesn't make that much. She's considering an alternative degree where she can really apply herself and make some moola. If you honestly love working with children and teaching, it's the way to go. Otherwise, keep other options open.

[nskripchun]

yep, teaching is definitely an underpaid profession... but i guess after working a bunch of different jobs during and after my undergrad, working with kids was the most meaningful.

hopefully i can leverage the fact that i'm a guy to get the best possible placement. There's not too many guy elementary school teachers. >.<

[Infectious]

yep, teaching is definitely an underpaid profession... but i guess after working a bunch of different jobs during and after my undergrad, working with kids was the most meaningful.

hopefully i can leverage the fact that i'm a guy to get the best possible placement. There's not too many guy elementary school teachers. >.<

There's a good reason for that. While a lot of men don't like working with children, there's also a lot that are afraid of being accused of being pedophiles. American society doesn't really trust adult men with young children.

Of course, don't let that discourage you.

[nskripchun]

^yeah, that's a huge issue.

every state has pretty strict procedures, especially mandatory background checks. I've already been fingerprinted and filled out 159016516 forms to prove that I'm not a bad guy.

[Dialectic]

Whassup nskripchun, welcome to the 44s, glad to have you aboard!

I've checked out a bit of your blog: you've written some insightful stuff from a compassionate and open-minded Christian perspective, and I appreciate your props and support.

Thanks for joining, and we look forward to more of your posts!

[xian]

Hey, good to see you here--the blog has been looking great!

[nskripchun]

^heh, same.

[ThatsJustSick]

^yeah, that's a huge issue.

every state has pretty strict procedures, especially mandatory background checks. I've already been fingerprinted and filled out 159016516 forms to prove that I'm not a bad guy.

At least you get summers off and benefits up the wazoo. Those seem to be the best perks that my sister enjoys. I give you props. Personally, I can't stand kids... other people's kids that is.

[nskripchun]

^yeah, that's a huge issue.

every state has pretty strict procedures, especially mandatory background checks. I've already been fingerprinted and filled out 159016516 forms to prove that I'm not a bad guy.

At least you get summers off and benefits up the wazoo. Those seem to be the best perks that my sister enjoys. I give you props. Personally, I can't stand kids... other people's kids that is.

yah, hopefully I'll be able to travel during the summer...