Just in case anyone was wondering, the test stress dream doesn't go away when you're a teacher: it just changes direction. You show up at a class you don't remember having taught before, and you have to administer an exam for a class and you don't know what's been covered and how to evaluate the students. And they're…

Near-sighted and anxious?!? Then I am a rhino too! From now on, when someone makes me anxious, I will charge at them bellowing like a rhino. "What, I was just following my natural animal instincts!"

It really depends on the position and where you are in your work experience (this response includes a bit of stuff for new job seekers, and some for everyone, so if you're not new to the job search, feel free to skip the first paragraph). If you've not been in the work force very long, you'll want to include all your…

Honestly, that's the main thing that happened really consistently that just seemed like it should be common sense, but it apparently wasn't, because so many people did it. The rest of the application/interview process is basically showing aptitude and interest: being polite, engaged, respectful, all that fun stuff…

I don't know if you'll consider this basic or not, but when I was sorting through applications, one of the things that drove me batshit was that I would receive attachments titled "Resume" and "Cover letter" - and this was for a job that was essentially conducted online, and required computer savvy. Even if the job…

I'd say resume in one language, 2 cover letters; the cover letter is your better opportunity to demonstrate your fluency in both languages, plus you can rephrase things; as someone who's reviewed a lot of job applications, I'd rather read 2 cover letters instead of 2 resumes - the resumes are going to have the exact…

I do this on a semi-regular basis. I'm so bad with the name/person connection, whenever anyone asks if I've met so-and-so I get a bit deer in the headlights-y. I mean, I can run into someone I only met once six months ago and remember what we talked about, but I forget names 5 minutes after I hear them...

Well, if increased wine consumption is one of those generational indicators, I think this will be very helpful for all of us that are caught in that gap between GenX and GenY. I mean, not from a liver perspective, but in a "knowing which fappy trend pieces we should be getting irritated at" perspective...

Ugh, everyone else has already tackled the various methodological reasons this study is flawed... The other problem is the fact that it's two dudes.

Have you read this poem? It's about a chef who works at a prison, and he cooks the last meals that people request on death row. I have mixed feelings about the poet, but the poem certainly deals with this issue. You've probably already seen it.

Oh, if I were a betting woman, I'd put money on "all of the above"

Yeah, I also responded with some discussion about this issue to Crunchy—- odd how that happens, eh?

Yes, actually, CIHI reports that we are well within benchmarks for wait times for most treatments, excluding knee replacement. If you could explain how CIHI supports your assertions?

Stats, please. I've researched (and helped publish) in this area as well, and my findings point to very different results than the ones you're arguing.

For the trolls wanking on about how "anecdotes aren't data" - please see this paper:

Thank you! I read the title, and, before thinking about the political implications, just had to take a moment and think to myself "Were, damnit! WERE!"

Yeah, no kidding. As a high school teacher, I did a major double-take/WTF upon reading that. Is not true. In the slightest.

Without getting all "what is happening to our boys" up in here, my limited experiences with my own students suggest that teenage boys are perhaps even more suggestible. There's a ton of ed theory…

Good thinking! I don't think tailors will be readily available, so I should be able to handle at least moderate patch and fix work without help...

(Cross-posted between GT and OT)

Hey everyone, Mr Stockton and I are gearing up for a big adventure/2 month relocation. We're going to be in a *very* remote town for the entire time and, with the exception of food and perishables, it's basically a "if you don't bring it, you won't have it" situation.

I actually wondered if he was doing some sort of performance art piece to demonstrate the value of educational foundations or something.