Five signs that I am behind at work:
1. I have seven pages of emails sitting in my inbox. I usually keep it pruned at about two.
2. I am bringing work home. I almost never grade or prep at home.
3. I’m behind on pleasure reading. Not that I’m on a schedule, I just have books upon books piled up.
4. I’m not responding to student emails within 24 hours.
5. I’m waking up early to play catchup.
This sucks. I don’t know if it’s the extra class, the three practically new preps, or just getting older and lazier, but I’m struggling.
Let’s turn this frown upside down:
1. I have a job.
2. It’s not nearly as demanding as it could be.
3. It’s better than working at McDonalds or teaching first graders.
4. Spring break.
5. Summer
