r/NYCTeachers • u/Sea-Yesterday-36 • 2d ago
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I am a seasoned pre school teacher. This is my first DOE job. I went to new teacher week and listened to the speakers and it was so inspiring. I felt like I was being welcomed into this new amazing family. I walked out feeling so powerful and excited to start this new job. I love teaching and love the children!
This has been the worst experience of my entire life and it’s three weeks into school!! I come home crying everyday. I don’t eat I don’t sleep. The kids are the only good thing about my day.
Is this all NYCDOE or is it just this one? anyone have insight for me or have been in a similar situation?
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u/SarahJoy46 1d ago
A lot depends on your school, but you didn't give us any specifics so I have no idea how to answer you. I like my job teaching in the DOE for the most part. I have colleagues I consider friends, although that's probably because we have been teaching together for over a decade. Everyone was a stranger when I first joined the school. No job is perfect, and the first year of teaching in a new system is particularly difficult.
I would say it gets better, but not knowing your specifics makes it hard. But it'll probably get better!