Yawn, schools draining the life out of me. So wuzzup with you guys?

Black Dragon · 01-23-2002, 11:05 AM

Man, today is one very boring day at school, I'm in one of my study halls, nothing left for me to do becuase I don't have any homework or tests to study for, So whats up with you guys?

Neb · 01-23-2002, 11:09 AM

Almost just got home from school, relaxing with IW and chatting with my friends [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sir ReGiN · 01-23-2002, 11:24 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Neb:
Almost just got home from school, relaxing with IW and chatting with my friends [img]smile.gif[/img]

Young man, why aren't you doing your homework?!
You go to the room this instant!
[img]tongue.gif[/img]

Well, school (university) is pretty dreadful, I agree

Epona · 01-23-2002, 11:28 AM

LOL, I say this every time someone says anything about school - just wait till you have to work for a living. School's tough? - you don't know you're born! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Now go ahead and call me grandma... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Sazerac · 01-23-2002, 11:43 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Black Dragon:
Man, today is one very boring day at school, I'm in one of my study halls, nothing left for me to do becuase I don't have any homework or tests to study for, So whats up with you guys?

Well, I know what you mean about that; Monday was that way for me because it was MLK day here and the public schools were out but our school ( a private tech skills school) wasn't. Most of the students have school-age kids, so they had to stay home because they couldn't find day care for them. We literally had a skeleton crew up here. i had NO one in my entire morning class (3 hours long) and only 2 people showed up for my afternoon class. Bor-r-r-r-ing! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

It's back to normal here now...normal bedlam, that is!

-Saz

Redblueflare · 01-23-2002, 11:59 AM

Epona isn't work exactly like school except you're getting paid? I've had a summer job before, and it was so boring I feel alseep a few times. Black dragon so have you.

Doni you have no reason to complain about school. You got to skip all your exams remember? I didn't. Of course all my hard exams are over with and tommorow I get to take guitar and multimedia. Look out no studying required. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Epona · 01-23-2002, 12:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Redblueflare:
Epona isn't work exactly like school except you're getting paid?

Er... No.

01-23-2002, 12:18 PM

The average job is roughly forty hours a week (standard 9 - 5). My school is exactly that. Except instead of specialising in a given field and being able to earn money with it, I have to spend my time studying thirteen different subjects which is more work than most people think. Not to mention all the homework and revision I have to do once I am home. It is also unpaid and utterly thankless.

It isn't that I resent going to school, it is more that I dislike it when people say school life is 'easy' - because for most of us, it isn't.

Solomon · 01-23-2002, 12:29 PM

Wherever you are feels like it's the most difficult, but just wait Arledrian, you'll miss school when it's over.

And I bet you'll think it wasn't that bad, after all -- most people I've met do.

Epona · 01-23-2002, 12:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Arledrian:
The average job is roughly forty hours a week (standard 9 - 5). My school is exactly that. Except instead of specialising in a given field and being able to earn money with it, I have to spend my time studying thirteen different subjects which is more work than most people think. Not to mention all the homework and revision I have to do once I am home. It is also unpaid and utterly thankless.

It isn't that I resent going to school, it is more that I dislike it when people say school life is 'easy' - because for most of us, it isn't.

I wasn't saying that school is easy - but working *is* harder. And I don't mean having a job to give you pocket money while you study. Most people in work aren't specialising in a given field either - those who are working at something that interests them are rare and lucky. I have been to school, and got my degree by studying evenings and weekends while I was still working full-time - so I am familiar with how hard you have to study.
The thing about school is that you know that no matter how hard it is, it will end in a few years. With work, it will end in 40 or so years. If you're lucky, you may enjoy what you work at for some of those years, but many people don't.

Paying bills and keeping a roof over your head is hard and stressful. If you talk back to your teacher, you get in trouble, sure, but it doesn't threaten to put you out on the street with no food. Talking back to your boss *does*. Don't underestimate how much this impinges on your freedom to live the life you think you deserve. Parents and teachers tell you what to do. If you don't do it, you may be grounded, or suspended from classes. Bosses tell you what to do, and if you don't do it, no job, no paycheck, no home, no food, certainly no PC, no beer, no TV and no social life.

Yes, school is hard, I don't disagree with that - but compare it to the additional responsibilities you have as an employee (and sorry, but most people end up as employees, even with the best education) who's life depends upon keeping the boss happy - I look back and wonder what I fussed about.

01-23-2002, 11:05 AM	#1
Black Dragon Zhentarim Guard Join Date: November 11, 2001 Location: Virginia Age: 37 Posts: 352	Man, today is one very boring day at school, I'm in one of my study halls, nothing left for me to do becuase I don't have any homework or tests to study for, So whats up with you guys? __________________ Black owns!<br />Dragons rule!!<br /> [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/blackdragonpic.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br /> <b>If the media decided that breathing wasn\'t \"cool\" anymore, half the teenage population would be gone.</b> --Someguy

01-23-2002, 11:24 AM	#3
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 42 Posts: 2,563	quote: Originally posted by Neb: Almost just got home from school, relaxing with IW and chatting with my friends [img]smile.gif[/img] Young man, why aren't you doing your homework?! You go to the room this instant! [img]tongue.gif[/img] Well, school (university) is pretty dreadful, I agree __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

01-23-2002, 11:28 AM	#4
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 53 Posts: 5,164	LOL, I say this every time someone says anything about school - just wait till you have to work for a living. School's tough? - you don't know you're born! [img]tongue.gif[/img] Now go ahead and call me grandma... [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

01-23-2002, 11:43 AM	#5
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	quote: Originally posted by Black Dragon: Man, today is one very boring day at school, I'm in one of my study halls, nothing left for me to do becuase I don't have any homework or tests to study for, So whats up with you guys? Well, I know what you mean about that; Monday was that way for me because it was MLK day here and the public schools were out but our school ( a private tech skills school) wasn't. Most of the students have school-age kids, so they had to stay home because they couldn't find day care for them. We literally had a skeleton crew up here. i had NO one in my entire morning class (3 hours long) and only 2 people showed up for my afternoon class. Bor-r-r-r-ing! [img]tongue.gif[/img] It's back to normal here now...normal bedlam, that is! -Saz __________________ "And all my days are trances, and all my nightly dreams, Are where thy grey eye glances, and where thy footstep gleams, In what ethereal dances, by what eternal streams..."

01-23-2002, 11:59 AM	#6
Redblueflare Galvatron Join Date: May 9, 2001 Location: The backwoods in Georgia sigh Age: 39 Posts: 2,151	Epona isn't work exactly like school except you're getting paid? I've had a summer job before, and it was so boring I feel alseep a few times. Black dragon so have you. Doni you have no reason to complain about school. You got to skip all your exams remember? I didn't. Of course all my hard exams are over with and tommorow I get to take guitar and multimedia. Look out no studying required. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ <br /><br />\"If you ever need me just whistle, and i\'ll come running. I promise. <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" /> <br />Kupo, Kupo! A man can\'t get a sword if he can\'t dance! <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Big Grin]\" src=\"biggrin.gif\" />

01-23-2002, 11:09 AM	#2
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 38 Posts: 8,802	Almost just got home from school, relaxing with IW and chatting with my friends [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-23-2002, 12:03 PM	#7
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 53 Posts: 5,164	quote: Originally posted by Redblueflare: Epona isn't work exactly like school except you're getting paid? Er... No. __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

01-23-2002, 12:18 PM	#8
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	The average job is roughly forty hours a week (standard 9 - 5). My school is exactly that. Except instead of specialising in a given field and being able to earn money with it, I have to spend my time studying thirteen different subjects which is more work than most people think. Not to mention all the homework and revision I have to do once I am home. It is also unpaid and utterly thankless. It isn't that I resent going to school, it is more that I dislike it when people say school life is 'easy' - because for most of us, it isn't.

01-23-2002, 12:29 PM	#9
Solomon The Magister Join Date: January 15, 2002 Location: Boston Age: 55 Posts: 126	Wherever you are feels like it's the most difficult, but just wait Arledrian, you'll miss school when it's over. And I bet you'll think it wasn't that bad, after all -- most people I've met do. __________________ When in doubt, cut it in half.

01-23-2002, 12:39 PM	#10
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 53 Posts: 5,164	quote: Originally posted by Arledrian: The average job is roughly forty hours a week (standard 9 - 5). My school is exactly that. Except instead of specialising in a given field and being able to earn money with it, I have to spend my time studying thirteen different subjects which is more work than most people think. Not to mention all the homework and revision I have to do once I am home. It is also unpaid and utterly thankless. It isn't that I resent going to school, it is more that I dislike it when people say school life is 'easy' - because for most of us, it isn't. I wasn't saying that school is easy - but working is harder. And I don't mean having a job to give you pocket money while you study. Most people in work aren't specialising in a given field either - those who are working at something that interests them are rare and lucky. I have been to school, and got my degree by studying evenings and weekends while I was still working full-time - so I am familiar with how hard you have to study. The thing about school is that you know that no matter how hard it is, it will end in a few years. With work, it will end in 40 or so years. If you're lucky, you may enjoy what you work at for some of those years, but many people don't. Paying bills and keeping a roof over your head is hard and stressful. If you talk back to your teacher, you get in trouble, sure, but it doesn't threaten to put you out on the street with no food. Talking back to your boss does. Don't underestimate how much this impinges on your freedom to live the life you think you deserve. Parents and teachers tell you what to do. If you don't do it, you may be grounded, or suspended from classes. Bosses tell you what to do, and if you don't do it, no job, no paycheck, no home, no food, certainly no PC, no beer, no TV and no social life. Yes, school is hard, I don't disagree with that - but compare it to the additional responsibilities you have as an employee (and sorry, but most people end up as employees, even with the best education) who's life depends upon keeping the boss happy - I look back and wonder what I fussed about. __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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