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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lots of subs are already "untrained randos" so it might not be much worse than the current situation although possibly a pedophile magnet type of position.[/quote]

Unfortunately, you're 100% right. Subbing doesn't pay enough to attract enough normal and competent people who can do the job in a professional manner. I am a SAHM with a math degree and teaching experience, and absolutely no desire to go  full-cringe and start talking to stranger kids about inappropriate subjects. (In HS we had all sorts of [b]rando subs who talked religion, politics, sex lives[/b], and treated students like their bartender/therapist.) I'm sure I could be an unproblematic sub. Unfortunately it doesn't pay enough for me to cover a high quality child care set up for my mildly SN kid. Not surprising that a system that underpays its regular workforce also underpays its back ups.[/quote]

I remember an AP English Lit sub who started talking about herself being a 30 yo virgin. I can't remember what book we were discussing that provided context for this TMI admission, but it was sooooo awkward. Our regular teacher was out for a couple of weeks for medical reasons, so if someone hadn't complained and had her replaced, she could have been there for a while. I don't know who complained to the principal about Ms. Virgin, but thanks to whoever did it because she was was quickly replaced.[/quote]

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