Am i grumpy due to my health or i just don't have much luck with schools and all that environment?

Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
March 10, 2026 3:49pm CST
I am coughing less but cough is still there and my nose is stuffy, no matter how many times i'm blowing my nose and me walking to my new job, then taking a bus, walking again on a road without a sidewalk is making me tired; both in my legs and lungs. Also, i was invited for an interview but they also asked me if i'm willing to stay on monday and teach and i stayed but the secretary didn't say for how long or providing any information and i was too nervous to ask or forgetful. the children in the class and other teachers informed me it's only 2 weeks. and of course, i have a week free before easter, which is not fair. i mean, the person, whose substitute i am could be generous and let me to stay just before the easter but, no, everyone has their rights and 0% sympathy. also, with my last school and toxicity there, is it strange to say i miss them a bit. so, yes, travelling to this school is bad. on my first day, i met the secretary and a school pedagogue but not the principal. i met the principal today, when my classes were over. other teachers are very prying, especially some ironic one and class is not that big, 19 children but some children are swearing and acting very immature; hiding under the school desk, hiding from me, not asking to go to toilet and such. and 3rd graders again. Maybe i'm grumpy cause my health isn't the best but i have things with this school that trouble me and again, i will wait the end of my contract which i didn't get it but i think i'll get tomorrow, my contract. I've heard that schools are in bad shape in my country but in one city, every school has its own rules, its strange people and so on and that's hard to believe sometimes. I wish i was younger, maybe this would bother me less or not. Also, the school where i had wonderful memories had a job ad, i applied and they didn't contact me at all, even though i worked there. I expected even a no but maybe thanking me cause i applied again but no, i exist for any school only when they need them and when they can use me. Ah, i would be happier going back where i worked before but no, i am tested in my 4th school this far. I know we should focus on positivity but why things can't be a bit easier?
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@Shivram59 (48829)
• India
11 Mar
I think it is both that has made you grumpy. When we don't get a job of our choice, or, if we get one, but don't feel. comfortable there, we get bad- tempered. Keep yourself calm. It will help you out of your problems.
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@Shivram59 (48829)
• India
31 Mar
@valherma00 I'm fine and am praying for you
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Mar
i'll try. still haven't resolved my sensitive teeth or gums situation. i hope you're fine.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
1 Apr
@Shivram59 thank you, i appreciate it.
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@JudyEv (377537)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar
I hope you're able to find something that suits you better. It's depressing when things don't go well.
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@JudyEv (377537)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Mar
@valherma00 Good luck with it.
@AmbiePam (117479)
• United States
10 Mar
Honestly, I think it’s both. That’s not to say your job isn’t extremely difficult though.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Mar
thank you. yeah, it's both but when i didn't have a job at all, i hated those times. i guess i should be thankful and adapt.
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@toniganzon (76064)
• Philippines
11 Mar
When things don't go our way it's difficult to stay positive. But just don't give up in trying. Life is a struggle. You will get through it. And being unwell isn't helping too.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Mar
yes, going to dentist tomorrow again but just for a short check-up. even though he's a private dentist, he's always busy and insurance dentist is a horrible one. all that i earned, i'll spent at my dentist's place, ah. thank you. i've been struggling for a long time. not having a job at all and now having some pieces of it but i am thankful, what else, i have to be. thank you again.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
16 Mar
When our health is not good it's understandable to have less patience, be tired and irritable. At least you have work and income. Maybe the substitute work could lead to a permanent position in time. That's too bad about not getting an interview for the school you worked at. How disappointing! Stick with it sometimes when you least expect it good things happen.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Mar
i have to adapt and find joy in small things cause, there were times when i didn't have a job at all so, i can't quit. thank you.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
31 Mar
@valherma00 Yes, every small accomplishment should be savored. I admire your tenacity in trying to accomplish your goals. You can only do the best you can and know whatever outcome happens, you gave it your all...
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
1 Apr
@dgobucks226 thank you. you gave me a nice encouragement. i wish all the best to you
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• United States
10 Mar
I'm sorry that your having problems with the school and being sick.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Mar
thank you. maybe things will get better and i have to adapt.
@jstory07 (148127)
• Roseburg, Oregon
16 Mar
I hope you can go back to your old school where you were happy.
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@DianneN (253515)
• United States
16 Mar
Nothing is easy in life. I hope you can find a teaching job that you like much better and feel better, too.
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@DianneN (253515)
• United States
4 Apr
@valherma00 Take it one day at a time.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Mar
you are right. in my case, you either have a job or not so, i'll try to adapt due to earning money and paying my bills. thank you.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
4 Apr
@DianneN thank you so much
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@thelme55 (78829)
• Germany
11 Mar
I am sorry that you are grumpy. I hope you will find a job that suits you and of course with good salary.
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@thelme55 (78829)
• Germany
31 Mar
@valherma00 I hope one day you will find the job that you are contented with.
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• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
1 Apr
@thelme55 me too. with less people and less stress. thank you
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Mar
i wish. it's really tough in this country. i felt used as a youngster and doing low income job and at this age i'm starting again so, not a lot job offers so, even thugh they are not the best, i have to take them. thank you, maybe there will be some balance in my life, some day.
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