It's amazing how quickly we adjust to change! The Finnish school system is so different from the English one in so many ways. I thought it would take weeks, if not months to adjust to all the changes but already I feel like I've been at this school for ages.
I should start by saying that I really like the school. Well it was my school so I should like it. The staff are friendly and the kids are great! Having said that, there are certain things that I'm missing from Finland. One thing I really miss is being called by my name - by my first name, that is. I got quite comfortable with being Nicki and it felt much more natural. Now I'm mostly back to being Miss.
I'm also not entirely happy with having to keep nagging about uniform. Fasten that tie properly! I wish kids could dress in something that they feel comfy in and dress to the weather. That's just my opinion though and I know others would disagree.
The workload is huge - a massive change! Actually though, I quite like that. I always felt a bit part time in Finland. It was nice but I feel like I'm working really hard now. I'm exhausted by the end of the day, which makes me feel like I'm earning my keep.
I think the uniform would really bug me now. How do you feel about the 'contracted hours' ? It's just so convenient here being able to nip out and do stuff..... Seriously though, I am glad it's going so well; you never did adapt to Finnish hours and workload - which everyone here seems to moan about!!! Give 'em a week in your shoes now......
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