21 Problems Only Teachers Will Understand

6. Being Offered Sweets/Homemade Goods From Students

Especially when it's treats freshly pulled from their pockets... without a wrapper. Either kindly decline without gagging or tell them you'll "save it for later".

5. Students Seeing You On A Night Out

Underage students shouting "Miss!" or "Sir!" is not the best look when you're out on the town. Even worse if you're drunker than drunk. We can't wait for the gossip on Monday morning...

4. When You Return To Class After A Substitute

The sub in question smoked ten cigarettes simultaneously on immediate exit of the classroom, and decided to go into hairdressing.
 
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