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[woman.at.the.well]

That wasn't the worst part for me. I only had a problem with that once or twice. The part I hated was when they couldn't get a substitute teacher for another class and they asked me to watch over the kids (babysit) while they got to play on the computers.

Wow. It's funny you used the term "babysit" Theo because that is essentially what I do on a daily basis so teachers can get their "plan time."

I don't know what the reason is. Maybe it's that the parents do everything for them like you say. But, I have noticed that too. A lot of kids won't do anything unless everything is spelled out for them. They don't seem to be able to figure things out on their own and reading instructions seems to be entirely out of the question.

It is a rather odd phenomena and it's very frustrating as well as frightening to think of what things will be like for them when they get out on their own and can't function. I believe in helping people but this has gone beyond that. It's like enabling.


I think you're probably right about the effects of taking God out of the schools (and society in general). Fortunately, we don't have that problem here (yet). Although some people want to stop it, we still teach Bible stories in public schools right from the first grade. There is more of an emphasis on multiculture and teaching about other cultures and religions (mainly Islam for some reason) now though.

Way to go England. That's the way it should be. God should be everywhere!!!

Do the employers in England require the MCSE certs like here in the states in order to get paid well?

If not, is having college degrees etc essential in acquiring work there?

By the way Theo . . .HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR THEO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

 

[Theofilus]

Way to go England. That's the way it should be. God should be everywhere!!!

Yep, except it's Iceland and not England. But, like England, we have a state church which the government supports.

Do the employers in England require the MCSE certs like here in the states in order to get paid well?

If not, is having college degrees etc essential in acquiring work there?

Most don't require it. In fact, when I mentioned that I had an MCP certification to some prospective employers about 8 years ago, they didn't even know what it was. The city doesn't require any certifiction for most things. A college degree is needed for some higher level jobs though.

By the way Theo . . .HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR THEO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

Thank you

 

[MMXII]

Hey Theo, do you have big plans for your birthday? Are you going to take yourself out to dinner? Maybe a little Italian restaurant for a steak?

 

[Theofilus]

Hey Theo, do you have big plans for your birthday? Are you going to take yourself out to dinner? Maybe a little Italian restaurant for a steak?

I haven't really planned anything. What do old people usually do for their birthday?

 

[MMXII]

I haven't really planned anything. What do old people usually do for their birthday?

I don't know, I'm not old yet I couldn't pass that one up.

Maybe get a hot dog and walk to "the" lake and feed the Icelandic ducks.

 

[woman.at.the.well]

Yep, except it's Iceland and not England. But, like England, we have a state church which the government supports.



Most don't require it. In fact, when I mentioned that I had an MCP certification to some prospective employers about 8 years ago, they didn't even know what it was. The city doesn't require any certifiction for most things. A college degree is needed for some higher level jobs though.



Thank you

straigtening me out on where you are from! You know you're getting old when . . .you don't even remember country flags .

The U.S. has really pushed the need for degrees bigtime over the last 10-20 yrs. Gone are the days when someone can get a job because they have a desire to do a thing!

Do you pray for your country and leaders Theo?

 

[Theofilus]

straigtening me out on where you are from! You know you're getting old when . . .you don't even remember country flags .

The U.S. has really pushed the need for degrees bigtime over the last 10-20 yrs. Gone are the days when someone can get a job because they have a desire to do a thing!

Do you pray for your country and leaders Theo?

Yes. I pray that God may send a bolt of lightning on the parliament building before they completely destroy this country. (Just kidding)

Seriously, I don't pray for our politi ians as much as I should. Only around election time actually.

 

[Theofilus]

I don't know, I'm not old yet I couldn't pass that one up.

Maybe get a hot dog and walk to "the" lake and feed the Icelandic ducks.

I could do that. Or maybe I'll spoil myself and go to the Blue lagoon.

 

[MMXII]

I could do that. Or maybe I'll spoil myself and go to the Blue lagoon.

Do that!! Then tell us all about it when you get home.

 

[CoolMom6]

So...how come a handsome, intelligent guy like yourself--who would be considered a great catch by most single women--hasn't gotten himself "caught" yet?

Aren't there any attractive, single women in Iceland?
Or did you date 'em all already?? (he,he!!)

 

[Theofilus]

So...how come a handsome, intelligent guy like yourself--who would be considered a great catch by most single women--hasn't gotten himself "caught" yet?

Aren't there any attractive, single women in Iceland?
Or did you date 'em all already?? (he,he!!)

Get caught? Hmmm... There's an idea. Maybe I should stop trying to catch them and let them catch me. Actually, it's not important since I've found somebody right here on CF. I'm going to go meet her in 3 weeks.

 

[edie19]

Haven't posted in this thread for a while, but. . . .

Summer is fast approaching - do you have special plans for this summer?

edie

 

[Theofilus]

Haven't posted in this thread for a while, but. . . .

Summer is fast approaching - do you have special plans for this summer?

edie

I sure do. I spent the last 2 weeks in Las Vegas with CoolMom4. I'm going back this summer to spend more time with her. Hopefully, I'll be able to spend 3-4 weeks with her this time.

 

[CoolMom6]

What are you going to miss most about Iceland when you move back to the United States?

What won't you miss?

 

[CoolMom6]

What are you most looking forward to in LV?

What are you absolutely dreading??


{ILY;BTW}

 

[Theofilus]

What are you going to miss most about Iceland when you move back to the United States?

Besides my friends, the things I'll miss most are clean water and air. Wolfman Jack came to Iceland once and on being asked what he thought of it, he said: "I can't see the air. I don't know if I'm breathing." Nobody couold say that in LV.

What won't you miss?

Prices. Everything is more expensive here. Another thing I won't miss will be taxes. Income tax here is 37.5% and sales tax is 24.5%. I don't have a car but, 70% of the price of gasoline is taxes and the same can be said for cars.

 

[Theofilus]

What are you most looking forward to in LV?

Spending time with the woman I love.

What are you absolutely dreading??


{ILY;BTW}

You mean besides going back to Iceland? I'm not really dreading anything. The thing concerns me most would be the weather. 120F and 5% humidity doesn't sound at all comfortable.

 

[edie19]

May 19th Sony pictures will be releasing The DaVinci Code. Without question it has gotten a lot of advance attention. Will you make the trip to see it?

edie

 

[Theofilus]

May 19th Sony pictures will be releasing The DaVinci Code. Without question it has gotten a lot of advance attention. Will you make the trip to see it?

edie

Nope. I'm not interested.

 

[MN John]

How long might it take to get a green card?