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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing!

@victoriathetech.bsky.social

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EdTech leader and author living near Disney World! My wife thinks I'm cute and my dog thinks I'm funny. I share about tech, education, fresh pasta, and general theme park joy. Catch me public speaking or running around World Showcase. Opinions my own.

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 20

If I don’t know you, how in the Jimmy Crack Corn am I going to give you an honest referral?!

I’ve received at least 6 inquiries over the last week from folks who I don’t even know asking me if I can refer them for jobs.

No! That’s not how this works!

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 20

If you don't know somebody personally as a friend or within a professional network, skipping the initial chat or "coffee conversation" puts you in a position where you don't even know someone and you're asking for them to refer you for a job. This is bad job-seeking etiquette.

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 20

My suspicion is that the advice-givers are trying to position this as a win-win situation, where if the referral gets hired and the company offers a referral bonus then everyone gets money.

The issue is that in order to submit a referral you generally have to, you know, KNOW THE PERSON.

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 20

So in today's edition of "please stop listening to advice that you see on TikTok," there must be some "wisdom" floating around that if you apply for a job (especially if it’s in tech) to cold message people who already work there and ask for a referral.

This is not good advice. Do not do this.

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 19

Kourt and I had an absolutely wonderful “staycation” (since we live 25 minutes away, we staycation at Disney!) at Animal Kingdom Lodge this past weekend. We made it a mission to go to Animal Kingdom each day too.

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Rhea Hansen, M.Ed @rhansen3rdgrade.bsky.social · Aug 16

If I say "guess who I ran into at Disney" @victoriathetech.bsky.social is usually a good guess!

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 13

This week I'm in Chicago, IL for an internal work conference.

Today we had our "Women in K-12 IT" breakfast. It was so yummy!

Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 11

Shout out to all of my educators, school leaders, and district folks starting the school year today! 🎉

Have an AWESOME day!

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 10

I used to get swept up in these debates until I’d go into buildings and realized nobody cared and these were mostly “terminally online” conversations. Especially now, people just want to do their jobs as best as they can, help kids as best as they can, and then go home to their spaces and relax.

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 10

It’s like every year the same topics get rehashed and the same answers get rehashed too. There are one or two great answers and options that come from it but otherwise it’s just people fighting.

Not worth it. Not worth your time. Not worth your energy.

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 10

For the last few years I have not participated in what I refer to as “pencil discourse.” If you’re in education and this (and the school supplies conversation) stresses you out, I encourage you to do the same. If it’s worth your peace of mind, stepping out is ALWAYS the right option.

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 10

Kourt’s home, our neighbor is over (more on that later—if you’re on the other site, you’ve probably seen the saga where I helped my elderly neighbor get set up with an online dating profile), I made a pot of tea and made a cookie cake, it’s raining, and it’s another peaceful Saturday evening. 🌧️

Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 9

Awww hi Becca! I hope she's having an awesome day!

Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 9

Hey hey! How's it going?

Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 9

😂 yes, this is me!

Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · Aug 9

It's been about 2 months (mostly because of laziness--I don't really keep social media on my phone) but ya girl is back!

What have I missed?

a man in a suit is carrying a stack of pizza boxes .

ALT: a man in a suit is carrying a stack of pizza boxes .

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · May 28

Alright alright alright it's been a while!

I'll be headed to Georgia today to be a part of their "Cobb In Tech" conference in Cobb County, GA! I can't wait!

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · May 19

This is a friendly reminder that the best store in the world, Costco, will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observation of Memorial Day.

If you need anything from Costco soon, get it before next Monday!

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Rhea Hansen, M.Ed @rhansen3rdgrade.bsky.social · May 17

What else do you do on a Friday evening but make a quick run to #EPCOT to get the gorgeous new #Maleficent AP magnet!
Bonus points running into @victoriathetech.bsky.social and Kourtney at the Boardwalk! #DisSky

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · May 16

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · May 16

It's been a good week, but I'm also ready to get to Epcot tonight. Y'all feel me?

Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · May 15

These layoffs were not performance based, as most layoffs aren't. A company can look at you and say "we are eliminating your role, please turn in your badge" in ways that a school or district really cannot.

Some folks had been at the company for 15+ years. It's just sad and awful.

Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · May 15

Whew, it's been a while. And I woke up yesterday to news of mass layoffs at a company I used to work at (3% of the workforce, nearly 7000 people).

This is a friendly reminder from your local edtech and Disney enthusiast that if you are in education right now, DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB.

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · May 5

The Cholula Variety Pack is back.

All of my fellow hot sauce lovers: run, don’t walk.

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Victoria Thompson, M.S. is resting and relaxing! @victoriathetech.bsky.social · May 5

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚

Years ago, Kourt and I created a scholarship at my undergrad alma mater. The scholarship alleviates financial burden for pre-service teachers during the student teaching semester. Consider donating if you can!

Link: give.cofc.edu/Thompson-Johns…

College of Charleston Giving

Each year, private support to the College of Charleston plays a critical role in preserving our place as one of the nation's best public liberal arts and sciences universities.

https://give.cofc.edu/Thompson-Johns…

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