Apathy Jack writes:

So anyway, the conversation turns to the fact that one of my Year 12s has never noticed that I wear sneakers instead of proper shoes.

"Yeah, I wear sneakers to work every day."
"Huh... This is your work."
"Yes."
"I never thought about it like that before. This is your job."
"Yes."
"You're at work, and you're at school."
"Yes."
"Wow, your life sucks!"