Holding 20 corks under water at the same time
Something always keeps "popping up" that needs immediate attention. And it's a continual battle to keep everything "under control."
Being a ringmaster of a 3-ring circus
There is always a number of projects and problems being delt with at the same time.
Being a doctor on 24 hour call with 5,000 patients
Every teacher, administrator and secretary expects their problem to be taken care of with the highest priority. They seem to feel that we are like the Maytag repairman, just waiting for something to do.
Being Mom (or Dad) to 450 teachers
Even though they might know how to do something, they want you there by their side while they do it. Lots of "hand holding" with the inexperienced and insecure.
Gathering eggs from roosters
Relates to trying to get money from the school board
Trying to fly a kite with no wind
Related to the lack of support by principals, administrators, etc.
Being captain of a ship with no crew
Now I do have a crew, a staff of five in our tech dept, but many tech coordinators are trying to do everything all by themselves.
Building a fire in the snow
Lack of support and interest by some staff, also lack of equipment (the wood) to get the fire started.
Getting a syntax error on a 1 line program
Refers to the "bad hair days" when nothing seems to go right.
Playing a game of Dungeons and Dragons
The rules keep changing.