Yes, I found this funny. And I know how much of a waste of time "professional development days" can be. My husband was an English teacher for at least 100 years, actually 35. He's retired and now "practicing" on Steemit. (@johnjgeddes in case you wondered)

I'll have to get him to read your post and I can pretty much predict he'll roll his eyes, groan and then yawn - which is his go to action to signal that he is anxious. (post teacher stress)

You have perfectly captured the time burglar's MO. And yes, they do laugh all the way to the bank. I really doubt that any of them take themselves seriously as an expert of anything, except pretending. Even Tony Robbins doesn't believe his act.

FYI - we will all be in laws one day.....make yourself interesting to talk to for one day....you will not want to be on the "in law" list of jokes ....just sayin' :)