Anna1111 wrote:
want to send their precious children to spend a year with someone who hates spending time with them as much as this teacher does?
https://www.boredteachers.com/humor/10-things-that-teachers-want-all-non-teachers-to-know
(I know it's *supposed* to be funny - but it just sounds bitter to me
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I didn't take it that way. It's like so many professions that have that warped perception. Our society likes to look at jobs and say we shouldn't pay that much for what THEY do - like play with kids all day, have early release hours, summers off, etc. I hope they wouldn't BE doing it if they didn't like the kids!!! They're only bitter when they hear people spout off about it being easy.
Now, i do take a little exception to the notion that they need to work another part-time job to make ends meet. IMHO that means you're living above your means. Teachers SHOULD be making a "living wage" but these days we think we need a lot more than that actually means. Teachers SHOULD make more than they used to, tho', because they now have to buy a lot of things they use in class. I'm pretty sure that used to be included in the school budget.
In my, probably socialist, viewpoint, i think normal positions like doctors and teachers and pastors (and virtually everyone!) should make an amount that reflects the median income of those that live there. Specialists should make more. Most people say their income should reflect their education but until the education system is fixed, i disagree. Just because colleges make you jump thru hoops and take a bazillion classes that have NOTHING to do with your job doesn't mean we should have to pay for it.
Hmmm. Am i ranting? LOL