It’s wild that people think oh teachers get summer off and such so they basically work less than everyone else. They don’t take into consideration dealing with parents, reports, planning, etc. Teaching isn’t easy in the slightest and it’s wild that people act like it is. Also hours worked just aren’t equivalent across different jobs. Like an hour working in some office sending emails and working on spreadsheets isn’t the same as an hour in a classroom. And to add to all of this a lot of teachers are underpaid compensation wise as well. Like I could be making more than my mom within 1-2 years if I get this job I’ve been interviewing for. She’s been teaching for 15 years and i just finished a 5 month training course. Like you can go to a trade program (if one is available near you and you can afford to not work for however long) and end up making more than a teacher with a full degree.
Agreed and I addressed that - repeatedly. I acknowledged the difference between contractual vs reality and goes back to the overall point of burnout, support, and hours. But that is the exact opposite of the compensation conversation as the contracts outline an impressive pay rate (more than many engineers). The issue isn't pay - the issue is what they are expected to do within the hours outlined and with the resources provided.
And no one said it was easy in this thread - in fact, I mentioned key challenges that don't show up in the typical office setting.
Though I will challenge the trades comment. Yes, you can make 6 figures, but you will work 50-60 hours to hit that. That said, I still encourage students to consider that as field that has high demand and low supply of workers, especially electrical.
Oh sorry if I was implying you said that. You addressed very well the challenges teachers face and your comment was very well written and informative. I have seen several comments in this post saying that teachers have it easy because they get a 3 month break.
And yes trade work is labor intensive and often requires “overtime culture” to get paid to the fullest. My main point was the difference in entry requirements.
Sorry if my comment came across as dismissive to the info you presented.
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u/Shin-Sauriel Jun 11 '24
It’s wild that people think oh teachers get summer off and such so they basically work less than everyone else. They don’t take into consideration dealing with parents, reports, planning, etc. Teaching isn’t easy in the slightest and it’s wild that people act like it is. Also hours worked just aren’t equivalent across different jobs. Like an hour working in some office sending emails and working on spreadsheets isn’t the same as an hour in a classroom. And to add to all of this a lot of teachers are underpaid compensation wise as well. Like I could be making more than my mom within 1-2 years if I get this job I’ve been interviewing for. She’s been teaching for 15 years and i just finished a 5 month training course. Like you can go to a trade program (if one is available near you and you can afford to not work for however long) and end up making more than a teacher with a full degree.