Originally Posted by mac60:
Our teachers get paid very well here in the public school system, excellent working conditions, have top of the line benefits, have approx 4 mo a year off when you add up the summer vacations, Spring break, Christmas break, plus all the other holidays.....it is rediculous to say they are underpaid. Seriously, they have it made.
WOW! Give it a try sometime if it sounds so easy. Not sure how this got on teacher bashing, but if you think it's the greatest job out there, why not try going to Junior Achievement and volunteering some time teaching in a classroom.
My kids teacher makes about $56,000 plus very good benifits... he has been teaching for 15+ years; has his masters +; has 28 kids in his class and MOST importantly, has to deal with disrespectful parents like some of you on this post who have no idea what it is like to teach. It is a good job, yes, but come on "They have it made"?