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sexymama · 11-23-2003, 07:22 PM

I am a teacher and have been for 17 years now. I love it; but the sad reality is that 50% of those who go into the teaching profession will quit after the first year. Of the 50% that are left, 50% of them will quit within 3 years. The rest have a 50% chance of making a career of it. Why is there such a high turn over, you may ask? Well, we are underpaid, overworked and underappreciated. Why do I stick with it then? Because I am able to find the rewards in the little successes. I am thrilled when a student reads a book, learns a skills, or, most importantly, begins to enjoy learning. I do not pay attention to what the latest politician is blaming on educators. I understand that parents today expect us to raise their children; but I have my own to raise, so at the end of the day I leave the building and focus on my family. I avoid taking too much work home with me and take good care of myself. And I would say that I'm an excellent teacher -- well liked and respected in the district I teach in. When I take care of myself, I believe I have more to offer my students and my family.

Good luck with your decision. I will mention one added bonus. As a teacher, I now (after finishing my post-masters degree) have all the holidays that my children have. Unfortunately that was not true at the beginning of my career -- but working hard then has paid of now.

11-23-2003, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
sexymama My own person -- his by choice Location: Lebell's arms	I am a teacher and have been for 17 years now. I love it; but the sad reality is that 50% of those who go into the teaching profession will quit after the first year. Of the 50% that are left, 50% of them will quit within 3 years. The rest have a 50% chance of making a career of it. Why is there such a high turn over, you may ask? Well, we are underpaid, overworked and underappreciated. Why do I stick with it then? Because I am able to find the rewards in the little successes. I am thrilled when a student reads a book, learns a skills, or, most importantly, begins to enjoy learning. I do not pay attention to what the latest politician is blaming on educators. I understand that parents today expect us to raise their children; but I have my own to raise, so at the end of the day I leave the building and focus on my family. I avoid taking too much work home with me and take good care of myself. And I would say that I'm an excellent teacher -- well liked and respected in the district I teach in. When I take care of myself, I believe I have more to offer my students and my family. Good luck with your decision. I will mention one added bonus. As a teacher, I now (after finishing my post-masters degree) have all the holidays that my children have. Unfortunately that was not true at the beginning of my career -- but working hard then has paid of now. __________________ If you can go deeply into lovemaking, the ego disappears. That is the beauty of lovemaking, that it is another source of a glimpse of god It's not about being perfect; it's about developing some skill at managing imperfection.