Teachers counting down the days. - Page 2

jtemple · 06-02-2009, 11:15 AM

My wife is a teacher. She doesn't count the days left in the year, but she does get giddy like a kid when there's a snow day!

She started teaching summer school yesterday.

I envy her time off. But, with countless hours of education more than me, and 2-3x the work experience I have, she's still getting paid less than I do, and always will be. The only way she can get any significant pay raise is to move into administration. Those positions are tough to get.

Particle Man · 06-02-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wildchild

for the time off

for many teachers the summer isn't time off...

the chi · 06-02-2009, 11:48 AM

Good for them honestly. I love my job, but I'd be lying if I said I didnt want more time off, and several months off, puhlease sister, I'd be marking days off the calendar in FRONT of the students or letting them help!

unknownroad · 06-02-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

If you dislike your job that much......why the hell are you in it?!

Bills to pay, I'd guess.

When i was in school, it seemed like most of the teachers i knew had summer jobs as well, often with summer camps or schools

CrazyKell · 06-02-2009, 12:05 PM

Maybe I should have clarified more.

It's not the counting down to vacation that bothers me. It's the people that seem to update their status and count down every little last second.

EVERYONE counts down to their vacation. That's normal.

Some teachers though, in freakin' September they say things like "oh well, only 8 more months of this shit" or they count down half days, etc.

How many other people count down their vacations YEARS in advance when it's a regular part of their job.

Personally I think this affects children when they hear stuff like that, but I know that's not a popular view.

Oh and HELL YEAH I'm jealous that I'm not a teacher at the moment....but not in the way you're making it out.

I can go back to teaching whenever I choose. I have chosen not to for the time being.

z06boy · 06-02-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

I would say that most people don't really hate their job, but it's a job so they would be excited about not doing it.

I count down to my vacations. I don't hate my job, I just like vacation more.

Yep I'll go along with this response. I've been here 20 + years and hope to be here alot longer unless I pull the winning lottery numbers.

I don't hate my job but look forward to EVERY day off...that's just the way it is.

If I was rich I wouldn't be sitting here with a suit on. I don't like dress shoes or neckties but that's just part of the job.

Before anyone says "then why don't you go find a job that doesn't require dress shoes and a necktie"...again I've been here a long time...don't hate it and make decent $$ and it's not that easy to do and maintain my lifestyle....so again...if I pick the winning lottery numbers...then I'll make that change.

Fleck750 · 06-02-2009, 12:26 PM

I count down the HOURS every night I am at work.

Is that bad?

jtemple · 06-02-2009, 12:36 PM

My wife works through the year, save for a few weeks in the summer and Christmas/Thanksgiving/Spring breaks. There are always extra hours to pick up for more pay, even during the main school year, and she does it.

Tmall · 06-02-2009, 12:49 PM

19 years and 10 days to retirement...

Papa_Complex · 06-02-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

If you dislike your job that much......why the hell are you in it?!

They're all members of a secret society of time travellers, waiting for the arrival of the next Hitler so that they can kill him.

06-02-2009, 11:15 AM	#11
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	My wife is a teacher. She doesn't count the days left in the year, but she does get giddy like a kid when there's a snow day! She started teaching summer school yesterday. I envy her time off. But, with countless hours of education more than me, and 2-3x the work experience I have, she's still getting paid less than I do, and always will be. The only way she can get any significant pay raise is to move into administration. Those positions are tough to get.

06-02-2009, 12:05 PM	#15
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Maybe I should have clarified more. It's not the counting down to vacation that bothers me. It's the people that seem to update their status and count down every little last second. EVERYONE counts down to their vacation. That's normal. Some teachers though, in freakin' September they say things like "oh well, only 8 more months of this shit" or they count down half days, etc. How many other people count down their vacations YEARS in advance when it's a regular part of their job. Personally I think this affects children when they hear stuff like that, but I know that's not a popular view. Oh and HELL YEAH I'm jealous that I'm not a teacher at the moment....but not in the way you're making it out. I can go back to teaching whenever I choose. I have chosen not to for the time being.

06-02-2009, 12:26 PM	#17
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	I count down the HOURS every night I am at work. Is that bad?

06-02-2009, 12:36 PM	#18
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	My wife works through the year, save for a few weeks in the summer and Christmas/Thanksgiving/Spring breaks. There are always extra hours to pick up for more pay, even during the main school year, and she does it.

06-02-2009, 12:49 PM	#19
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	19 years and 10 days to retirement...