Remuneration for teachers is not attractive initially nor in the long run.Â
@mulmye:
I know its not a popular opinion but I gotta call BS on this. First, teachers are NOT overly qualified, 2nd, if you go by hours worked and turn that into hourly? Its not bad. How many other professions have a 2 month break in summer, couple of weeks over christmas, spring break, thanksgiving, days off are innumerable.
The pay is not a surprise for anyone going into that field. Another thing I hear teachers complain about is spending their own money on supplies. I believe a lot of that is a choice that some make to offer more to the students but not necessarily needed. Or time spent after school grading papers, etc..most people do that.
I just dont think its a pay and definitely not a time issue. If you cannot afford to live on the pay offered, choose another profession. If you are going into with the hopes of getting rich, youre an idiot and shouldn't be teaching our kids anyway. 4951