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veeandrich
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

I have MANY friends who worked in the business world , then went back to school for teaching. According to them, Teaching is NOTHING compared to the business world (working in NYC) . Sure it has its tough points, but I highly doubt from their opinions it is more stressful then being in business. Just what I've heard......... Teachers have so much time off, it's not even funny, Per hour, teachers probably make more then someone like me who works 50 hours a week 49 weeks out of the year!!

Posted 8/20/06 10:23 PM
 
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by Melbernai

I remember those days from when I had 2 testing grades...

Oh and did I add that they have to give me at least 1 ESL kid this year to fulfill my pay-back time for them paying for a portion of my masters in TESOL? Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon But I'm actually looking forward to that -- since the master's work has been exciting and I'll love testing it out. I had an ESL kid last year and she was wonderful.

I just have to say to all my teacher chicks....

ENJOY YOUR LAST FEW DAYS AND WEEKS OF YOUR SUMMER VACATION!

Rest up as MUCH AS possible because you'll need that Extra OOMPF come August 31st of whatever the lucky day is for you guys.

And from one teacher to another......THANK YOU FOR CHOSING THIS PROFESSION, helping to shape our world's future, AND KICKING @SS AT WHAT YOU DO!!!!

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Posted 8/20/06 10:23 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by Melbernai

I remember those days from when I had 2 testing grades...

Oh and did I add that they have to give me at least 1 ESL kid this year to fulfill my pay-back time for them paying for a portion of my masters in TESOL? Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon But I'm actually looking forward to that -- since the master's work has been exciting and I'll love testing it out. I had an ESL kid last year and she was wonderful.

I just have to say to all my teacher chicks....

ENJOY YOUR LAST FEW DAYS AND WEEKS OF YOUR SUMMER VACATION!

Rest up as MUCH AS possible because you'll need that Extra OOMPF come August 31st of whatever the lucky day is for you guys.

And from one teacher to another......THANK YOU FOR CHOSING THIS PROFESSION, helping to shape our world's future, AND KICKING @SS AT WHAT YOU DO!!!!

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I go back Tuesday! Well, for orientations and such. Next monday is the first 'offical' day.

Best of luck to everyone for a successful year!

Posted 8/20/06 10:24 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!




I would like to put my two sense in here, since I am a teacher also. I TOTALLY agree with the above poster and while I respect your opinion, I do ahve to agree that you don't understand the profession until you're in it YOURSELF. I agree that everyone chooses their profession, and honestly I have to say people who say "it must be nice" really dont' have a clue. I have put in COUNTLESS hours-beyond what is expected for my classroom and students. Not only has it been time away from my family, but also financially as well. I have put in so much EXTRA money into building my library, buying supplies, etc. In addition to getting my masters and classes beyond. Seriously, you have no clue.

I think you should walk a mile in someone's shoes before you pass judgement and then try to defend yourself by saying " you never bashed teachers"



I have no clue?

you should take your own advice! "walk a amile in someone's shoes" yourself.

again - if you read the whole thread- I never said "it must be nice" that was someone replying to me -

Posted 8/20/06 10:24 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by veeandrich

I have MANY friends who worked in the business world , then went back to school for teaching. According to them, Teaching is NOTHING compared to the business world (working in NYC) . Sure it has its tough points, but I highly doubt from their opinions it is more stressful then being in business. Just what I've heard......... Teachers have so much time off, it's not even funny, Per hour, teachers probably make more then someone like me who works 50 hours a week 49 weeks out of the year!!




Really not worth responding to such ignorance, but see my above post about teacher's salary

Posted 8/20/06 10:24 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by lilqtny

Posted by veeandrich

I have MANY friends who worked in the business world , then went back to school for teaching. According to them, Teaching is NOTHING compared to the business world (working in NYC) . Sure it has its tough points, but I highly doubt from their opinions it is more stressful then being in business. Just what I've heard......... Teachers have so much time off, it's not even funny, Per hour, teachers probably make more then someone like me who works 50 hours a week 49 weeks out of the year!!




Really not worth responding to such ignorance, but see my above post about teacher's salary



I agree - teachers do not make enough $$ for what they do.

Posted 8/20/06 10:25 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by lilqtny

Posted by veeandrich

I have MANY friends who worked in the business world , then went back to school for teaching. According to them, Teaching is NOTHING compared to the business world (working in NYC) . Sure it has its tough points, but I highly doubt from their opinions it is more stressful then being in business. Just what I've heard......... Teachers have so much time off, it's not even funny, Per hour, teachers probably make more then someone like me who works 50 hours a week 49 weeks out of the year!!




Really not worth responding to such ignorance, but see my above post about teacher's salary

Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon I'm willing to give over my paystub specifics for anyone who wants to work out the ###s!!

Posted 8/20/06 10:25 PM
 

veeandrich
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by lilqtny

Posted by veeandrich

I have MANY friends who worked in the business world , then went back to school for teaching. According to them, Teaching is NOTHING compared to the business world (working in NYC) . Sure it has its tough points, but I highly doubt from their opinions it is more stressful then being in business. Just what I've heard......... Teachers have so much time off, it's not even funny, Per hour, teachers probably make more then someone like me who works 50 hours a week 49 weeks out of the year!!




Really not worth responding to such ignorance, but see my above post about teacher's salary



ummmm, I believe this would be considered a response?? Chat Icon Whatever

Posted 8/20/06 10:26 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

My pay stub and my student loans!!!!

Posted 8/20/06 10:26 PM
 

Melbernai
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

I think this is the first LIF "drama" I've ever gotten involved in!!! Or at least the most worked up I've ever gotten from posts.

Oh I'm so excited. I think I've completed a LIF rite of passage in some ways......

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Posted 8/20/06 10:26 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

oh no don't use the "d" word.

I dont want to be known as a drama starter!

Posted 8/20/06 10:27 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by Meaghan729




I would like to put my two sense in here, since I am a teacher also. I TOTALLY agree with the above poster and while I respect your opinion, I do ahve to agree that you don't understand the profession until you're in it YOURSELF. I agree that everyone chooses their profession, and honestly I have to say people who say "it must be nice" really dont' have a clue. I have put in COUNTLESS hours-beyond what is expected for my classroom and students. Not only has it been time away from my family, but also financially as well. I have put in so much EXTRA money into building my library, buying supplies, etc. In addition to getting my masters and classes beyond. Seriously, you have no clue.

I think you should walk a mile in someone's shoes before you pass judgement and then try to defend yourself by saying " you never bashed teachers"



I have no clue?

you should take your own advice! "walk a amile in someone's shoes" yourself.

again - if you read the whole thread- I never said "it must be nice" that was someone replying to me -


I was saying to walk a mile in someone's shoes based on your responses about vacation time, salary, etc.

ETA: I said I respected your opinion and was stating facts based on the fact that I am a teacher and also agreeing with other posters when saying unless your a teacher, you have no clue.

Message edited 8/20/2006 10:29:23 PM.

Posted 8/20/06 10:27 PM
 

lilqtny
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by veeandrich

Posted by lilqtny

Posted by veeandrich

I have MANY friends who worked in the business world , then went back to school for teaching. According to them, Teaching is NOTHING compared to the business world (working in NYC) . Sure it has its tough points, but I highly doubt from their opinions it is more stressful then being in business. Just what I've heard......... Teachers have so much time off, it's not even funny, Per hour, teachers probably make more then someone like me who works 50 hours a week 49 weeks out of the year!!




Really not worth responding to such ignorance, but see my above post about teacher's salary



ummmm, I believe this would be considered a response?? Chat Icon Whatever



Yes you are correct it is a resonse. That is why I said it wasn't really worth responding to BUT. But was the operative word in that sentence.

Posted 8/20/06 10:27 PM
 

Melbernai
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by lilqtny

My pay stub and my student loans!!!!



Not to mention the reciepts to LL Weans, Educational Warehouse, LI School and Art Supply, Staples, Office Max, Wal-Mart, the bodega across the street for when a kid in your class is STARVING!, etc. etc. etc.

Oh ... and all the classes you'll take for the rest of your working life....

Posted 8/20/06 10:28 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by ssbride05

Posted by Meaghan729




I would like to put my two sense in here, since I am a teacher also. I TOTALLY agree with the above poster and while I respect your opinion, I do ahve to agree that you don't understand the profession until you're in it YOURSELF. I agree that everyone chooses their profession, and honestly I have to say people who say "it must be nice" really dont' have a clue. I have put in COUNTLESS hours-beyond what is expected for my classroom and students. Not only has it been time away from my family, but also financially as well. I have put in so much EXTRA money into building my library, buying supplies, etc. In addition to getting my masters and classes beyond. Seriously, you have no clue.

I think you should walk a mile in someone's shoes before you pass judgement and then try to defend yourself by saying " you never bashed teachers"



I have no clue?

you should take your own advice! "walk a amile in someone's shoes" yourself.

again - if you read the whole thread- I never said "it must be nice" that was someone replying to me -


I was saying to walk a mile in someone's shoes based on your responses about vacation time, salary, etc.


what did I say about salary? i actually said teachers are underpaid......

Posted 8/20/06 10:28 PM
 

cjb88
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

You are saying that you are upset that the OP is complaining about going about to school after a summer vacation... isn't this a forum where we are allowed to complain and whine about things if we want to just to get it out of our system?

In addition to my teaching job during the day, i used to work nights and sometimes sat & sundays... should i get mad at people when they complain about it being sunday and having to go back to work the next day when i used to not even get sundays off?? No way... it is my choice to work those weekends because i needed the extra money... DH has spent the entire summer teaching summer school... does he get jelous that i decided to not teach summer school or work camp and stayed home? yes... but does he tell me that i have no right to complain that summer is almost over... no way...

it is only natural for someone to not want to return to work after ANY vacation, whether it be a one day vacation or a one week vacation or a one year vacation.

and also, i worked my A$$ off as well for my LI teaching job... i didn't know anyone and wasn't "connected" to get my job either

Posted 8/20/06 10:29 PM
 

Melbernai
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Hey, when I figure all the extra expenses I put in...and the extra time I put in...plus gas and mileage (yea, I know, We ALL have that) ----

Am I even getting payed at all???

Posted 8/20/06 10:29 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by Meaghan729


what did I say about salary? i actually said teachers are underpaid......



She was responding to Veeandrich, not you on that point.

Posted 8/20/06 10:30 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by kdelace

of course i am going to complain my summer is almost over. two months off i and the thought of going back to a new class, new kids, new personalitlies, well it equals anxiety...like any job, there are complaints.

I am allowed to complain without having the oh but your teacher thrown in my face....


i am not going to go into the whole teacher defense. anyone who is NOT a teacher cannot truly understand. If I wasnt a teacher, I wouldnt either...





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Posted 8/20/06 10:30 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

hey, thats fine. people are allowed to complain. so can't I b*tch too??

im glad you got a teaching job on LI and you ddint know anyone, but unfortunately anyone else I know that has their job on LI knew someone in the SD....just my experience.

Posted 8/20/06 10:30 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by NewYawkah

Posted by Meaghan729


what did I say about salary? i actually said teachers are underpaid......



She was responding to Veeandrich, not you on that point.




oh, cause my post was quoted...

Posted 8/20/06 10:31 PM
 

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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by ssbride05

Posted by Meaghan729




I would like to put my two sense in here, since I am a teacher also. I TOTALLY agree with the above poster and while I respect your opinion, I do ahve to agree that you don't understand the profession until you're in it YOURSELF. I agree that everyone chooses their profession, and honestly I have to say people who say "it must be nice" really dont' have a clue. I have put in COUNTLESS hours-beyond what is expected for my classroom and students. Not only has it been time away from my family, but also financially as well. I have put in so much EXTRA money into building my library, buying supplies, etc. In addition to getting my masters and classes beyond. Seriously, you have no clue.

I think you should walk a mile in someone's shoes before you pass judgement and then try to defend yourself by saying " you never bashed teachers"



I have no clue?

you should take your own advice! "walk a amile in someone's shoes" yourself.

again - if you read the whole thread- I never said "it must be nice" that was someone replying to me -



I was saying to walk a mile in someone's shoes based on your responses about vacation time, salary, etc.


what did I say about salary? i actually said teachers are underpaid......


seriously, I was stating my opinion as you were. I nver get involved in drama, nor do I care to. I felt the need to protect my profession and the countless people I know who put their heart and soul into their job. I think you're taking me the wrong way, and I think we should just agree to disagree and that it's probably a misunderstanding.

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Message edited 8/20/2006 10:32:08 PM.

Posted 8/20/06 10:31 PM
 

VirginiaDeb
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Hmm, I'm a second year teacher with a masters in Northern Virginia... Housing costs are much like LI... Cheapest house in a desirable area down here is about $500,000... You can get a townhome in a decent area for about $400K or more.

(Just to give you an idea of cost of living).

According to 'contracted' hours I make about $29/hr.

Actual hours worked it's more like $20/hr.

And, on average, I probably spend about $50 a month on classroom supplies (more right before school).

Oh, and before you go off on benefits... I will be paying $300/month for DH and I to get Medical and Dental.

Oh, and also pay $250/month to pay off the loan for my masters (I was lucky enough that my parents paid for my undergrad).

I'm flippen RICH!

Posted 8/20/06 10:32 PM
 

MegZee
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Posted by ssbride05

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by ssbride05

Posted by Meaghan729




I would like to put my two sense in here, since I am a teacher also. I TOTALLY agree with the above poster and while I respect your opinion, I do ahve to agree that you don't understand the profession until you're in it YOURSELF. I agree that everyone chooses their profession, and honestly I have to say people who say "it must be nice" really dont' have a clue. I have put in COUNTLESS hours-beyond what is expected for my classroom and students. Not only has it been time away from my family, but also financially as well. I have put in so much EXTRA money into building my library, buying supplies, etc. In addition to getting my masters and classes beyond. Seriously, you have no clue.

I think you should walk a mile in someone's shoes before you pass judgement and then try to defend yourself by saying " you never bashed teachers"



I have no clue?

you should take your own advice! "walk a amile in someone's shoes" yourself.

again - if you read the whole thread- I never said "it must be nice" that was someone replying to me -



I was saying to walk a mile in someone's shoes based on your responses about vacation time, salary, etc.



what did I say about salary? i actually said teachers are underpaid......


seriously, I was stating my opinion as you were. I nver get involved in drama, nor do I care to. I felt the need to protect my profession and the countless people I know who put their heart and soul into their job. I think you're taking me the wrong way, and I think we should just agree to disagree and that it's probably a misunderstanding.

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seriously - i LOVE teachers, I have much respect for the time and effort and $$ you put into your job. but I am jealous of those summer vacations! eta: and those pension plans!

Message edited 8/20/2006 10:34:16 PM.

Posted 8/20/06 10:33 PM
 

Melbernai
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Re: NYC teachers!!!

Meaghan -- I think for some of us we just see it as a put down or an attack -- because we hear it so often. And for me it's like saying that the NYPD or NYFD doesn't work hard enough -- or something like that.

The stuff we go through on a daily basis, it is HARD on an physical level but even more an Emotional level.

So when people start to say anything that even remotely sounds like bashing -- the boxing gloves go ON!

Posted 8/20/06 10:34 PM
 
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