Teacher might quit

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. What an unprofessional thing to say to kids. They couldn’t depend on teachers last year. And now they can’t this year either. Kids need stability and routine this year. Not a teacher threatening to leave.

What you’re asking for doesn’t…and not for lack of trying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s a hard year for sure but that’s what happens when kids are out of school for so long. I think many teachers switching to private industry may be in fro a rude awakening (or not, just depends on what you value). I find the “go volunteer” comments very privileged. Most parents have their own jobs w little leave time that must be reserved for the excessive quarantines going on. My kids teacher is fantastic and I’m so grateful when I read posts like this. Btw, totally agree teachers should be paid way more but when you extrapolate their salaries on an annual basis it’s pretty on par for entry level for most professions, except no pensions, shitty benefits, or job protection. Still, they should be paid more. The teachers on forums taking about not being babaysitters have really contributed to the toxicity w parents. And it’s pretty demeaning to childcare workers.

Rude awakening? When I left teaching for private, I was so bored. The stress came from the boredom. (And the pay was 25% more)

[Anonymous]

I know someone who has been a devoted teacher for 20+ years and they are planning to quit teaching at the end of the school year. No other career lined up. They are just so done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hope she does. No job is worth sacrificing your mental health. I’m a teacher who just quit. I gave my required notice and I feel much lighter. I already have another job lined up.

Teaching is not the priesthood. If people are unhappy with compensation and working conditions, they are free to leave. Including teachers. [/quote

Good. It is in no one's interest to have people in teaching roles that aren't in a position to do those jobs effectively. We may need more teachers to quit to really lead to the kinds of changes that are necessary. Band-Aids like adding days off or slightly increasing across-the-board pay isn't going to do it.

And who will teach when all these teachers leave? These stupid posts drive me crazy!!

[Anonymous]

With all due respect, teachers who are quitting ARE usually well-suited to the role. You can keep bringing in fresh troops to be shot down, but it doesn’t mean they are poor soldiers. Maybe there is nobody in charge providing ammo, laying down cover fire, or keeping them warm and fed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.boredteachers.com/post/15-reasons-why-the-teacher-just-quit?fbclid=IwAR2W1XhLWV28FVQu7jiJZsc0nCno8Xc90rfRXEi5Y4nTzaEknOzQue7lWQA


Here are a few reasons.

I just check boxes. And I don’t even fail the kid sleeping or on the phone all day. I give them a 60% and avoid unnecessary BS.

Keep the check$ flowin’.

Same. I love getting emails from parents asking for 1on1 tutoring or some other delusional thing. Maybe have your kid study at home? Just a thought.

I’m a mediocre teacher. No shame to admit. I meet the minimum and out. I don’t arrive 1 hour early nor do I stay 1 hour later. I don’t bring work to home.

I pass everyone. And I don’t care one bit. I also have no tangible skills outside of this profession so I’m not looking to leave.

[Anonymous]

It’s appalling the behavior that many parents clearly tolerate at home, and it gets worse every year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How could anyone have predicted that closing schools for 12-18 months would have negative consequences? Oh wait...

Exactly. The parents allows the kids to do whatever TF they wanted for 18 months and now want teachers to reign the behavior back in. It’s quite obvious that the way they speak to us is the way you permit them to speak to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.boredteachers.com/post/15-reasons-why-the-teacher-just-quit?fbclid=IwAR2W1XhLWV28FVQu7jiJZsc0nCno8Xc90rfRXEi5Y4nTzaEknOzQue7lWQA


Here are a few reasons.

3, 5,6 and 13 are the ones that get me contemplating quitting....MS teacher.

I am sorry.
For #6, the being labeled as a babysitter- it always seems a bit odd to me that teachers are so offended by this. It's wrong, but is it such a terrible misperception?

[Anonymous]

On my grade level team we have never been stretched so thin. I know I am looking for a job outside of teaching, and I know I am not the only one. I have subbed more times this school year that in my 8 previous years combined - easily.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.boredteachers.com/post/15-reasons-why-the-teacher-just-quit?fbclid=IwAR2W1XhLWV28FVQu7jiJZsc0nCno8Xc90rfRXEi5Y4nTzaEknOzQue7lWQA


Here are a few reasons.

3, 5,6 and 13 are the ones that get me contemplating quitting....MS teacher.

I am sorry.
For #6, the being labeled as a babysitter- it always seems a bit odd to me that teachers are so offended by this. It's wrong, but is it such a terrible misperception?

Yes, it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How could anyone have predicted that closing schools for 12-18 months would have negative consequences? Oh wait...

Seriously. I don't understand why the schools and teachers thought the kids were going to be ok. News Flash: They're not ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How could anyone have predicted that closing schools for 12-18 months would have negative consequences? Oh wait...

Seriously. I don't understand why the schools and teachers thought the kids were going to be ok. News Flash: They're not ok.

Schools were not "closed." And no one thought any one was "ok." Kids were not ok. Parents were not ok. Teachers were not ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How could anyone have predicted that closing schools for 12-18 months would have negative consequences? Oh wait...

Seriously. I don't understand why the schools and teachers thought the kids were going to be ok. News Flash: They're not ok.

Why is it the responsibility of the school to “help and/or fix” them, that is the parents primary responsibility.

[Anonymous]

The teachers who are quitting are the ones you do not want to lose. They are the ones who care the most, who try the most, who do the most for your kids.

My school has had four of those kinds of teachers quit already this year, and our students are worse off for it.