disappointed DC wants to be a teacher

[Anonymous]

I remember when I was your daughter's age and mentioned a slight interest in teaching my father said "Larla, that is a nowhere job." That snuffed out that thought immediately. I'm a lawyer, which isn't exactly a walk in the park, but it's much, much better than being a teacher. My BIL is a hs teacher, and my entire family looks down on him. Flame away, but it's the truth.

[Anonymous]

I just want to say I am so grateful to all those who dedicated their life to teaching. I grew up in the projects and my teachers laid the foundation for me getting out. I see the difference that good teachers make. My kids have had good and bad teachers; we need more good kind people becoming teachers. We don't pay our teachers enough, which is a real shame.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think they did a study that many teachers are millionaires - it could be because their stable career allows them to marry someone who can work longer hours and make a good income. In a good school district, she could make low six figures, have a pension, awesome health benefits, and summers and holidays off. It can be an incredible work life balance for someone who wants a family and also wants to do rewarding work. That being said, she'd have to pick her area wisely since many teachers are currently working 60 hour weeks these days

For what it's worth, I'm an educator and a millionaire.

Yeah ... pretty sure you didn't get there on your teaching salary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I remember when I was your daughter's age and mentioned a slight interest in teaching my father said "Larla, that is a nowhere job." That snuffed out that thought immediately. I'm a lawyer, which isn't exactly a walk in the park, but it's much, much better than being a teacher. My BIL is a hs teacher, and my entire family looks down on him. Flame away, but it's the truth.

And I look down on people who look down on teachers, so there you go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think they did a study that many teachers are millionaires - it could be because their stable career allows them to marry someone who can work longer hours and make a good income. In a good school district, she could make low six figures, have a pension, awesome health benefits, and summers and holidays off. It can be an incredible work life balance for someone who wants a family and also wants to do rewarding work. That being said, she'd have to pick her area wisely since many teachers are currently working 60 hour weeks these days

For what it's worth, I'm an educator and a millionaire.

Yeah ... pretty sure you didn't get there on your teaching salary.

Are you a NJ or NY administrator? Dh's aunt is that way. I wouldn't say that is generally true of teachers though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I remember when I was your daughter's age and mentioned a slight interest in teaching my father said "Larla, that is a nowhere job." That snuffed out that thought immediately. I'm a lawyer, which isn't exactly a walk in the park, but it's much, much better than being a teacher. My BIL is a hs teacher, and my entire family looks down on him. Flame away, but it's the truth.

And I look down on people who look down on teachers, so there you go.

Oh, gosh. I'm crushed by this. /s

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was your dc, then I became a teacher and lasted five years. It's not anxiety-free at all.

+1 I lasted three years. Being surrounded by kids all day is no joke.

[Anonymous]

This is so snobby. Don’t we want bright, capable people to be our children’s teachers? Yet we don’t want our own bright, capable children to become teachers? Get over yourself, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I remember when I was your daughter's age and mentioned a slight interest in teaching my father said "Larla, that is a nowhere job." That snuffed out that thought immediately. I'm a lawyer, which isn't exactly a walk in the park, but it's much, much better than being a teacher. My BIL is a hs teacher, and my entire family looks down on him. Flame away, but it's the truth.

This shows more about your family than about your BIL. Where would we be without smart, capable people that want to be teachers? Shameful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I remember when I was your daughter's age and mentioned a slight interest in teaching my father said "Larla, that is a nowhere job." That snuffed out that thought immediately. I'm a lawyer, which isn't exactly a walk in the park, but it's much, much better than being a teacher. My BIL is a hs teacher, and my entire family looks down on him. Flame away, but it's the truth.

And I look down on people who look down on teachers, so there you go.

Yeah. I would never look down on someone who chose to educate children. Wow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. One of the problems is that DC goes to a pricey private school with amazing facilities. The teachers are great for the most part and engage with every student. DC is inspired by them and wants to be like them. The problem really is me. I'm the type-A striver parent who is embarrassed about telling other parents that DC wants to go to elite colleges but "end up" being a teacher. I'm trying hard to change my mindset, but it's not easy.

Not gojng yo read all the responses but I know plenty of peole with ivy degrees that do just that. Encourage your kid to major in something other than education. They can take some educ classes on the side but get a solid substantive degree — math or comp sci would be particularly useful as no one will teach those. Then if she hates teaching she will be in a better position to pivot to something else. Law school is filled with people who taught for a few years and then got frustrated with the pay or thr system.
My kid is similar and is also talking about maybe teaching HS — she really loved tutoring and mentoring so it might be a good fit for her. I told her I’m not paying Ivy prices for an Ed degree though, so that won’t be her major. (If you really want to just do elementary Ed. Save your money and go to someplace like longwood or Towson.). I’m fine if that’s the path she chooses though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think they did a study that many teachers are millionaires - it could be because their stable career allows them to marry someone who can work longer hours and make a good income. In a good school district, she could make low six figures, have a pension, awesome health benefits, and summers and holidays off. It can be an incredible work life balance for someone who wants a family and also wants to do rewarding work. That being said, she'd have to pick her area wisely since many teachers are currently working 60 hour weeks these days

For what it's worth, I'm an educator and a millionaire.

Yeah ... pretty sure you didn't get there on your teaching salary.

Are you a NJ or NY administrator? Dh's aunt is that way. I wouldn't say that is generally true of teachers though.

My in laws were millionaires in their retirement. Their combined pensions were about a quarter million and they invested well and had lived relatively frugally while they worked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think they did a study that many teachers are millionaires - it could be because their stable career allows them to marry someone who can work longer hours and make a good income. In a good school district, she could make low six figures, have a pension, awesome health benefits, and summers and holidays off. It can be an incredible work life balance for someone who wants a family and also wants to do rewarding work. That being said, she'd have to pick her area wisely since many teachers are currently working 60 hour weeks these days

For what it's worth, I'm an educator and a millionaire.

Yeah ... pretty sure you didn't get there on your teaching salary.

Are you a NJ or NY administrator? Dh's aunt is that way. I wouldn't say that is generally true of teachers though.

My in laws were millionaires in their retirement. Their combined pensions were about a quarter million and they invested well and had lived relatively frugally while they worked.

Today pensions are dwindling though. Many school districts have tiers of qualification. The old vets get great pensions. The ones entering now not so much.

[Anonymous]

Make him be a summer camp counselor this year. He will get a real feel of what it’s like being around kids all day.

[Anonymous]

Boy, just when I thought DCUM couldn't get any worse....My big, extended family is full of lawyers, PhDs, rich Wall St. types, and....teachers. The teachers get more respect than anybody.