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This.  Since most teachers have never held a job as a professional in the private sector they have no idea how the real world works.  Just wait, we'll probably get the "We don't get paid for holidays" union-babble coming next.  [/quote]

What makes the private sector "the real world"? Are public-school teachers working in the non-real world? Or maybe the fake world? I always wonder when people bring up this point.[/quote]

Public school employees work outside of the reality that most professionals work under.

For example:  A public school employee can violate multiple standards in the MCPS Employee Code of Conduct and keep his/her job as long as he/she is not arrested for a criminal offense.  The practice of progressive discipline allows employees who have done such horrendous acts as having girls sit on a male teachers lap for movie time stay in place for years even after this behavior is reported.  [b]In the real world,[/b] if I violate my employers code of conduct, I can immediately be fired.  I sign a contract to that effect so there is clear guidance as to what is a dismissible offense.  These offenses are not criminal but fail to reach the high expectations of my employer.  When they are committed, it jeopardizes the reputation of the organization as a whole.

In the world outside of MCPS, salaries and benefits are dictated based on the work I do and the value I bring to my employer - not just the degree status I hold or the number of years I am with the company.  That's why I work overtime when needed to get the job done and I don't complain.  I am proud that I go above and beyond when needed.  I am a highly skilled and valued employee which my company compensates me well for.[/quote]

You just did it again. Why is your world realer than a teacher's?[/quote]

MCPS is la la land where you can do a piss poor job but still have a decent salary, loads of holidays and breaks, and retirement benefits.  That is not the reality most of us work in.  [/quote]

Whoosh!  :roll: [/quote]

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