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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because teachers are a sacred cow. Just watch how many people are going to jump on you for asking this question.

Teachers are paid very fairly (on par with most other well-paid professionals when you compare hour-to-hour), have great work schedules, and good job stability. I am sick of their martyrdom and everyone else's putting them on a pedestal. [/quote]

I am a teacher and I agree.  I don't need a staff appreciation lunch - I can feed myself like any other worker does.[/quote]

I'm a teacher and I also agree. A full week of it (full of cookies, treats, etc) is quite overwhelming. I do like the lunch though I must admit. Our parents go above and beyond and it does make me feel appreciated. Our staff looks forward to it. 
I feel like after 15 years in I make a decent salary for the time I put in. I wouldn't want to be a teacher many other places though, the pay is terrible. I am very grateful for my salary, benefits and retirement that I get through the county.....and my snow days as well :-)[/quote]

You guys are awesome. I think a once a year organized "thank you" luncheon is nice - but it's the 4, 5, 6 times a year we're expected to contribute to a gift, bring in dessert, bring in meals for a full week, etc that just get insane. And I know it isn't teachers organizing or requesting that, but it's the culture of "teachers are underpaid, under appreciated, overworked, and are on a pedestal" from other parents that drive the excess. 
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