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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Even though teachers are saying they will quit, the reality is many will still need to find a job. Some will find great jobs and say adios, others are going to realize that they won't get their summers off, and long paid holiday periods (winter break, spring break, multiple days at thanksgiving, etc.). They'll be back.[/quote]

Teacher here. This is true, I’m not putting too much stock in that 20% claim. A lot of people might say that now, but if push came to shove might not want to lose their income. Another thing to consider is that a lot of people will be more accustomed to going out and being around people at that point. Currently, we are just coming out of a strict shut down, a lot of people are still very fearful, after two months of being accustomed to being out and about, they will probably be more comfortable with the idea. [/quote]
I think a lot of the people who won't be returning are the part-time and/or support employees. In my district many of the reading/math specialists are part timers who are making supplemental family income. I'm a Sped assistant who dropped down to part time a couple years ago and I am on the fence. I enjoy the work and the money is nice but it basically pays for travel and extras and we aren't spending much in those categories right now. Having to find part-time care would be difficult and a financial wash. I am afraid of getting sick given the population I work with.  [/quote]

Different state here.  All our part time teachers and staff got cut.  Along with a number of our full time positions.  We're in massive financial trouble.[/quote]

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