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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been on this site now for at least 5 years.  I'm also a teacher.  This is the first time I've ever posted a response to anything at all about teaching.

I generally have a rule.  I do not speak to anyone outside of my profession about my work.  I don't talk about it to my friends, family members or acquaintances.  I don't give advice about the profession or about school or teaching.  Ever.  I don't ever want to be that person that people disrespect.  I don't try to defend the profession.  People You will not hear me say one word about the parts of my job that are difficult.  I have a wealth of interests outside my job that I enjoy talking about.  Politics, art, community issues, and delicious desserts.  
I will say, though, that I don't put up with complaining from pretty much anyone.  I don't want to hear about your crappy marriage, your roof that needs repair, etc.[/quote]

I like your rule. I work at a cultural institution, where many of the older employees very closely tie their personal self worth to their job. I think it's important to separate myself from my profession (even though I love it). It certainly makes me feel less defensive about criticisms of my field.

Although I do not mind people complaining about personal hardships.[/quote]

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