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[quote=Anonymous]Every teacher that I know that has changed professions hasn't regretted it.  Talk to some ex-teachers, hell watch Tik Toks.  The teacher of the year from Ohio some years back is now a manager at WalMart making more money and enjoys his job more.  There is a teacher on Tiktok that left teaching to work at Costco and is much happier.  I have friends that have left to do entry level positions and make more, have a better work/life balance.

That is at least some evidence that not all of these other jobs, or working in corporate is "harder" than teaching.

My current teaching position is the sweetest their is.  I work with chronically ill students in their home or virtually.  I make my own schedule.  If the parents need to cancel for illness or appointments I don't owe that time back.  I can reschedule students if I have other obligations or meetings.  I make great relationships with the families and caregivers.  The only reason I think I'm adequately compensated is bc of the nature of my job.  No way I could be in a building right now with all of the behaviors, extra duties, stupid observations, etc.

My hat goes off to all educators----try spending a few days helping out in the buildings.  The teachers and students need it. [/quote]

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