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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Teachers marry tech workers because K-12 teaching is profession that suits people  with a childcare personality and tech leans the opposite. Plus teachers tend to be underpaid for their education level so have more pressure match with high earners.

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Teachers make more than other equal government jobs in the county.  They do better than social workers, nurses, public health, etc.  Plus most are on a 10 month pay vs. 12.  And, better benefits.  They also get better tuition benefits.[/quote]

But it's still not enough for them to stick with it. I wonder why. Maybe someone should look around and ask teachers why they are leaving and what they could do about it.[/quote]

Because the hours are completely inflexible. Running even 5 minutes late is extremely stressful. You can get cursed at by students and even parents on occasion. Remote work is not an option. Taking a day off is stressful because you have to put in for a sub and make sure you have plans ready. You are forced to sub for other teachers. The range of kids you have to teach can be staggering depending on where you teach. Special Ed. Requirements and paperwork are a big burden. To do your job well, you have to put in way more hours beyond the school day. It is also an emotionally taxing job [/quote]

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