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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m 36, 13th year and also need to leave. In my state I entered just as the pension changed so I am supposed to work until 62. I cannot do this for 26 more years! I am burned out and exhausted at the end of the day and go home and get into bed. I will be following this post [/quote]

PP, 
Your post describes me about three years ago. I left public, giving up my pension after 17 years in the system. I found a private school position and never looked back.

I’m so much happier now. The job is still hard, but it’s also enjoyable again. I can now stay another 15 years. 
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My understanding is private schools pay significantly less than public- is that what you found?[/quote]

I make about 7% less, but I also get a very generous discount for my own children. I consider that discount part of my income because I would not be able to afford private school for my own children without it. But there are other ways I am compensated that I wasn’t in public. I don’t have to spend any of my own money on supplies; I get a budget. I also am compensated well for clubs I run, subbing I do, and outside chaperoning.

I see the other question about job security. I feel just as secure here as I did in public. I have tenure now, which works similarly to public schools. Even when I didn’t, however, I felt that I had job security. [/quote]

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