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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Still waiting for someone to tell me a unique function of their job that teachers do not do.[/quote]

I’m sorry….to be clear, you’re claiming that as a teacher you do everything any other job entails?? I….don’t even know where to begin with that except to say that you’re not making yourself sound like a particularly intelligent person

Do you…fly airplanes? Perform surgery? Negotiate legal contracts? Lead board meetings? Perform complex accounting analysis? Sell software? Write code? Dig ditches? Draw blood? Purchase real estate? Represent clients in court in front of a judge? Detail cars? Cut and color hair? Conduct building inspections? Negotiate insurance settlements? Advise clients on the latest banking regulations? Design architecture? Prescribe psychiatric medication? Draft legislation? Lead military training exercises?

Yes, we understand that you put bandaids on booboos, teach math, write reports and have meetings with various people as part of your job. This is nothing special.  Most jobs involve wearing different hats and performing a multitude of duties, it’s weird you don’t understand that. 
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Teacher here, and not the PP. This is so remarkably insulting. I do far more than “put bandaids on booboos.” Wow. You think that little of your kids’ teachers? I have made YOUR child one of my priorities this year. I have put in extra hours helping YOUR child navigate a tricky year. I have worked hard doing what I consider an integral job. I think what I do is valuable, and I am proud of the contribution I make to society. Your post suggests I do nothing of consequence.
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Please read the post this was responding to before you get upset. [/quote]

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