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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Describing PTA board membership as "a second job" also doesn't make it particularly inviting for parents who already have a lot on their plate.  I understand that it feeds your martydom, but it's also pushing people away.[/b][/quote]

On our PTA, which I think is typical, it really depends on the Board position.  I have described some positions as “a great way to learn more about the school, the PTA, and how it all works.”  But President and Treasurer?  Those I’d describe as a second job.  [b]No reason to lie to people or have them be so overwhelmed they quit after a month.[[/b]/quote]

+1 It's a second job, which is why I will never sign on.  I will and do volunteer for events and to help up when I can.  [/quote]

+1000. NP here and PTA President. It is absolutely my second job. Why would telling the truth make me seem like I'm claiming to be a martyr?  I'm certainly not going to sugarcoat it. I would never mislead anyone and tell them it's easy peasy. While I enjoyed certain aspects of it and working with the other board members, Principal, etc. have been wonderful, I am so looking forward to the end of this stint! It is tons of work and it is a thankless and very misunderstood job. Would I recommend it? Yes, but only if you are okay with all the negative things that go with it and if you have job/schedule flexibility for the next 2 years. [/quote]

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