r/dankmemes • u/UnironicThatcherite I want to cum on Margaret Thatcher's tits ☣️ • Jun 21 '21

Depression makes the memes funnier God bless teachers

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u/4gotWhyIwalkedInHere Jun 21 '21

Just curious, where do you live that the teachers get 2.5 months paid leave? I looked into getting my teacher certification but it's not worth it. The pay is ridiculous and the teachers in our area (TX) are required to work over the summer. They are in the building 2 weeks after the kids are out (early June) and 2 weeks before school starts (early August). Over the summer they are required to turn in lesson plans each week and attend CU type training (so work from home). Many have to teach over the summer or pick up another job to make ends meet. My MIL had 2 jobs on top of her full-time teaching job. We are thinking about moving and I'm wondering where teachers might have it better?

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u/oldpainless Jun 21 '21

I'm a teacher that gets paid during my 2 month summer vacation. However, I am required to work 43 hours a week over the winter while getting paid for 40 hours. I'm essentially "collecting hours" for my summer vacation.

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u/4gotWhyIwalkedInHere Jun 21 '21

I don't see us moving to hungry for a teaching job. It does sound like they have a better deal than US teachers, at least Texas teachers.