I figured out today that my standard "workweek" is somewhere near 80 hours. Yes, I'm serious. (I'm also something of a masochist when it comes to work, so to be fair you should probably figure that in)
This is why I'm wondering why teachers, who work incredibly hard and are entrusted, via in loco parentis, with the safety and, yeah, upraising of a veritable battalion of students, always seem to be on the political defecation list.
I don't want to hear, "You have every summer off." No, I don't ... I'm working a second job (usually summer school ... this year, it might be flipping burgers) for the full month and parts of two others that I'm not teaching.
I don't want to hear the downright scary stuff coming down on teachers from the New Hampshire legislature ... walk in my shoes for a day. In fact, never mind MY shoes ... my shoes are pretty comfortable as I am very fortunate in many, MANY aspects of my job (such as the fact that I have the most amazing students). Put on the wingtips or sensible pumps of some of my colleagues ...
Sorry about the incoherent rant ... I've had Ambien and it's clearly showing, but this one's been coming for awhile. I'll write a more ... well, coherent post about it soon.
Until then ... thank a teacher. Seriously. It totally means the world!
This is why I'm wondering why teachers, who work incredibly hard and are entrusted, via in loco parentis, with the safety and, yeah, upraising of a veritable battalion of students, always seem to be on the political defecation list.
I don't want to hear, "You have every summer off." No, I don't ... I'm working a second job (usually summer school ... this year, it might be flipping burgers) for the full month and parts of two others that I'm not teaching.
I don't want to hear the downright scary stuff coming down on teachers from the New Hampshire legislature ... walk in my shoes for a day. In fact, never mind MY shoes ... my shoes are pretty comfortable as I am very fortunate in many, MANY aspects of my job (such as the fact that I have the most amazing students). Put on the wingtips or sensible pumps of some of my colleagues ...
Sorry about the incoherent rant ... I've had Ambien and it's clearly showing, but this one's been coming for awhile. I'll write a more ... well, coherent post about it soon.
Until then ... thank a teacher. Seriously. It totally means the world!
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My mum was a teacher, as are/were several family members. It is one of the hardest jobs around and completely underrated and paid.
ReplyDeleteTeachers do put in a lot more work than most people realise.
ReplyDeleteAt least you're not a teacher at Miramonte Elementary in LA. ;-)
ReplyDeletePersonally, I think teachers should be the highest profession out there. Talk about pressure and making a difference, not to mention commitment. Hats off you all you teachers!
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