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And even if you were 100% driven to teach, you could be consulting for a code school or something else thats far more lucrative. I'd consider at this point the

And even if you were 100% driven to teach, you could be consulting for a code school or something else thats far more lucrative. I'd consider at this point the only people who are actually teaching full time would be people doing it for charity. Except, instead of being thanked you have to navigate all the administration and just plain pains in the ass that come from being a teacher. The most likely people to go teach how to code are: 1) People who are only academic and don't have any desire to join the private sector (unlikely to be the best teachers) 2) People who've joined the private sector and have their retirement already done (unlikely to put up with administration) 3) People who code as a hobby, have a spouse or other financial support (hard to find at all)

20years 9y ago
Exactly this! I think I fall mostly into your #2. I have been self employed for 15 years and for the past year have been volunteering at my sons middle school 1 hour per week. I am not retired but have financial stability from my own business. Your points about dealing with the administration are so true. It is beyond frustrating. I understand their hands are tied on certain things because they have guidelines, etc. to follow but it really has made me realize I would never consider teaching for a living in the current education system. Not only because the pay is low but because of all of the political crap you have to deal with. I have been approaching it as don't ask first and do things the way I want until they tell me no. It has caused friction with the administration but I don't really care because the kids are getting so much from it and the classes always book up super fast with a waiting list. I am doing this for free so what is the worst they can do? Cut me off? That would a disservice to the kids not to me. Your #1 point is what I see the most and some of what is being taught or lack there of is mind blowing.

20years 9y ago

Exactly this! I think I fall mostly into your #2. I have been self employed for 15 years and for the past year have been volunteering at my sons middle school 1 hour per week. I am not retired but have financial stability from my own business. Your points about dealing with the administration are so true. It is beyond frustrating. I understand their hands are tied on certain things because they have guidelines, etc. to follow but it really has made me realize I would never consider teaching for a living in the current education system. Not only because the pay is low but because of all of the political crap you have to deal with. I have been approaching it as don't ask first and do things the way I want until they tell me no. It has caused friction with the administration but I don't really care because the kids are getting so much from it and the classes always book up super fast with a waiting list. I am doing this for free so what is the worst they can do? Cut me off? That would a disservice to the kids not to me. Your #1 point is what I see the most and some of what is being taught or lack there of is mind blowing.