> It’s definitely about the money. This. It's all about the money. I left the classroom and literally shed a tear in front of my principal. She asked what she

> It’s definitely about the money. This. It's all about the money. I left the classroom and literally shed a tear in front of my principal. She asked what she could do for me to stay and I said "I need more money. I have bills to pay." You can't pay a mortgage with thank you notes, certificates of appreciation, and hugs. I taught high school Computer Science, a needed subject area with countless CS training initiatives and resources, but the pay still wasn't (and still isn't) there. I have a family and can't afford to stay in the classroom if I want to stay in my house, own a car, have a cell phone and internet, and pay off student loans. I clicked the article because it says nobody wants to teach; I want to teach, I just can't afford to.