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I would quit my job in an instant to become a high school teacher if the pay was better. But more than I want to teach, I want to be able to support my family.
by mehlmao 3y ago
I would quit my job in an instant to become a high school teacher if the pay was better. But more than I want to teach, I want to be able to support my family. I save most of what I make in my tech job, and I'll look at becoming a teacher 20 years from now after the kids are on their own.
- klipt 3y ago> I'll look at becoming a teacher 20 years from now after the kids are on their own. If you're leaning towards being a teacher, wouldn't it benefit your kids more to teach them now, while they're still young?
- xp84 3y agoI’m not the GP, but them becoming a teacher isn’t likely to have any particular effect on their own kids, right? It’s best for their own kids if mom/dad makes good money and can pay for things like private school or tutoring.
- jimbob45 3y agoSame. Unfortunately, I don't have four years to get a teaching degree, let alone a master's degree, let alone $50,000 to pay for one.
- csa 3y ago> Unfortunately, I don't have four years to get a teaching degree, let alone a master's degree, let alone $50,000 to pay for one. Depending on what your undergrad is (preferably STEM), there are plenty of districts that will hire you, let you teach on a provisional license with a crash course, and pay for you to get your teaching qualification. See this article for some examples: https://edsource.org/2022/what-you-need-to-know-to-become-a-teacher-in-california-quick-guide/ https://edsource.org/2022/what-you-need-to-know-to-become-a-... In CA, the term of art to look for is “intern” or “internship” (even though the pay is either regular teacher pay or close to it).
- throwaway2037 3y agoif the pay was better What is it in your school district? What level do you need?