I also get wound up when he starts in on teacher's unions and teacher's benefits. Saturday it was summer vacation.
"So, you ready to be out?" he asks.
"Sure," I say, "But I kind of feel like I'm done already. I only have a day and half with the kids this week."
"Man, I can't imagine getting that much time off. I've never had more than four weeks off in a year, let alone all at once." This was muttered, somewhat, but not quite, under his breath.
Without thinking, which I thought I was growing out of, I snap back, "You wouldn't last four weeks doing my job, never mind the vacation."
No reply.
Why don't people who think my job is nothing but perks, just become teachers? After all, "Those who can, do, and those who can't, teach," right? So, I'm sure that every Tom, Dick and Harry out there is qualified to do what I do. Have at it boys (and girls). I'll sit back and laugh.
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Oy this attitude really cheeses me off too! I get so frustrated with people thinking my (our) job is so easy and has so many perks. I'd like to see them try it for a week.
One of the best compliments I have ever gotten was from a parent who spent a day in my classroom and as she was leaving stated, I could NEVER do what you do all day every day. You have so much patience and love.
Haha... yeah I have patience and love for the kids... not for the idiots who think teaching is a cake walk.
Yeah! And double for pharmaceutical reps!"I love talking to people and you get a car right...cool I could do that."
I could never be a teacher nor do I want too. I couldn't be patient enough to spend day after day with 30 KIDS! 2 is enough for me. You deserve the vacation- I just get jealous that I can't play WITH you all. I don't want to be left out of all the fun.
and don't forget "those who can't teach, teach gym"
Why do so many people outside of education think we have it so easy. Especially if their spouse is a teacher. I'm telling you that if anyone would have come into my 3rd/4th hour block this year they would have begged to get out. Most people might have a nervous break down with that group of kids.
Christi said, "those who can't teach, teach gym." Or remember it's also said that those who can't teach become principals.
I say we deserve every minute of our vacations to gain back our sanity.
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