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Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic  I taught for 27 years in Kentucky (all elementary special ed.) and now I am retired. I loved my job and it was very rewarding. However to be truthful, it could be very stressful and some days could go as long as 12 hours. But, the days off were wonderful and the pay was fine.
Good luck with your decision.  |
If this question was asked of me say.. two to three years ago... I would have given a totally different answer. I used to be so proud of being a teacher that shapes the future.. and I do shape my students. They know they are important to me.
I have friends who retired in the past couple of years and they are doing fine, they went through the system when pay was solid and the carrot that was dangled was given at the correct times. Times were good and they are lucky... not us.
I know we all are having rough times with the recession.. I just am having a bit of a pity party right now. I am sorry if I sounded so down on teaching, but I will restate.. if it is what your heart wants and nothing else will do - go for it!!! I would not advise teaching as a one and only choice now. I like EllaMay's advise a lot, it is close to what I give my children and students
It is funny because I am searching now for what I will do when I leave teaching in about 5 years. I also want to do something with dogs.
I will be too young to totally retire and want something that make me smile
