Chuck, anything pays the rent. Satisfaction makes life worth living (and gives you the best chance to beat the rent).
Teachers (at university or secondary school) tend not to make a whole lot of money, and they deal with a lot to do it. If he doesn’t find it worth it, and he needs money to add to his pro work, he can do something else for the same or maybe more money. He doesn’t need summers off or anything for his music, just nights, which is compatible with most jobs in the 1980’s, and a good handful of the low paying ones even today.
Hey Duck do you remember the strips where the kids would visit an aunt & uncle on a farm? They were the reason April wanted to be a vet. Do you know how they are related to Phil? Were they John’s people?
There are times when failure can snowball. If someone fails once he or she is often under pressure that it is some repeating habit. The intense emotional strain of that can be disincentive to continue.
Teaching has a lot of rewards. For one, I’m constantly on the move, so I can eat what I want without getting fat :-) (Teachers who only sit at their desk are bad teachers, believe me.) Also, you never stop learning. Can’t think of a better job to keep your IQ and EQ growing. And then there’s the times when we laugh until we cry because someone did or said something unexpected. Makes up for all the times you come home hoarse, tired and with a headache!
I’ve tutored a few family members and friends of the family in math. It’s true – the results a worth every bit of the time and effort. I raised my wife’s grade from an F to a B the first semester (she had already failed a couple of tests so an A was out of reach) and we were both very proud.
Lynn’s comment reminded me of my SIL. She taught 3rd graders and had her own set of adventures to share. You would be surprised at what 8 year olds know and do.
Thank you Duck…I remember reading before Farley passed that a vet had made the remark to Lynn about the dog getting up there in years. Was that Lynn’s sister?
I’ve taught preschool, elementary school, substituted in almost every grade level and special ed, and now teach piano. Yes, it’s hard and I was always exhausted, but it was always wonderful, too. The students are creative, interesting, sometimes challenging, but always lovable.
Templo S.U.D. about 9 years ago
Darn right about that, Richards siblings.
sbischof about 9 years ago
Chuck, anything pays the rent. Satisfaction makes life worth living (and gives you the best chance to beat the rent).
Teachers (at university or secondary school) tend not to make a whole lot of money, and they deal with a lot to do it. If he doesn’t find it worth it, and he needs money to add to his pro work, he can do something else for the same or maybe more money. He doesn’t need summers off or anything for his music, just nights, which is compatible with most jobs in the 1980’s, and a good handful of the low paying ones even today.
felinefan55 Premium Member about 9 years ago
Hey Duck do you remember the strips where the kids would visit an aunt & uncle on a farm? They were the reason April wanted to be a vet. Do you know how they are related to Phil? Were they John’s people?
USN1977 about 9 years ago
There are times when failure can snowball. If someone fails once he or she is often under pressure that it is some repeating habit. The intense emotional strain of that can be disincentive to continue.
Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member about 9 years ago
That’s what it’s like being a parent!
Adele Derwald about 9 years ago
Teaching has a lot of rewards. For one, I’m constantly on the move, so I can eat what I want without getting fat :-) (Teachers who only sit at their desk are bad teachers, believe me.) Also, you never stop learning. Can’t think of a better job to keep your IQ and EQ growing. And then there’s the times when we laugh until we cry because someone did or said something unexpected. Makes up for all the times you come home hoarse, tired and with a headache!
flagmichael about 9 years ago
I’ve tutored a few family members and friends of the family in math. It’s true – the results a worth every bit of the time and effort. I raised my wife’s grade from an F to a B the first semester (she had already failed a couple of tests so an A was out of reach) and we were both very proud.
gaslightguy about 9 years ago
Been there. Did that. He’s spot on.
JanLC about 9 years ago
Lynn’s comment reminded me of my SIL. She taught 3rd graders and had her own set of adventures to share. You would be surprised at what 8 year olds know and do.
felinefan55 Premium Member about 9 years ago
SPOILER ALERT!!
Thank you Duck…I remember reading before Farley passed that a vet had made the remark to Lynn about the dog getting up there in years. Was that Lynn’s sister?
westny77 about 9 years ago
You are boring. You will put the class asleep. Plus you have smokers breath which I can smell all the way over here.
connie about 9 years ago
I’ve taught preschool, elementary school, substituted in almost every grade level and special ed, and now teach piano. Yes, it’s hard and I was always exhausted, but it was always wonderful, too. The students are creative, interesting, sometimes challenging, but always lovable.