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Would you recommend a career in teaching, given the current economic climate?

Tom Dunne · 2008-12-15 10:12:08

The only real insight to the teaching profession is what I read on this forum. To me, the impression I get is that it would be utterly ludicrous for anyone to consider a career in teaching in the current climate, given the lack of prospects in securing a temporary position, never mind a permanent position. Am I right, or…

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#62 11-02-2009 7:33pm
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CraftySue wrote: »

Is this not a bit of an urban myth. Bat O' Keefe tried to say that the cuts were partly in response a large amount of teacher absenteism. He finally had to admit that on average, teachers take 1 day sick leave per year.

I dunno CS. You're probably right. One day out sounds pretty efficient. I mean, I know plasterers worked 3/4 days a week and earned 1400 net for it. It was a goldrush thing of course. I work for a lot less than that. Why should I be begrudged, be the begrudgee, for my wage now it's not the goldrush no more?

I'd say teaching does put you mad in the head however. Must be all the time off.:eek:

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