Oh I didn’t complain. I have great benefits and a good salary because of two degrees and my National Board status. However I get two planning days a year which usually are filled with meetings. I spend about two weeks a year in professional development. I spend a week before school setting up my room using my break. I’m at school 10 hours a day typically. Then I go home and work another hour or two.
My point is this : the stereotype of teachers is greatly flawed. Teachers work hard. They don’t sit around 6 months of the year.
Y’all do work hard. Y’all also deserve to be compensated for your worth. I’m just comparing the work schedule to other work schedules. I worked 12 hour tours in Law Enforcement, so I understand.