Teaching Career: Pros and Cons 

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I just started my secondary education degree and honestly the pro that’s keeping me in it is the impact on students. During these times and this new generation they need someone they can count on someone who can help guide them to adulthood. That’s what pushes me is that I could make a huge difference in a young one’s life, that I can help them realize their dreams and how to achieve them

Speaking as a teacher there’s no way in heck that we leave at 3. Our contract PAYS us until that time but in no way does anyone leave at that time! There’s too much paperwork to grade, lesson plans, meetings, messages to respond to from parents or conferences with parents or even phone calls with parents, never ending paperwork etc. etc. Most teachers I know myself included leave a good 1 or 2 hours after our contract to catch up in just one days work!

Teaching is among the most important jobs in a society, but the pay is.ridiculous in comparison to the responsibility and the necessary qualifications. With the a comparable university degree you could rather start a career in business and earn twice or three times as much. What good is it to be out of school at 3 o'clock, but having to work a second job? Therefore, definitely not worth the effort. Only in Germany and Switzerland teachers are paid a decent salary.

Let me tell something that I am a person who is normally bored in life and the thing is that due to traumatic childhood I didn't enjoy my school life and I was beaten everyday and emotionally bullied as a result I am not suited for jobs as soon as I see work load I get what you call PSTD that means some of my bad memories come back and haunt me which usually leads to bad day so I thought of becoming a teacher money isn't the only thing necessary having bonds and students whom you impact is also great and most importantly changing lives of people like me so they don't have to grow up like I did

I don't know where you guys live? But here in Dallas, Texas we get paid pretty good, $58k annually starting out with 0 years of experience and you can make mid $60k's after 5 years. If you can't survive on $58k annually you don't have a money problem, you have a spending problem and a debt problem. Live within your means and you'll be fine on that salary

Thank you for this video. I am a language Teacher (English). We know that every profession has its own prose & cons; most of us go by the most important factors that matter to us. At the end of the day it all comes down to many factors. The top 1 being Job satisfaction & financial security. So, I can say it's a great career. Thank you Love Joy Peace

Going to school for teaching is amazing. Spent 4 years in the army, until medically retirement, so I already get 4k a month from the VA. So the money was never the issue. I had already gotten an associates in writing paid for by the army while serving, So I decided to teach, a change of pace, and I love writing and reading others writing as well. The job just feels right. Also the army is paying for the bachelors in education so another plus. Being able to impact kids lives and maybe catch their interest in writing is my goal and why I love the future of teaching.

Teachers DO NOT get out at 3pm

In New York where I live teachers can start off 80-100k if you start working outside the city in the rich suburbs but most start at 60-80k if they work outside the city

In my district teachers are released at 4:30pm and starting bell at 7:55 am. That is not counting tutorials or morning duty and planning.

Who says a teacher can't be rich? Just open a tuition in the evening and you'll be time & financially free in no time XD

This pretty much sums up all the pros and cons of teaching!!

My auntie makes 130 thousand a year but she is a principal

Actually in California the teachers earn good livable money. Many of my teachers earn 4.2k-4.5k or even to 5k a month and it isn't even in an overly expensive city

Your advice will undoubtedly help teachers navigate the job market outside of education more effectively. Well done!

I'm a 17-year teacher. What I hate the most is when the market turns down, everyone wants to jump into education because it's relatively stable in economic downturns. But as soon as the economy improves, people want the heck out of education and into a better-paying job. 🙄🙄

In Australia the average is 70k annually I think that’s decent to start off with

If I’m gonna teach I might aswell go for a PhD and become a professor and make double or sometimes triple of what a Secondary Hs teacher makes... But I will agree teachers are underpaid on top of all the responsibilities. but the vacation time is very attractive..

I need to deal with differences,feedbacks and routines.It's difficult to be a teacher....

New York is the world's best country which pay alot and highest among all jobs!!! To teachers

Great video. This career depends on what someone values. If you want stability and great work life balance it’s amazing if you care about pay and job growth it is very challenging

Great job bro I think you nailed it …

We do NOT get out at three. That is when the school day ends, but I usually leave school around 4/4:30.

Awesome stuff!!! Very useful information that I can incorporate on my own channel. Thank you❤💯👌🏽

Thanks so much for doing this!

They used to give teachers in my district paid benefits for medical and dental. Now we have to cover the medical and they force us to pay for retirement. How much we make, is directly reflective of how important the state and federal government this the education system is.

Wow ... so many misconceptions ... where to start? *(1)* Vacations. Yes, teachers do get many days off. But it's always the same days, they do not get to choose when to take off. It's nice to take off the summer, but realize that's when everyplace you wish to go is crowded and most expensive. The beach, national parks, camping, just about anywhere. And if you're married to someone who isn't a teacher it's hard on them as well. And trust me, if you're a higher level teacher (Chemistry, Physics, Calculus) weekends and evenings aren't your own; making up those tests and lab assignments will eat all those hours up and then some. *(2)* No Upward Mobility. This one is pretty much self-explanatory. Even if you wish to leave teaching there exists a stigma outside of education that hiring teachers is a no-no. Even if you pursue another career by going back to school, if they know you were a teacher they pretty much will shut you out. It is an unwritten rule --- no former teachers. They have the misconception that teachers do not live in the 'real world' ... whatever that means. *(3)* Poor Salary. Because teaching in many states requires you be in the teacher's union, your salary is locked to whatever is negotiated. And it doesn't matter how good you are, what you teach or anything else. The only way to make a decent salary is through years of experience --- if you can stick it out. And some districts will actually make it hard on teachers with higher pay so that they might leave to reduce district salaries. *(4)* You work around the clock should you have higher level courses. Yet you will be paid the same as everyone else. I can go on, but for now you should see that it's not all that you might think it is. Sure ... there are benefits, but they come at a cost. And that cost, unlike most everywhere else, is much more than just doing a good job.

Many classes i took in school have nothing with what I'm doing now as a full time career. Only reason you need to know the useless classes is if you are going to teach it.

I am in my last year of high shool and i have problems knowing which career I should choose now that i've told my mom i'm a little embarrassed to say it but i want to become a animator i wish to work in a studio where i can help make anímate movies, animes, cartoons and even make my own anime (i'm trying to make my own manga and write a book) i wish to do this because i wish that people would feel the emotion, the anguish, the story to be told but my mom told me that first i need to get a short carrer that would help me make money for living and will help me with the animation carrer, I'm thinking of becoming a creative writing teacher am I making the right decision? I would appreciate some advice

Well explaimed

Just waiting until I retire ... I am so over it.

I feel I would thoroughly enjoy teaching but at the same time I wish I could tell a kid to stfu and not get fired.

Great video

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I found a BIG wall when I try to be a teacher.

So I am a heavy diesel mechanic, I started right out of highschool at 18, I am now 20 and I hate my work and never am happy anymore, I used to think since my sophomore year of highschool about being a teacher but am worried that I’m too far gone, I’m about to be married and my fiancée is going to be a elementary school teacher but I’ve also thought about it, should I do it or is it worth it?

You forgot nowadays parents

generally well done video good points but do not agree on the point you made on a teacher having to work more than one job , that should not be happening to teachers that is not normal in Britain (Scotland) the teaching job is something your supposed to be proud of and well paid ..on average High school teachers get the salary of £39,900 and primary gets £36,900

My teacher be making 110k a year crazy

The negatives far outweigh the positives: 1. A parent have all the legal power and none of the responsibilities for their child's education. When a student fails a standardized test, the parent does not lose her or his job. 2. Many administrators are failed or burned-out former teachers who should be out of education. 3. Insubordination laws prevent teachers, including tenured, from speaking their minds on issues like busy work and being treated with disrespect by administrators. 4. IP's (Improvement Plans) can be given to teachers without any prior warning. The union will not stand for those teachers for public relation reasons. 5. Tenure means nothing when paperwork is being directed against them. It only gives them a year or two before they are terminated. STAY OUT OF TEACHING!

easiest shit ever

My suggestion please , choose Teaching field if you are interested .. Because you have to prepare at home and you won't get rest after coming from school , and also workload but if you work some office or any big company atleast you get rest at home ...so only choose if you like this field .. good luck , god bless you .

Ok no, teachers do not deserve more pay than they're already getting. If you guys in the comments really think this job is harder than the average job you're dreaming. Plus the pay they get is good, if they have to worry about expenses it's because they are making poor decisions with their money.