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So I currently have a nice secure job where I work 8 to 5, all week year around. My supervisor sits in another town but I cover an area about the size of a small state. Last week I was contacted by my previous employer if I would be interested in a highly sensitive position that would pay me about 20k more per year, but would require me to resubmit myself willingly to the horrific political environment that I escaped 4 years ago. Basically, a shitty job that pays well but will have me looking over my shoulder 24/7. Then this morning, I get another offer to be a history teacher at the school my wife works at. 6k more than I make now, only 187 days a year of work, 8 to 3:30. What do you guys think? The extra 20k sounds great....but I know for a fact that job sucks! The teacher calender sounds great, but is it worth putting up with kids? My current job is secure, but doesn't pay when compared to equivalent work elsewhere.

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If you can deal with the shitty, high-paid job. in my family there are a lot of instances of such missed opportunities  and sadly the older you are the harder it is to find good work. if you need to flee this job again moving down in the world is a whole lot easier than moving up.

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History Teacher.  Teaching is so cool.  You will love it.  Also consider once you get off probation and can survive the intense background checks, you are good to go.  Golden.  Consider the job security in the future plus all the fringe benefits provided by the school district.

 

Will they let you teach there with your wife also working someplace in the same school?  Policy may change.

 

But ... will you be able to handle all the political left wing socialist crap the school district will demand that you brain wash your kids with?  That is the big question.  I was lucky.  A very conservative environment.  Not possible today in public education?  I dunno.  Good luck.

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It is nice to have multiple options. My opinion is take the job you enjoy doing. I second Dogman, all the compensation in the world cannot make up for a job you hate and the misery that comes along with it. Good luck with whatever you decide.

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But ... will you be able to handle all the political left wing socialist crap the school district will demand that you brain wash your kids with?  That is the big question.  I was lucky.  A very conservative environment.  Not possible today in public education?  I dunno.  Good luck.

 

It's seriously fucking disgusting. I saw a photo of a PC-approved piece of homework for a history class. One of the questions asks the student to describe each of the major figures in WW2 and lists one of them as Halle Selasse. Yeah, real major figure rolleyes.gif Because god forbid we teach a subject in which every character is white or Asian. Doesn't matter that's how it went, let's pretend a black guy was important too. 

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Better pay has NEVER compensated for high stress! The health problems that will eventually manifest from it will cost you far more down the road.

Exactly what I'm dealing with right now. Not worth the extra money.

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I work for a large state university, if you can keep your opinions to yourself. Working in a very liberal environment is palatable if you truly enjoy your job. Maybe write out a list of the pros and cons of each position, might help you to see the points of each choice in writing. Good luck on your decision!

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I work in third world nations all the time travel alone, Comercial so never so much as a pocket knife with me... I'm blonde blue eyes, tattoos..I don't blend anywhere. I have insane liability criminal and civil... but the pay is awesome.

Fuck it, it's just money...how much do you love it? On a side note ,they're right about the booze...

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I have tried going for the money and wasn't happy. Buying whatever the hell I wanted when I wanted it was really nice, but the work I was doing was extremely hard on the body, I was surrounded by morons, and I was subject to the brutal summer weather down here on a regular basis. Looking back, it was not worth it. About the only thing I really liked about it was finding that my physical limits were much farther than I imagined before. If you had a job that you loved so much you would do it without pay, you have found what you love to do. You can't put a dollar amount on happiness. Money is nice, but actually being happy about going to work is priceless. 

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The issue with the money job revolves around the situation that created it. The person I would be replacing was in charge of conducting internal audits. That individual was found dead along with their fellow coworker. Both bound, gagged, with a single shot through the head. The whole thing stinks to high heaven and nobody wants that job for obvious reasons.

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I started the becoming a teacher process. Everyone at the school has been extremely welcoming and genuinely excited to see me coming into the position. It helps to have a few friends and family already there.

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Do not take yourself too seriously.  Consider what you do for a living seriously.  Be sure to take the time to embrace life and smell the roses.  Remember to separate the job from your private life.  You are living the best part of your life right now.  Enjoy.  HB of CJ (very old coot) :)

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Stress from a toxic work environment will cause migraines, irritable bowels, and even ulcers.

Working a job that is pleasant and rewarding will add years to your life, and life to your years!

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Yes, I know. I've worked toxic jobs before and hated them. I really like my current job, but the pay is really way too low for the duties involved. Teaching may not be ideal, but it will help money wise and with time spent with my family.

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Full-time wages for a half-time job is always a plus. Another plus is the impact you can have in the formative years of a growing mind, if you choose to BE the teacher.

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The most rewarding job I ever had was teaching electronics and circuit tracing Elevator apprentices. You can actually SEE the little light bulbs go off when they "get it".

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You are going to LOVE being a teacher.  Yep ... when the light bulbs go off in their little noggins the feeling you experience is golden for life.  Have fun, try to absorb the less desirable part of teaching or just deflect it and let it roll off your back like water off a duck.  Expect to be tested or slightly hazed by the older teachers. You job will be trying to live your life while being expected to say "yes" to all the extra curricular activities.  You do have the right to just say no.  You can do all of this.  :)

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Thanks guys. Had a long interview yesterday with the personnel director. He was stunned with my background and work experience. Here's the funny part, I will be the oldest teacher in the department when I start. At 46, I'm no spring chicken, but this is what the school administration wants. Hopefully, the kids I get will be ok.

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