KLHJ2
07-16-2007, 02:05 AM
Well, I don't have a teaching certificate, but I do have a master's degree. That is apparently gold to school systems, and they can give me a 3-5 year waiver til I get it. All the while I'd be making around 40k and only working 9 months out of the year. What's not to love there? I am a huge jock, so doing PE is right up my alley.
So why would you be envious.
I am only applying...I figure until you try, you won't achieve. I must at least try, at worst they can say no.
Teaching is what I really want to do, unfortunately I have bills to pay. If they would just pay school teachers better they would have better competition for the jobs. But nobody wants to pay more taxes.
jsarno
07-16-2007, 02:12 AM
What happened to wanting to use your background in Finance in your next job?
I'm actually appying to both the PE position and elementary Math. I feel that PE would be a perfect fit for me and I would really enjoy it, and actually make a difference with my job.
I actually want to use my degree, doesn't mean it has to be in finance...in the job world it would. I applied to financial positions in Phoenix. But being a teacher you are required to have a masters, so I would be using it.
Hopefully that makes sense.
jsarno
07-16-2007, 02:13 AM
Teaching is what I really want to do, unfortunately I have bills to pay. If they would just pay school teachers better they would have better competition for the jobs. But nobody wants to pay more taxes.
How much do they pay teachers out there?
KLHJ2
07-16-2007, 02:18 AM
How much do they pay teachers out there?
http://www.aft.org/presscenter/releases/2007/statereleases/SalarySurvey-MD.pdf
jsarno
07-16-2007, 02:28 AM
http://www.aft.org/presscenter/releases/2007/statereleases/SalarySurvey-MD.pdf
The average salary is 52k...for 9 months work, that is DAMN good.
The beginning salary is 37ish, that's not bad.
I'd be started at around 40k, and I think for 9 months of work, that's wonderful.
jsarno
07-16-2007, 02:29 AM
SS, how come you guys don't cover Arena Football league? Contractual issues there too?
KLHJ2
07-16-2007, 02:31 AM
The average salary is 52k...for 9 months work, that is DAMN good.
The beginning salary is 37ish, that's not bad.
I'd be started at around 40k, and I think for 9 months of work, that's wonderful.
But for the cost of living in this area it is not enough. You have to have a second job and a spouse that works just to make ends meet.
jsarno
07-16-2007, 02:33 AM
But for the cost of living in this area it is not enough. You have to have a second job and a spouse that works just to make ends meet.
Well, across the country a second income seems to be required. But how much is the average house out there?
I know that my wife will be getting 60-100k, so I can afford to make 40k, but I'm talking in the Denver area where it will cost me 250k or so for a house.
KLHJ2
07-16-2007, 02:36 AM
Well, across the country a second income seems to be required. But how much is the average house out there?
I know that my wife will be getting 60-100k, so I can afford to make 40k, but I'm talking in the Denver area where it will cost me 250k or so for a house.
Small houses in this area are in the 400,000 to 500,000 price range. It's crazy!
jsarno
07-16-2007, 02:49 AM
Small houses in this area are in the 400,000 to 500,000 price range. It's crazy!
Damn, that sucks...that's why I won't move back to Boston. My brother got a place in Wakefield (not the best of towns, but not bad) only 1650 square feet, and was built in the 1940's ish, he bought it for 610k. He pays over 4500 a month in mortgage. I pay $540...hahaha. Point is, that is f-ing retarded! I WONT pay it.