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[oscarcrazy]

You don't go into teaching for the money.

You go into teaching for 3 reasons:
1.June
2.July
3.August


The money a teacher makes greatly depends on the location they are teaching. I know in the Houston area this year starting salaries range from around 38-45k depending on the district. You can make decent money in education. I know 40 grand doesn't sound like a ton, and it isn't, but in this economy what other job are you going to step into and make more. We also have a ton of time off. If you feel you need more bucks, get a summer job. You can also get paid more by coaching, training, being a department head, going into administration, tons of options. You you feel teaching tugging at you try it on, substitute for a bit. That will give you a real idea if it is for you or not. Hope this helps.

 

[princess]

woooooooow i've never heard a wannabe teacher ( myself included ) figureing out pay before i do it lol If your passion is teaching and enjoy it then that's what should motivate you ( trust me you have to love it lol ). Teachers here in UK start ( first year qaulified ) at around 22,000£ = $36,000 to around £50,000 if you're a teacher with an added responsiblity like SENCO

also you can get asian aro's here in UK lol

 

[Lissaspence]

I really wanted to be a teacher but I haven't been able to finish my school yet. I started when my husband went into the army, got my Associates then he got injured and got out. Now I'm working full time and can't find any schools for teaching that have night and weekend programs. Guess I'll be stuck in filing hell for a while....

 

[fobrinkle]

I love my job, its not about the money. Like Ocrazy said, you can do other things to supplement your income. In summer I have tutored students, make like $25-$40 per hour depending on where you live.

 

[fobrinkle]

I really wanted to be a teacher but I haven't been able to finish my school yet. I started when my husband went into the army, got my Associates then he got injured and got out. Now I'm working full time and can't find any schools for teaching that have night and weekend programs. Guess I'll be stuck in filing hell for a while....

Really? I took most of my classes in the evening. I had to work full time while going to school too. It's hard but I recommend doing it. I am reaping the benefits now.

 

[princess]

yup yuppppp i'm doing a degree at nights whilst working, you can do on-line degree's, has anyone ever done that? not sure if they are compatible with what some schools accept as a good qaulification.

 

[L021]

You don't go into teaching for the money.

You go into teaching for 3 reasons:
1.June
2.July
3.August


The money a teacher makes greatly depends on the location they are teaching. I know in the Houston area this year starting salaries range from around 38-45k depending on the district. You can make decent money in education. I know 40 grand doesn't sound like a ton, and it isn't, but in this economy what other job are you going to step into and make more. Hope this helps.

Thanks, it helps a lot

What about living quarters? Where do teachers live? I really love teaching, but I don't know much about economics... Dad gets some 300k a year, so I know I woudn't be living in the house I'm in now, but To be honest, I don't really mind. Bigger house just means more cleaning anyway .

 

[princess]

Thanks, it helps a lot

What about living quarters? Where do teachers live? I really love teaching, but I don't know much about economics... Dad gets some 300k a year, so I know I woudn't be living in the house I'm in now, but To be honest, I don't really mind. Bigger house just means more cleaning anyway .

lol I wanna know where GR8 lives aswell

 

[Lissaspence]

Hum....maybe I'm looking in the wrong place. I'll have to do some more research.

 

[L021]

lol I wanna know where GR8 lives aswell

I'll rephrase that. What kind of houses do teachers live in? Are you living with your parent for the first four years, then get a small house? I know it's near the 75,000 range, but, as said, I'm poor with finance vocabulary. I don't know what 45,000 a year is.