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Re: Teaching Shortage Crock!!!
Posted by L.S on 8/01/08

There are no jobs in Chicago. I have 10 years of experience and a
masters degree. When I got laid off three years ago, it took me a
year and a half to find a job. I got laid off again this June and I
have been looking for a job every day. I drive to schools, I fax
resumes, been to every job fair and talk to other teachers while
standing in line at job fairs. They have all had similar experiences.

This makes me especially angry because the 2 tenured teachers I
worked with last year in the same grade level did almost no work.
They sat around and ate all day and put on a good show whenever an
administrator was around. I worked my butt off because I was so happy
to have a job. And I would do so again if only I could get the chance.

Anyone have any ideas about alternative careers? I have no money to
go back to school.

On 1/24/08, Steve wrote:
> On 1/15/08, Missing MI wrote:
>> You know starting salary doesn't mean much. Many states are
>> trying to start around 40,000 to attract teachers. But it's
>> how fast the payscale increases that really matters. Where I
>> taught in MI, I would make 85,000 by year 11. In GA it will
>> take me more like 25 years to make that. So go figure.
>> Insurance matters big time too. Some of these states charge
>> you an arm and a leg for insurance and another arm and a leg
>> if you want to insure your family. While others take out just
>> pennies from your paycheck. Lots to consider. Most important
>> is going somewhere you know you will love living or at least
>> enjoy exploring.
>
>
> This is true......Here in Metro-Detoit it's real had to find a
> job. Last year I was laid off after five years of teaching.
> Did not have any luck this past summer, so I am subing at the
> moment. I plan on getting certified in Illinois as it seems
> there are many more jobs in the Chicago area. Also I have been
> interested in Ariznoia as well. BUT....What I have read here is
> making me second guess that possibilty. I was planning on
> getting certified in Arizonia, has anyone had any luck with
> finding a job qucikly in Arizonia? What about New Mexico? Does
> the pay scale suck in Arizonia?


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• Re: Teaching Shortage Crock!!!, 5/28/06, by Laura.
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• Re: Teachers are being produced faster than need, 6/11/07, by debbie.
• Re: you have to move to states where the shortage is, 6/16/07, by wordwitch.
• Re: That's called supply and demand, 6/16/07, by wordwitch.
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• Re: Teaching Shortage Crock!!!, 8/17/07, by ACP.
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• Re: That's called supply and demand, 1/13/08, by Missing MI.
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