Re: Does anyone teach in Montana and love it?
Posted by Cristy on 9/22/07
Why is everyone so down on Montana? Few jobs actually pay well there, including teaching. The cost of living is actually pretty high compared to the average salary, in my experience (I grew up there). Who is this Chris guy and has he even BEEN to MT??? There are some pretty big towns in MT that are not 100 miles from the nearest store. Few people live that isolated. Many young people leave after they graduate, which is true for most rural places. There is more room for growth elsewhere.
It's a very beautiful state and a lovely place to raise a family. You probably won't strike it rich as a teacher in MT, but most teachers aren't in it for the money anyway. Montanans are less ignorant than you might think and there is nothing wrong with the education I received in Missoula. Get over the "ignorant hick" stereotype.
