If you like your job and it's secure, I don't know if I'd make
the jump for just a long term sub position..If it was
permanent, that would be a different story.. Even if they hire
you permanent, you still have to worry about tenure and budget
cuts. Are you qualified to teach it? Do you know what you'd do
on your first day? How would you handle kids that cut up in
class and may not take your class as serious as a math or
science course?

In the end only you can make the decision...

On 11/04/09, Melanie wrote:
> Hi -
>
> I currently have a good job that pays well but would like to
> change careers into teaching... I have been at my job for 14
> years and its pretty secure...
>
> I have been offered a long term sub position (Business Ed)
> that will PROBABLY turn into permanent. I guess my question
> IS is teaching so hard to get into that I should risk my
> current job to take this one in this economy...(especially
> with the possibility of teacher cuts, etc) AND I should
> mention I went to this school and know some people there
> already AND that diversity is probably an issue and I am
> African American...
>
> I am usually one who plays it safe, but I am very tempted here!

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