Re: Becoming a 'teacher' in Oklahoma with this Economy?

Aimee Golden

Posted on 10/13/10

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On 10/12/10, delehla wrote:
> Get your degree in Oklahoma and then teach in Texas! The pay is so much
> better.
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> On 5/23/10, Former Okie from T-Town wrote:
>> Do what you LOVE! If it's teaching, stay in it!!!
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>> I was laid off from Tulsa Public Schools. Then I applied for a teaching
>> job at the last minute in Texas. Oh my goodness, the principal hired me
>> so fast that my head was spinning! Not to mention that my salary was
>> $15,000 higher and I made the best choice.
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>> That was years ago...and I STILL made a great decision!
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>> While the economy has affected teaching jobs everywhere, Texas continues
>> to build schools quite often. Your chances of finding a position out
>> here is MUCH greater than in Oklahoma. (Let's not forget about the $$$
>> either.)
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>> If you choose to stay in Oklahoma, I wish you good luck on your search.
>> Never give up!!! :)
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>> On 5/18/10, Okie wrote:
>>> On 5/18/10, Emily D. wrote:
>>>> On 5/17/10, Samantha wrote:
>>>>> On 5/17/10, Okie wrote:
>>>>>> Hi there!
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>>>>>> I am in the process of getting my Bach Degree in
>>>>>> Education (Elementary) and just curious what other people
>>>>>> think about the demand (if there is any) for teachers in
>>>>>> general in Oklahoma? Does anyone think with all the
>>>>>> layoffs, state of the economy, budget cuts, etc., that it's
>>>>>> even worth going into Education at this point? I continue
>>>>>> to want and hope that I can complete/finish my degree
>>>>>> within the next 2 years but the the way everyone is talking-
>>>>>> --it's a bad deal to be going into this field. However, I
>>>>>> feel like everything is bound to turn around sooner or
>>>>>> later and I should just stick with my current plan and plan
>>>>>> on completing my degree. Anyone have any thoughts on this
>>>>>> suject, I would appreciate hearing it...
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>>>>>> Thanks
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>>>>> I have two education degrees, I have tried for six years to
>>>>> get a job in Oklahoma and I'm working in a day care at
>>>>> minimum wage. I would change careers.
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>>>> Samantha- If being an Elementary teacher is what you'd really
>>>> like to do, then I say go for it! Within the next 2 years, I
>>>> think things will surely turn around with the state budget.
>>>> Teachers are always going to be needed, you may just have better
>>>> luck in some rural districts or perhaps you should give yourself
>>>> some sort of edge that sets you apart from other applicants. Do
>>>> NOT let anyone tell you that it's not a career worth entering.
>>>> You WILL regret it later, and you can NOT get alt certified in
>>>> elementary education. I have never met anyone in my life that
>>>> was dually degreed that could not find a teaching job SOMEWHERE
>>>> for six years! Something else must be wrong here! Someone who
>>>> tells you NOT to do something so worthwhile is not looking out
>>>> for your best interest. Get the degree in what you LOVE. You can
>>>> find a job making more than minimum wage until you land a
>>>> teaching job in the future. GOOD THINGS ARE WORTH WAITING FOR.
>>>> DON'T GIVE UP!!!! ~ Emily
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>>> Emily,
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>>> Thanks for your feedback... It was very nice to hear
>>> something positive rather than negative for a change. Everyone
>>> gripes at me now for wanting to go into 'education' because they
>>> complain about the pay for teachers. However, most of my friends
>>> who say this have not went to college and really aren't sure what
>>> teacher's make. I just cannot see myself staying at my current job
>>> for $9 an hour, no insurance, and no retirement! Once again,
>>> thanks for your feedback!

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