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In the grand scheme of things and with comparison to other
careers do you think that teaching is a stressful
occupation? Especially if you teach special education?
What are your thoughts?
Tony /blockquote>

Teaching is very stressful. It is absolutely one of those
jobs that you can not 'leave at the office.' And special
education is especially stressful. If you are in the
process of choosing careers, remember that most teachers
leave the field within the first five years. There is a
reason for that statisti...See More
Jun 16, 2008
connie /blockquote>

I agree that it is very stressful. I think one factor is job
security. If you are working without a good contract and
protection, that doubles the stress. My husband was let go
when he was 55. That happens to so many people when they
reach the top of the pay scale in
business/industry. "Downsizing" they ...See More
Jun 18, 2008
Yes. I quit after one year. /blockquote>

I taught math. It was awful. Very stressful. I quit after one
year.

On 6/16/08, Tony wrote:
> Teaching is very stressful. It is absolutely one of those
> jobs that you can not 'leave at the office.' And special
> education is especially stressful. If you are in the
> process of choos...See More
Jun 23, 2008


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