I have to go in on snow days. My office didn't close when we had a blizzard two years ago. They didn't close during a hurricane that knocked out power last year. If you don't have a vehicle that can get you to work, they will send someone to pick you up. Either that..or you use a vacation day. Your choice.
I think it's the term "play money" that bothers some people. I know I wouldn't be terribly comfortable if I were in a hospital and my nurse mentioned that she works for "play money". It sounds frivolous, and that one doesn't take one's job seriously (because if they were to lose it, all they would lose is some "play money".)
By the same reasoning, I was a little taken aback when I read that you consider teaching a "job", not a "career", and that you have taken years off from that "job" to plan a wedding. All of the teachers I know are extremely dedicated to their careers, and would never dream of taking their positions so lightly. Then again, it is much more challenging to get certified in my state than most other states, the salaries are considerably higher, and the teaching positions in far greater demand. I know people who have been actively looking for 2 or 3 years for a teaching position in the public schools.
Don't matter. She's retraining. Mostly men *move into teaching* from technical fields. See how that works. Once you put in the same effort as men (in this case getting a technical education and contributing to the profession for decades EVEN though you have babies, just like men) you can have some of the same rewards! You can transfer to a new *profession* even a female dominated one (note, its not a job, its a profession)...and by doing so...continue to offer evidence that not only can women get ONE education and USE it even THOUGH they have children, JUST LIKE MEN, but that women, are even, just like men...capable of moving onto new careers...EVEN ones that require RETRAINING at the college level. Unfortunately, those women who a)chose female dominated professions right out of school are behaving like women not men and are recognized as such and b)women who quit their careers because they had babies are behvaing as women, not as men, and are recognized as such. Amazingly, these women in a) and b) don't get the same recognition for being able to do just what the guys do....because of course...they didn't. Oh well.
thanks for saying that. As a career teacher, i can tell you that i'm dedicated to educating young people, year in and year out -- and CT is one of THE hardest states to get certified in. I can't imagine hopping in and out of the school system every few years. Hence, my 15 years of continuous service.
I have to agree with you. . .my perceptions when the word 'play' is used is that the positions held aren't taken seriously and wouldn't be 'missed' if lost (ie, why do a good job. . .it's just for play).
Thanks, but I don't need "lifestyle" advice from a woman who put her infant daughter in daycare so she'd stop expecting to be held so much.
Anyway, once again you have no idea what you're talking about. If I worked ft, my job would pay as well as his. Fortunately I don't need to do that right now in order for us to enjoy a lifestyle that is quite satisfactory for us.
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A lot of people *like* to do those things themselves.
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eileen
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By the same reasoning, I was a little taken aback when I read that you consider teaching a "job", not a "career", and that you have taken years off from that "job" to plan a wedding. All of the teachers I know are extremely dedicated to their careers, and would never dream of taking their positions so lightly. Then again, it is much more challenging to get certified in my state than most other states, the salaries are considerably higher, and the teaching positions in far greater demand. I know people who have been actively looking for 2 or 3 years for a teaching position in the public schools.
eileen
I have to agree with you. . .my perceptions when the word 'play' is used is that the positions held aren't taken seriously and wouldn't be 'missed' if lost (ie, why do a good job. . .it's just for play).
Anyway, once again you have no idea what you're talking about. If I worked ft, my job would pay as well as his. Fortunately I don't need to do that right now in order for us to enjoy a lifestyle that is quite satisfactory for us.
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