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Originally Posted by DESS

That kind of a time commitment is not something that is required of teachers.

While Bent's example is pretty excessive, I think it's become quite obvious by now that you have no idea just how much time is required of a competent teacher. Your idea of 3 months off is a pretty glaring example.

Again, a lot of people give more than what is required of them to their jobs, but it is not something taxpayers should be expected to compensate them for.

I haven't worked in every industry, but I have yet to see a union position that doesn't pay more than straight time for overtime. Free overtime is unheard of in the union.

I really need to find a job like the ones you guys all seem to have. The law allows for two weeks off a year for the first five years of employment, topping out at three weeks off a year after five years with the same employer.

I used to be a sucker too, working 80 hour weeks and getting 2 weeks off. I decided to change companies and found a spot where I could make 25% more, work 40 hour weeks and get 6 weeks off. That's the joy of the corporate world. If you don't like where you are it's pretty easy to make a change. I don't understand why you're whining about your hours if you have the ability to change things. Not to mention the fact that you knew what you were getting into when you started, didn't you?