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Originally Posted by Deegee
Personally, the only thing that bothers me about your stereotypical teacher is the whining they do about all the prep and extra time they put in. I just feel it's a bit much given the research they can do prior to entering the field and the amount of other professions that require extra time put in without the compensation of generous holiday time.
However, I've always been a believer that if you're not happy somewhere you should look to be moving instead of complaining.
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As someone who knows a fair number of teachers, I don't know if I've ever heard any of the ones I know complain about the time they have to put in for prep and marking unless it's simply in response to someone talking about how nice it must be to work 5-6 hour days. They know it's part of their job.
It's also important to highlight that for anyone considering the profession. If someone goes into it thinking they'll be working 30 hours a week 9 months a year, they're going to be in for a surprise. On the other hand if they're suited for the job and are prepared to put in 45-50 hours a week in return for long vacation time then it can be a great career that's virtually immune from market forces.