As I become closer to choosing my major in college, I examine the possibilities of becoming a teacher. However, I also look at the cost of living and needless to say, I’m still puzzled as to why teachers are still making considerably less money than other careers. Many years ago, it usually was the woman’s job to become the teacher. Males went into careers that involved more physical work. However, times have changed and now women as well as men are going into careers that pay a

The teachers that I have talked to for various class assignments have told me that some of the greatest rewards are from directly influencing students. I’m amazed at how these people can remain teachers after twenty or thirty years. The dedication they put forth is incredible. They come to class everyday with a dedication for helping children to learn. My next door neighbor retired many years ago from teaching. She taught for thirty years, and whenever we talk about it, her face glows. She has nothing but positive comments to tell me. She tells me of the many children who come back to her and tell her about the difference she made in their lives. My neighbor also shows me the boxes that fill her basement with cards from students and other various treasures she has received from teaching.

The pressure of teaching sometimes can get the better of people. People don’t make enough money and need to pick up second jobs or just change careers completely to make the money they need to survive. However, if they go into the career with the attitude it takes to be a successful teacher, they shouldn’t have to make decisions as harsh as changing careers to make a living. Simply raising the salary could allow them to stay in the career they love and have the money to support themselves financially.

Understanding what a teacher does on a daily base is an important reason to look more closely at the issue I wish to help change. Teaching is one of the greatest jobs today. People deserve to earn a decent salary because of the work they do. Take

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