Re: [bomp] Radio Birdman

[Blair Buscareno <blairb@xxxxxxx>]

lebb wrote:
> I realize that..I was just making a point that I thought teachers had
> vacation for 2 months over the summer??  Some may work over the summer but I
> kinda wish I had a job where I had 2 months off for the summer.....I think
> I'd be on Zeno Beach for 2 months if I had those 2 months off...:)

Trust me, my friend, had Birdman toured the US in early August, I'd've 
followed them around the US.  I came pretty damn close to flying out to 
LA and heading up the West Coast as it was, but I had tons of prep work 
to do, as well as some teacher's association business to deal with.

Yeah, it *is* nice having a couple straight months off.  On the other 
side of that, you absolutely *need* the time away by the end of the 
school year.  (I didn't really believe that when I was in the financial 
world, but once I started teaching I understood completely.)  
Personally, I don't have kids, so I choose not to work another job 
during the summer.  I work on my own projects and enjoy doing whatever 
floats my boat.

I don't actually get a paycheck during the summer, as my district pays 
us our salary twice a month over the 10 months of the school  year.  
Some districts give the option of getting paid over the 12 months.  
Others give the option of getting a lump sum for the summer at the end 
of the school year.  Mine, however, does what they do, so I just have to 
be responsible enough to take care of my cash situation.

But, hey, if you're interested in having the 2 months off, get into 
teaching.  Personally, I think it's a great job.  I find it quite 
fulfilling.  I feel like I'm actually doing something worthwhile.  But 
if you can't deal with kids, don't do it.  Also stay away if you're not 
willing to really *do* the job.  Some people just kinda try and get by 
with the minimum and that's just wrong.  [Note:  Your first year or 
three may be pretty hectic.  It gets a bit easier as time goes on, but 
those first few years will be quite tiring if you're really doing the job.]

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