Our youngest (now 28) began his first teaching job last year at a
salary of $42,000. BUT he has a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt and is
teaching at one of Nashville's more exclusive private schools,
Harding Academy. Still, that doesn't seem like a lot considering
the cost in both time and treasure to obtain eight years of
education. And then there's the dissertation!
The oldest daughter spent her eight years getting a degree in
veterinary medicine and upon graduation three years ago was making
more than double a teacher's salary right out of the box. Her
earning potential is many times that of a teacher. But, then,
there's the biting and scratching.
On second thought, that's probably a hazard they both risk.
Walt
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Gregg Iverson <golftooter@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 00:22:17 -0500
>Well, if you compare years of schooling to earning potential for
>different occupations you might feel differently. Also, I don't
>believe that is a usual pay range for teachers. I don't even
>earn half that amount after teaching over 15 years.
>
>I would like to earn a percentage of my student's salaries rather
>than a flat pay!
>
>One thing I do get is the gratification of seeing the students
>after a number of years. It is amazing to watch them grow up
>into productive adults. I can't imagine doing anything else.
>
>gregg
>
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