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So sorry to offend. But I have been in cancer detection for 40 years. In 1988, Congress decided that they needed to control medical laboratories and they have made a mess of it. I am in a regimented job, I make far less that most teachers I know and I get a whole 15 days off (plus 6, count ‘em 6! holidays) per year. That 15 days is vacation AND sick time. I KNOW what is coming with Obamacare and it is going to be a total disaster. Please don't talk to me about facing 30 kids. I would love the break. But I happen to be very good at what I do now......I just can't wait to retire. I hope there is some Social Security for me......I don't have the protection of a teacher's pension and healthcare.

48 posted on 04/23/2014 5:42:02 PM PDT by originalbuckeye (Moderation in temper is always a virtue; moderation in principle is always a vice. Paine)

You didn’t offend — not at all.

I was just trying to add to the thread that there are two sides to every union contract. I can’t stand the union but I am forced to pay the dues. I cannot and do not complain about the benefits and I am appalled that some teachers do. But I didn’t become a teacher for the benefits.

Best of luck to you, FRiend. If you work in a cancer lab, my hat is off to you. I have been on the patient side of cancer care, and I have the greatest respect for those of you on the front line. Thank you for your work.