[BJungNan]

My parents have given the best years of their lives to teaching. And they make nowhere near that salary.

I'll read more of your post in a second, but this jumped out at me. How much is "nowhere near" $100,000? I'll bet it is $50,000 (for nine months of work) with great benefits and retirement. That is better than most for a job with great job security and benefits.

[mysterio]

I think they are close to $50,000 after 30 years. And you are assuming that they don't work in the summer. I would put the hours they work against anyone out there. Except maybe corporate lawyers working their first year.

And if it is $50,000, that is nowhere near $100,000.

The money they made in the first couple of decades was rediculously low. They fought hard to get paid a fair wage. And teachers around here with fewer years get much less than that.

The majority of education dollars in my district are going to pay for new school renovations that we don't need. That's the real excess.

[JohnD9207]

I'll bet it is $50,000 (for nine months of work) with great benefits and retirement. That is better than most for a job with great job security and benefits

Don't forget most don't pay Social Security. While the teachers retirement system is just ok...the 200-400 a month they save not paying into social security adds to the bottom line. Not bitching...but there are perks that add to salary. Not sure I would work as a teacher...its tough. Being an RN, I have my own deal and have been happy with job, and benefits. Besides I knew what compensation to expect after graduation.