ernest_t_bass;681696 wrote:Here is my #1 worry. We just closed on a new house... before this hit. Given my current budget, we can afford it. If I see a $300 decrease in my pay, per pay, I will almost immediately lose it. I didn't see any of this coming. Part (hell, maybe most) of the blame is on me for not paying attention and not doing research. But can't some of you even sympathize the slightest with an example like this?
"Welcome to the real world," does not really help "ease the pain," nor is it clever.
There is no guarantee you will see a decrease of $300 though, right?
Gblock;681707 wrote:i think that the best and the brightest won't become teachers because the job becomes less attractive.
further those who would be in control may be more concerned about the bottom line than the best interests of the students
Honestly, the best and brightest don't become teachers now. It reminds me of the old saying, "those who can......do; those who can't.....teach." I quote that as a semi-joke, because I do respect what teachers do, I just don't think they should be immune to poor economies.
Gblock;681947 wrote:if it truly did become an open market and i could then negotiate with many districts for my services then yes that would be very exciting and i would feel like i had some barganing power on my own and could create some competition for my talents. as it stands now i cant leave my job for another district except to go into administration. if you leave and start at another district that would cause me to go ten steps down on the pay ladder to year 5. so this job security that looks so great is also a trap for us. if i could I would much rather apply for a job in hilliard, new albany, olentangy, dublin etc...
You basically just supported the argument of eliminating a union. If unions and seniority were not a factor, you could go to different districts. Districts could then try to "woo" the best teachers with higher pay incentives.
ernest_t_bass;682004 wrote:
This bill has been written by a woman who has never been an educator. I should write new laws for the medical field. Why not.
I understand what you are saying, but the major difference is the medical field is largely private whereas the educational field is largely public.
ernest_t_bass;682010 wrote:I'm sure you loved it as a kid though! The original school calendar was developed around farmer's schedules. Start Labor Day and end Memorial Day.
I'm sure most kids loved it, but I think it is time to adapt to a new era. We are falling behind in the world (in education) and we need to get back to being the best.
derek bomar;682014 wrote:that doesn't make it applicable for kids today...I think kids should go year-round, and teachers should have to teach year-round.
I also think we should have year round school. 8 weeks on and then 2 weeks off would be better than summer break if you ask me.
Gblock;682016 wrote:the reason we don t have more year round is because parents in general resisit it because they like the family time in the summer and vacation time and such....i think it has some advantages and disadvantages as far as being a teacher...it is surely better for students. plenty of places in the world go year round and on saturdays.
I am not sure I am buying that parents resist sending their kids to school year round. I am sure parents would have enough family time with the many other holiday breaks. Plus, with both parents working (as that is often the case) it is easier to send the kids to school than find a sitter.
bonelizzard;682392 wrote:I was very proud today to represent hard working men and women of unions at the statehouse. I was just 1 voice among thousands of professional men and women standing up for what they believe. Collective bargaining is an American right. I'm proud to be an American and to exercise my freedom of speech. SB5 is wrong for Ohio. Here's the Senator's phone #'s and/or email addresses.
I fully support your right to protest peacefully even if I don't agree with your position. More power to you.
