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So, I'm looking into becoming a teacher for my career, but everyone talks about how the salary isn't that good... but I feel like they're exaggerating and I can make a good amount of money on my own. But how do I??? Should I work at a private school? Get a bachelor's degree? Or teach niche classes like economics? I don't want to teach high school, but it doesn't seem that bad.
Please let me know!!! I'm afraid to not make enough money <:(
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conv-x
Private tutoring can be a good alternative, managed to make some cash on the side while on my Bachelor's. The relationship dynamics can be a little difficult to manage though, considering your student(s) are directly paying you.
Also in my experience (teaching BsC classes, specifically the math ones) if someone is going to reach out for private tutoring they're usually not the most studious or punctual. It's a hard conversation to have when your student that is again, paying you directly out of their own pocket, hasn't done any of the homework you gave them.
If you can get past those hurdles it can be a good source of income. Flexible hours, remote (get a drawing tablet if you choose that route, lifesaver) and the $/hr even at rock bottom rates is miles above any minimum wage job. Things may differ in your location but I doubt there's much variance.
Best of luck with whatever path you choose to pursue
Great, thank you for the advice!
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rigatoney
It depends on where you are, but in general, teachers do not have the greatest jobs ever right now because of large class sizes & not enough support.
But if you want to be a teacher, teach a class that a lot of students need. Like teach physics, biology, english, math, etc. Teaching an options/elective class like economics wouldn't get as much money because not as many kids need it to go to university, so there'll be less classes to teach, meaning less money. And it would be less in demand.
The amount of education you'll need depends on which grade level you want to teach.
Does your school have a guidance counsellor or someone who helps with university admissions? These questions would be good to ask them!
At least that's what I think, but also I'm not a teacher lol
by rigatoney; ; Report
Sorry, one more thing: the generalization was for North America. I do not know as much in europe or other places.
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Thank you! this helps a lot!
by brooke <3; ; Report
In Europe it's practically the same situation (AT LEAST in Spain and Italy, from what I know). Not enough support and low salary. A bit of a demanding career. But if you're passionate enough and don't care about wealth go for it - I know teachers who wouldn't change their job for ANYTHING, their passion is what makes it a sweet experience
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