I like teachers

[NavyDiver]

Bobby went through 16 foster families and 38 homes. Then her teachers became Mum and Dad - ABC Life (https://www.abc.net.au/life/the-teachers-who-saved-my-life/10360622)

[DiscoClax]

That's a great story. Nice to see a positive one.

I married a teacher, whose family is a long line of teachers (mum and dad, uncles and aunties, grandparents, etc). Teachers are so undervalued by general society. I wouldn't be a teacher for quids, couldn't do it. Massive respect for them.

Thanks for sharing that :)

[Landy Smurf]

I am a teacher. I understand why so many teachers quit, especially within the first 5 years.

[DiscoClax]

I have to say I understand it (now), too. Well done for sticking it out :)

[Landy Smurf]

Thanks. I have not made the 5 years yet though lol.

[DiscoClax]

Neither has my missus, but she will. If she can put up with me it should be a cakewalk [emoji14]
You'll be right. Look at the long game and big picture and celebrate the little wins you get. Take time to smell the roses. Hard road at times but significant rewards, if you are open to really seeing them.

[DAMINK]

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[Pedro_The_Swift]

Pay peanuts get monkeys.

and there you have the reason our Aged Care is in such bad shape.....

how much would they have to pay you to watch your customers DIE,,,,
Think on that...

[DAMINK]

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[ATH]

"I like teachers". Mmmm and there woz me thinking this was a thread about Teachers scotch...... very nice blend. On the subject of the "teachers" I don't know many but feel sorry for those that have to attempt to teach one of my young rellies.
Not his fault or the fault of many other problem kids though as the example set by his scumbag father has ruined him. Fingers crossed the male teacher he has now will be able to help him
Actually he's the first male the lad has had as it seems most don't bother now for various reasons. Not a job I ever wanted to do so good luck to them all.
AlanH.

[Bigbjorn]

"I like teachers". Mmmm and there woz me thinking this was a thread about Teachers scotch...... very nice blend. On the subject of the "teachers" I don't know many but feel sorry for those that have to attempt to teach one of my young rellies.
Not his fault or the fault of many other problem kids though as the example set by his scumbag father has ruined him. Fingers crossed the male teacher he has now will be able to help him
Actually he's the first male the lad has had as it seems most don't bother now for various reasons. Not a job I ever wanted to do so good luck to them all.
AlanH.

Oh for the good old days. Tom Brown's Schooldays. Flog good behaviour into the little wretches.[bigsmile]

[LRJim]

Oh for the good old days. Tom Brown's Schooldays. Flog good behaviour into the little wretches.[bigsmile]Bring it back if you ask me, students don't fear teachers like they used too. Same for apprentices, if I wanna throw my stabila at him I Will!

[ATH]

I got the cane many times at secondary school especially from a maths teacher. Nice one day and would take us for cricket instead of maths (!!!) but a savage the next.
Of course he wouldn't be allowed to teach these days as he was obviously deranged. He caned two of us one morning and got a belting from my mates Dad for doing it. Not sure of the outcome there as I went to boarding school not long after.
Now that was fun fun fun. :)
AlanH.

[Bigbjorn]

A good mate from primary school as a tenager got into bad company and was getting into a bit of trouble. He got sent to a catholic boys boarding school. He was always a lippy kid and as he told me, first day he cheeked the teaching brother in class. He said he then found out why the brothers wore those heavy leather belts around their robes. After a severe flogging he said he wasn't game to open his mouth in class. This would have been 1956.

[4bee]

Bobby went through 16 foster families and 38 homes. Then her teachers became Mum and Dad - ABC Life (https://www.abc.net.au/life/the-teachers-who-saved-my-life/10360622)

The edifacation type or the Scotch Whisky type?[smilebigeye]

[trog]

A good mate from primary school as a tenager got into bad company and was getting into a bit of trouble. He got sent to a catholic boys boarding school. He was always a lippy kid and as he told me, first day he cheeked the teaching brother in class. He said he then found out why the brothers wore those heavy leather belts around their robes. After a severe flogging he said he wasn't game to open his mouth in class. This would have been 1956.

A bit antiquated, get with the times . Waterboarding each and everyone before they play up might make them think twice.

[laney]

My Partner is a teacher she teachers special needs couldn't do for quid's I'm not that calm she been doing it for near on 20 years still says I'm her biggest challenge.[biggrin]

[4bee]

Me being a smartarse 9 year old & showing off with my old man's borrowed shiny cigarette case with a couple of fags (pre-spliff days) in it, got me 10 of the worst on the back of the legs (while he held my arm so I couldn't "escape," ) from the Principal (a big fat pig of a bloke that always carried a leather shaving strop in his pant's band)
I should have predicted the future as later on the kid that grassed me up was a Regimental Cop in the CMF.[bigsad]
His old man was a Sgt of Police here in SA & the kid (Arthur) also became a member of said Police Force or Service as they are want to be called these days.

The odds were certainly stacked against me that day.[biggrin]

I mean, it was hardly a flogging offence.

[DiscoMick]

As they say, in what other job do you put 30 or more bored kids who don't want to be there in a room all day and expect a single person to not only control them, but to help them sort out their myriad of problems without killing themselves and actually inspire them to better their lives?

To quote the slogan, 'If you can read this, thank a teacher'.

BTW I'm not a teacher.

[V8Ian]

As they say, in what other job do you put 30 or more bored kids who don't want to be there in a room all day and expect a single person to not only control them, but to help them sort out their myriad of problems without killing themselves and actually inspire them to better their lives?

To quote the slogan, 'If you can read this, thank a teacher'.

BTW I'm not a teacher.
And the other one, Mick, "Those who can, do. Those who cannot, teach." [wink11]

[DiscoMick]

Thats a funny old saying, but actually its often wrong. For example, I've just spent a morning with 6 employers from major companies (you would know the names) doing job interviews for job ads only mildly altered from real ads. One of those employers in real life is currently interviewing for 26 apprentices. Another of the employers is a former student of our school.
The students are mostly former refugees whose first language is not English, plus some with special needs. They did great and were praised by the employers. This course is a Certificate III which can only be taught by people with very specific qualifications. The course goes through an industry feedback process as part of approval. We have quite a few teachers who had successful industry careers and only came to teaching mid-career because they wanted to give something back. They include a lawyer, a builder and an industrial designer. So, its a funny saying, but its often wrong.

[DiscoMick]

Sorry, I know you were just making a joke, so I didn't mean to be too serious.
There is a trend for people to do a mid-life career change and go into teaching.
I remembered we also have a former engineer, accountant, media executive, IT business owner, robotics smartypants, actor, dancer, several musicians and a national hockey player. Probably more too.

[DiscoMick]

Property manager, gardener, tyre fitter, mechanic, bank teller...

[AndyG]

A good mate from primary school as a tenager got into bad company and was getting into a bit of trouble. He got sent to a catholic boys boarding school. He was always a lippy kid and as he told me, first day he cheeked the teaching brother in class. He said he then found out why the brothers wore those heavy leather belts around their robes. After a severe flogging he said he wasn't game to open his mouth in class. This would have been 1956.And theres that bloke on a cross in every classroom, what did he do!

[AndyG]

And the other one, Mick, "Those who can, do. Those who cannot, teach." [wink11]By brother used to do the payroll at a Uni, and included that missive once, no sense of humour academics

[Landy Smurf]

And those who cannot teach, teach gym.

[4bee]

And theres that bloke on a cross in every classroom, what did he do!


Obviously he must have really really ****ed somebody off.[smilebigeye]

[1950landy]

I am a teacher. I understand why so many teachers quit, especially within the first 5 years.

My oldest daughter is a Special Needs Teacher at high school been at it about 20 years now , she is just finishing her second masters so she can do what she has been for years vocational guideance . She found two of her students apprentships last year & one the year before , also managed to get couple of others jobs. When it is time for work experiance for them she helps them find positions . We are very proud of her & her sister . Out youngest daughter also teachers but she teachers Vet Nursing . Don't know how I ended up with two smart girls I strugled through high school & finished in year10.

[DiscoMick]

My oldest daughter is a Special Needs Teacher at high school been at it about 20 years now , she is just finishing her second masters so she can do what she has been for years vocational guideance . She found two of her students apprentships last year & one the year before , also managed to get couple of others jobs. When it is time for work experiance for them she helps them find positions . We are very proud of her & her sister . Out youngest daughter also teachers but she teachers Vet Nursing . Don't know how I ended up with two smart girls I strugled through high school & finished in year10.I understand what the first daughter is doing as it is similar in some ways to my role, except I also train in a job skills course. Currently also assisting students to apply for work experience, casual work and skills based training.

[ramblingboy42]

I like nurses.....not the ones some of you are fantasising about

.....but the real ones.

They should be paid more than politicians.