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shutterspeedfilms -> Re: mad as hell and not going to take it anymore!!! (January 30, 2006 10:01:00 AM)
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This thread seems to have veered off topic--partly my fault. I'll make one last response concerning this issue, and then I think it's probably time I move on.
[QUOTE]Yes, I have a full time job and a part time job. Many PTs I know do that or request ovetime from their primary job. [/QUOTE]Funny. I work overtime every week, too. Just don't happen to get paid for it.
[QUOTE]I hope you guys reach more than 30k by retirement. If not I truly feel for you.[/QUOTE]No teacher is retiring after 25 years on 30k a year. 40k+, yes. And no need to feel sorry for anyone. The point of this issue is to show you that while you may not be in the top percentage of earners as a Physical Therapist, you are by no means in the bottom, either.
[QUOTE]Also, dont you have every weekend off and 10 months in the summer.[/QUOTE]10 months off? That's stretching things a bit, isn't it? Frankly, I'm surprised to be reading this argument from you, seeing as how you mentioned that your wife is a teacher. Somehow, this sort of debate always comes back to this argument eventually.
Let's do a little inventory: Half of my eight week "vacation" was spent in all-day graduate classes and workshops renewing my license. The other half was spent revising and furthering my course overview and plans. Was there a week or so buried in that time without school chores? Possibly. In any event, that's one "vacation" I could easily do without. No teacher with his or her salt is going to be content to veg out during the summer months. Most use this time to work on renewing their license or obtaining advanced credentials, board certification, or degrees.
As far as weekends go, my Sundays are spent planning and organizing for the rest of the week. Again, be happy you're being paid for your time.
[QUOTE]Many teachers around here get part time jobs in the beginning. But then there salaries start improving and they often cut back on the second jobs.[/QUOTE]I can honestly say that I do not know of ANY teachers who have a part time job (nor do I know of any who would have the time or the physical/mental/emotional stamina to pull one off).
Come to think of it, there was one teacher I saw on Dr. Phil last Friday who had a part-time job. Then again, she owed 100k in student loans and pretty much had zero choice in the matter.
And salaries improving? Teacher salaries are pretty much fixed, with only incremental (see also: microscopic) increases each year.
[QUOTE]My salary would go a lot further in the Carolinas. But my family is here.[/QUOTE]Once again, this only serves to illustrate my point. Is the PT profession the ultimate cause of your financial disdain, or outside factors? Did you research career and cost of living issues before embarking on a PT education?
One thing you can say about teachers: When we entered this field, we KNEW we were gonna be po'.
PTPT wrote:
[QUOTE]Let's have fund raiser for shutter. WE'll send him to PT school and he can find out the BS, hours, stress, etc. Teachers have the life. [/QUOTE]..spoken by someone who has never spent a day in today's classroom. Actually, I wish I could take you up on this offer. I'd for sure have the better end of the deal. Somehow, however, I don't think you'd last long.
In conclusion, Clyde, the original point was that if you weren't happy in your career, you should have been adapting/evolving or moving on. This point was echoed by many of your PT colleagues here.
Speaking from my experience, I've recently found myself burning out on my current subject area. As a result, I am making preparations to teach courses that interest me more at this point. If that doesn't work, or when that runs its course, you can be sure I'll be seeking to move into another area of the education field. That, or move out of it.
..and that's where Physical Therapy comes in.
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