I hear you. By petepetepete

Well, after the first semester this year, I've changed my life plans. I've realized that the daily grind of teaching is not for me. I'm looking forward to freedom from this stress and hoping that I can make enough cash

as a tutor to last out the academic year. It's been nice to read everyone's impressions. I guess I don't have much to add, except, "yeah". I have felt guilty about leaving this school mid-year, but I'm getting over it. I mean, I didn't give them 2-weeks notice, I gave them 3 months notice! And they still can't find a replacement, qualified or unqualified! That tells you something. It's

not the pay that's the problem. It's the working conditions. Plain and simple. Why do subs sub? The days may be hellish, but at least they can enjoy the weekends.

The union is obviously fighting a losing battle. The high rate of new-teacher turnover and the national shortage of math & science teachers are indicators of the serious problems with the current organization. I'm not going to shoulder those shortcomings as my own. I'm not going to bust my ass so that the district can cut three more special-ed teachers and drop more high needs kids into my already over-crowded classes. Call me selfish.

I'm putting in a vote of no-confidence and I'm leaving. In 15 days, I, too, will become another burn-out statistic. I'm happy to become one. Who thinks it shouldn't be this way? Stand up and be counted.

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