perhaps, at my age, i should be able to decide for myself, but sometimes, decisions are not so easy. the job is straight literacy in a public school- that is my field of expertids-i work in a children's ste facility teaching all subjects, and i like it. public ed. pays a lot more, but as we all know, tenure is political, no matter how good you are, and at 58, i don't think it would be easy to find a job like i have. well, perhaps, i've answered my own question, unfortunately, i am that age and even with my husband's solid state position, i can't afford to gamble. can't always get what you want!! not happy about that, but true.
2007-07-06 01:10:34 · 2 answers · asked by mollie 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Is it a money versus job happiness question?
For me, the happiness factor (meaning switching to a job I loved more) was more important. I was in health care admin, but switch over to teaching 2nd graders. Now I'm starting to really fall in love with the content I'm learning in a reading masters I'm getting - and I'll likely go more that route.
You're closer to retirement than I, but I would say go for it - if it is something you would rather do.
2007-07-06 01:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by djgardne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And you say you specialize in literacy? :-)
2007-07-06 08:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by Princess Picalilly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋