teaching in wake and/or durham counties (middle school, pros and cons)

[detroit city]

Can anybody give me a quick list of the pros and cons of teaching middle school in durham and/or wake counties? (languge arts/social studies)

[dukie46]

I teach middle school Social Studies in Durham. From what I've heard of Wake county, I'd recommend teaching there. It is easier to get a job teaching in Durham, though. Wake county has higher supplement pay. Have you been teaching in Detroit?

[PDXmom]

Originally Posted by dukie46

I teach middle school Social Studies in Durham. From what I've heard of Wake county, I'd recommend teaching there.

Just curious why you recommend teaching in Wake over Durham?

[detroit city]

Yes, I have been teaching in a charter school in detroit for the past 5+ years and are looking to move to the area before the 09 school year.

[dukie46]

Teachers are paid a LOT less here in NC than in MI (although I don't know about charter schools in MI). I used to live in MI before I started teaching.