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And it's not just a severe inconvenience to all these families - there are financial implications. Again, people in my field generally get 2-3 weeks PTO a year. That's vacation, sick time, and personal time combined. Having to take a day off so that people whom they pay the salaries for can prove a point, is just backwards. That would never fly anywhere but the public sector - ever.
If I willingly inconvenienced 100k+ customers with a week's notice, I can guarantee you I would lose my job. And certainly nobody would be making me look like a hero.
"Everyone will do different things to position themselves in a better career."
That's exactly my point. In your job, you cannot do what these teachers are doing to better themselves and their career. And frankly, this is to better our kids.
Obviously, you need to do something different to get a raise. Every job is different.
Out of pocket of course. Trust me it's nothing to write home about.
Also of note, if the fully funded pension at 55 is true, that's an UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING BENEFIT. No clue if that's true or not though.
At least you have the option of finding a job with better benefits within your field. Teachers in NC have to move to a higher COL state and leave family & friends behind.
Looks like you have to have worked 30 years or are 60 years old and have worked 25 years to receive a pension. You are only being paid a percentage of your max salary (then subtract health insurance costs).
From my brief research, it looks like average yearly pension payment is around $30k. Not very much to live on in retirement. Especially when you factor in the need for more/costly medical procedures as you age or need assistive care.
When you are only making $40k-$60k per year I’m sure it’s hard to put money into a 401k as well.
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