100% agree with everything you said. The difference in the overall joy in schools from when I began teaching (1990) to when I retired (2022) is absolutely immeasurable. I could have kept working as I was only early 50s, the extra income was nice, but there was no joy in it anymore. Sometimes I think about subbing, just for something to do…then I think why in the world would I put myself through that?!? So, so glad to be done.
I think regular subbing would leave you disillusioned! It’s hard to have no control and no stake as well. SO great for new teachers to gain experience though.
We have subs who are retired and they work a day or two a week just because it’s hard to leave the classroom.
100% agree with everything you said. The difference in the overall joy in schools from when I began teaching (1990) to when I retired (2022) is absolutely immeasurable. I could have kept working as I was only early 50s, the extra income was nice, but there was no joy in it anymore. Sometimes I think about subbing, just for something to do…then I think why in the world would I put myself through that?!? So, so glad to be done.
I think regular subbing would leave you disillusioned! It’s hard to have no control and no stake as well. SO great for new teachers to gain experience though.
We have subs who are retired and they work a day or two a week just because it’s hard to leave the classroom.