selfless nobility remains a selling point
From the posts contributed thus far, some may say that selling points of the career include...
- Potential for summers off to raise children
- Possible lower college selectivity for entrance to program
- Possible lower college debt due to shorter program than some other professions
- Potential for competitive salary and benefits package depending upon location, grade level & subject taught
- Potential for pay raises as further educational credentials are earned
- Potential for financial security through lifelong post-retirement benefits including healthcare
As compared and contrasted with this list of tangible personal rewards to those successful in the profession, "selfless nobility" is often associated with efforts which do not provide tangible personal rewards but solely an internal sense of having made a difference. For example, volunteerism. Teaching may not be easy, but neither are most jobs/careers, a growing number of which may require employees to be on call and leave family/friends at a moment's notice to work 24/7/365.
Some may therefore agree with the article and also the comment (at the link, following the article) which states words to the effect that having a charity mindset may also be condescending toward the pupils and therefore denigrate them.
This is not to disparage educators or those who seek to go into the teaching profession. It is merely taking a realistic look at the tangible personal benefits which are offered, in general.
