Teachers only?

Question

Do teachers teach students for the money or just because they enjoy it?

Answer 1

It's definitely not for the money :)  Believe me, teachers could make a whole lot more elsewhere, for a lot less stress.

Teachers teach because they love it - they love to see the light bulb go off over their students' heads, to help them truly understand something.  They feel that it's important to prepare kids for their futures.

(There are some that are just riding out the last few years till retirement, granted, but most do so because there are things that they enjoy about it.)

Answer 2

They certainly don't go into it for the money.  There are so many more professions that offer more money with a 4 year degree.  Teachers teach because they love to teach, at least at the beginning.

Answer 3

It has to be for the students cuz the money just ain't there.

Answer 4

they enjoy it and money

sorry im not a teacher=]

Answer 5

It's definitely not for the money.  I know people who didn't spend 4 years in college and work much less stressful jobs and make more than I do!  Teachers go into teaching because they have a passion for it and a love for children/students.  If I didn't enjoy what I do, I wouldn't stay.

Answer 6

Definitely not the $$$.  I've made twice as much money at other jobs.  I ENJOY it!!

Answer 7

I teach because it's a job that allows me to have my own space and it gives me time to spend with my kids and take care of my kids over the summer. Teaching is fun. I don't plan on doing it forever, but it's the perfect job for me right now. You can actually make good money if you move up in the field.

Answer 8

Def. not for the money- we get paid dirt!!!!!!!! I def. teach because I like it....but sometimes I think I made a wrong decision because the money just isn't enough....

Answer 9

It's definitely NOT for the money! I would not be teaching if I wanted to make money. I have been teaching since 1986 and yes I enjoy it. Do I enjoy it every day, every year? No. But, I know I have touched many lives over the years and taught them much more than my subject matter.