Teachers asking for free supplies again

[vmax]

This gets old.
They knew they were starting a profession that doesn't pay that well. They get on social media each year this time and post list of things they want and expect other people to buy then because I guess the school won't buy it.

What would be any different for a welder going on Facebook and posting a list of things he needs to start his new job?

Or how about a Nurse, or police officer?

These teachers are even posting their amazon list so you can go there and buy their stuff and send it to their house.

I put both kids thru homeschooling. I paid for everything myself.
I never ask anyone for anything, I never even thought of it.
I did this while still paying my school taxes.

I think anyone starting a new job should try this now. Just start posting what you need to start your job and let the bleeding hearts buy your stuff for you

 

[TXAZ]

I taught high school science for a short time I’m with the teachers on this one. There are a lot of students who can’t afford the supplies. You could easily spend $2-3 grand on little stuff that comes up.
I’m not aware of other salaried jobs where you have to pay for consumables Out of your own pocket.

 

[vmax]

self employed welder
self employed landscaper
Independent truck driver
restaurant owner
carpenter
mechanic

There are plenty of jobs besides teaching where there are alot of expenses that are needed but you don't see people going on social media asking everyone else to buy it for them.

 

[Southpaw]

I’m not aware of other salaried jobs where you have to pay for consumables Out of your own pocket.

"Have to buy"? If they don't then what?

Seems to me that the teachers buying these supplies exacerbates the problem.

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

I spent 5 grand this week on tools for my job. I didn't ask anyone to help.

 

[TXAZ]

self employed welder
self employed landscaper
Independent truck driver
restaurant owner
carpenter
mechanic

There are plenty of jobs besides teaching where there are alot of expenses that are needed but you don't see people going on social media asking everyone else to buy it for them.

Self employed is not salaried. You set your own price for time or piece work. Teachers don’t have that luxury.

 

[MountainGirl]

"Have to buy"? If they don't then what?

Seems to me that the teachers buying these supplies exacerbates the problem.

This.
If public schools are taxpayer funded, required supplies should be provided by the schools. But as long as someone is willing to pay for it out of their own pocket - why would the schools not just let them? Pffft.

 

[vmax]

Self employed is not salaried. You set your own price for time or piece work. Teachers don’t have that luxury.

They could have become a nurse or welder
They knew the deal going into the job. They made the choice but want everyone else to pay for it.

 

[vmax]

"Have to buy"? If they don't then what?

Seems to me that the teachers buying these supplies exacerbates the problem.

Good point.

The more the teachers provide or ask for then the "administrators" with bigger salaries than the teachers can drive around to more "conferences" in big Suburbans bought for by the taxpayers

 

[Lonesome Dove]

I spent 5 grand this week on tools for my job. I didn't ask anyone to help.

Two different worlds.

 

[Vaquero]

Good point.

The more the teachers provide or ask for then the "administrators" with bigger salaries than the teachers can drive around to more "conferences" in big Suburbans bought for by the taxpayers

I was passed by a convoy of isd marked suburbans. All from the same school.
All with 2 occupants.

 

[Darqhelmet]

Nope. They barely “teach” as is.

Don’t buy anything and let the schools pay for. Blood suckers pull the most money by far in taxes and they a glorified baby sitters at best.

 

[vmax]

I was passed by a convoy of isd marked suburbans. All from the same school.
All with 2 occupants.

Oh yeah and it's always funny that on the Friday after Thanksgiving there just happens to be "conferences " in Abilene and all of the outlying ISDs have taxpayer paid for vehicles in the mall of Abilene parking lot and restaurants all over town.
Funny coincidence as many non retail places are shut down.

 

[Sam Colt]

Nope. They barley “teach” as is.

Don’t buy anything and let the schools pay for. Blood suckers pull the most money by far in taxes and they a glorified baby sitters at best.

*barely.

QFT

 

[FireInTheWire]

They can sure afford new stadiums...

 

[deemus]

I make it a point to buy a couple teachers stuff every year.

$45K salary.

Works 50+ hours a week. But however much they work, there’s no bonus or increased pay. Not unusual to spend 2-3 hours at home each night grading papers because they can’t do it during the day.

The one I usually buy stuff for is an ESL teacher. Most of those kids families cant afford all the stuff they need. So some of the stuff becomes group items they all share. A big box of crayons they have to take turns with, etc.

Not to mention the restrictions they teach under now. I may or may not have had my back porch painted red a few times. These kids can’t be punished like we were. And they act like it.

 

[Enigma57]

Don't forget the free school supplies fairs going on around the towns and cities. The free stuff crowd show up in their new SUV's and talking on their new iPhones while waiting in line to get their kid(s) school supplies for the year.

 

[Brains]

At my kids elementary they've posted a signup so parents can stock the snacks in the teacher's lounge.

 

[popper]

That stuff isn't free, just doesn't cost the teachers. Let's see, when I was a kid, cigar box, books, 3 #2 pencils and sharpener, crayons. All provided by my PARENTS!
So maybe the kids folks have to miss a cowboys game or something? Dump the kids iphone hrs? Yes there are poor kids. But 'free' breakfast, lunch and probably dinner?

 

[Brains]

Supplies are over 100 bucks a year now, comes in a big 20 pound box.