tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23166489.post8657535989825889872..comments2024-02-02T15:48:05.775-06:00Comments on Stinkbumps the Wonder Boy!: On The Brighter SideJenn-Jenn, the Mother Henhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01850119465505660438noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23166489.post-22483116734097090482010-05-17T08:54:11.688-05:002010-05-17T08:54:11.688-05:00Jessi, those are Federal programs, so they apply i...Jessi, those are Federal programs, so they apply in all 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories.<br /><br />And my fingers stuttered. I meant "$17,000" not $17.00. Whoops! Big difference, there! And, of course, one of the biggest advantages I didn't mention is the school breaks (and the fact that the going rate down here for 1st year teachers with no experience is about 162% of what I make as a secretary. I know I'll never be rich as an educator, I'll have to put up with a lot of bureaucracy, and there will be days when I'll wonder what I was thinking, but I think - overall - I'll be happier and more fulfilled as an educator.Jenn-Jenn, the Mother Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850119465505660438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23166489.post-48714564454516894272010-05-16T16:01:04.407-05:002010-05-16T16:01:04.407-05:00Hmm...
Well, first of all, congrats on the optim...Hmm... <br /><br />Well, first of all, congrats on the optimism and all the forward motion. That's what I lack most so I understand a little motion making you happy.<br /><br />Secondly, I'm intrigued about the advantages of persuing teaching. Is that national stuff or state stuff?Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00777169606653222027noreply@blogger.com