Post by W.T.Faulkner on Jun 7, 2013 7:41:46 GMT -5
I can see why this is annoying, and I wouldn't share it, but yeah -- especially in schools where school nurses, counselors and other things are luxuries -- these responsibilities fall on the teachers.
I just want to say that I think teachers are amazing and have to do a lot of hard work, but some of the things are just funny. Party planner, decorator...
Yeah, we do a lot of this stuff, but it doesn't make it our job, it's not our specialties, and it's demeaning to those whose professions the poster is claiming to "do." Especially the Mom and Dad. No one can take the job of Mom and Dad. Teachers have a lot of fucking responsibilities. But they aren't the only profession that takes dedication, sacrifice, and abuse from the public.
This poster is akin to Think of the Soldiers. Think of the mofucking teachers.
I GET THE EYE ROLL! I DO! lol. Like I said before, I'd never share shit like this. And I do know other jobs have other tasks.
But it is accurate, at least for me, where I am (city high school).
I totally get that. But every job could make a martyr list.
Oh, I know it. My job is far more pleasant than many. My friends who are nurses could write a list like this that would shame mine. I wish teachers would slow the martyr roll, much of the time.
I think a lot of the self-martyrdom comes from feeling worthless in the eyes of the public, since teachers (at least where I am) get very little say in any kind of bigger-picture decision-making, and then are usually the first to be laid off or blamed.
Granted, again - that's how it is with a lot of jobs, and I know that.
I GET THE EYE ROLL! I DO! lol. Like I said before, I'd never share shit like this. And I do know other jobs have other tasks.
But it is accurate, at least for me, where I am (city high school).
I totally get that. But every job could make a martyr list.
Really? Those poor big bankers who got bailed out by the taxpayers and proceeded to take trips to resorts and pay themselves as CEO millions...they are such martyrs.
Ugh. I hate people who become a martyr about their jobs because they have soooo much that they take on. I'm a nanny that works almost full time to a 5 year old with special needs and a 2 year old. I could make a hell of a list, but that's my job and I know what it consists of and I don't need to remind people how hard I work.
I totally get that. But every job could make a martyr list.
Really? Those poor big bankers who got bailed out by the taxpayers and proceeded to take trips to resorts and pay themselves as CEO millions...they are such martyrs.
I think a lot of the self-martyrdom comes from feeling worthless in the eyes of the public, since teachers (at least where I am) get very little say in any kind of bigger-picture decision-making, and then are usually the first to be laid off or blamed.
Um...this is a lot of jobs. I have no say in the direction of my company, and I probably wouldn't know if a lay-off was coming.
Yeah, we do a lot of this stuff, but it doesn't make it our job, it's not our specialties, and it's demeaning to those whose professions the poster is claiming to "do." Especially the Mom and Dad. No one can take the job of Mom and Dad. Teachers have a lot of fucking responsibilities. But they aren't the only profession that takes dedication, sacrifice, and abuse from the public.
This poster is akin to Think of the Soldiers. Think of the mofucking teachers.
I don't think the purpose of the meme is to suggest that teachers are the only people who lots of responsibilities. I am not a K-12 educator, but I believe the poster is in response to increasing anti-intellectual environment in the U.S. (and perhaps elsewhere?) that derides teachers. In certain parts of the US (like the state that I am in), teachers are routinely attacked by politicians and parents; education is always on the chopping block during state budgetary talks; and one party even in their platform eschews "critical thinking." It is clear to me why some teachers may feel the need to try to counteract this impression...
Really? Those poor big bankers who got bailed out by the taxpayers and proceeded to take trips to resorts and pay themselves as CEO millions...they are such martyrs.
Lol...even them.
My dad isn't a banker nor a CEO, but he is a controller of a huge, multi-million dollar company in our area. He makes a LOT of money - more than I'll ever be able to dream about - and I'm sure some people put him in the class of "cushy wealthy businessman." But even he goes through a hell of a lot of stress that raises his blood pressure to unhealthy levels. The man works 90 hours a week sometimes and is responsible for the jobs and livelihood of hundreds of people; I'll never have that resting on my shoulders, and I'd never want to.
I totally get that. But every job could make a martyr list.
Really? Those poor big bankers who got bailed out by the taxpayers and proceeded to take trips to resorts and pay themselves as CEO millions...they are such martyrs.
Of course they are!!
When they're booking a flight to Paris, they're a travel agent! When they're trying to find a decent lobster, they're a cook! When they're wiping off the gold toilet seat, they're a maid!
I think a lot of the self-martyrdom comes from feeling worthless in the eyes of the public, since teachers (at least where I am) get very little say in any kind of bigger-picture decision-making, and then are usually the first to be laid off or blamed.
Um...this is a lot of jobs. I have no say in the direction of my company, and I probably wouldn't know if a lay-off was coming.
I agree you have to wear a lot of hats as a teacher. That's what I effing signed up for. I'm not suffering, I'm not wanting people to feel sorry for me. I love my job and I do want to see some changes education (who doesn't??), but JFC, every single job is hard. Even when I was working in a deli in a grocery store it was not easy dealing with assholes all day and frying chicken all day, but I sure as hell didn't make a poster about about how I do so many jobs in the deli department!!
Redirecting my clients to customer service = operator Proof-reading my own emails = English teacher Talking to my clients about product issues = therapist Driving my car to my appointments = chauffeur Making my lunch = chef Being on GBCN all day = "market research expert"