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What we're trying to say is that being a teacher is a wonderful responsibility, not just an avenue for getting two weeks off at Christmas so you can jet off to the Bahamas. You won't be able to afford it on a teacher's salary anyway.

But wait… there's more. You'll have to do a lot more than make lesson plans when you get into the classroom. Along with the pure teaching of classes, teachers at all levels must also:Grade testsHold conferences with parentsAttend school meetingsFor extra pay, teachers often lead extracurricular activities (such as the school play or the Senior Yearbook)

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rarely realize exactly what they are getting themselves into

demanding and a stressful occupation

180-190 days a year, but teachers work at night, on weekends, on holidays. During the summer, teachers evaluate the previous school year and prepare for the forthcoming year, developing materials and curriculum