[lbo-talk] Re: Too much $$

[Steven McGraw]

At 04:52 PM 4/27/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>At 11:14 AM 04/26/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>>As well it should be.  I've seen how hard the engineering students work.
>>Getting 2 humanities degrees has, on the other hand, felt like a mild
>>supplement to my leisure activities, ie reading and writing about things
>>that interest me.  Why should I expect to make a lot of money doing what I
>>love?
>
>Presumably those getting engineering degrees love that work too. The point 
>is that a teacher or a professor should be making a living wage. Many 
>don't. Especially those in expensive urban centers: NYC, bay area, Boston, 
>etc.  For example, I could not support my family on a teacher's wage. In a 
>few years, my son will be out of college. At that time, when all I have to 
>worry about is one kid, I may be able to afford teaching.
>
>Joanna
>

Let's try not to conflate high school teachers with university professors.