Raise The Alarm Because Here Are 35 Real Reasons Why Teachers Are Leaving Their Jobs In Record Numbers

The system failed them and for some reason we are told the teachers are still to blame

Chelsi

• Published in Interesting
• September 12, 2022

They say that if you do what you love, you will never have to work a day in your life. That was obviously a lie that was fed to us.

Take teaching for example where passion plays a big role in career longevity. Public and private schools count on the passion and dedication of their educators to mask a lot of the problems and issues they have to tackle on a daily basis.

Teachers have the all-important job of imparting knowledge to our nation's young children. On the flip side, their job is unenviable simply because of what's expected of them.

Their job entails a lot of effort and hard work but their wages are inhumanly low. Year after year they are called heroes to drown out their pleas for a liveable wage, funding for programs, and school materials.

On top of that, they work in increasingly dangerous environments where disaster can strike at any time. It's no surprise that teachers are leaving the profession in droves.

The exodus began in 2020 in the middle of the pandemic. The resignation escalated in 2021 when 500,000 private school teachers left their jobs and an additional 800,000 local and state educators handed in their notices.

Some politicians are surprised by the "shortage" as if the writing on the wall hasn't been there for years. They are framing the issue as if it was the educators' fault.

Reading the politician's ridiculous tweets and watching their interviews about the matter is infuriating. Teachers took it upon themselves to educate them, and us, about the realities of their thankless profession.

1. They aren't even worried about themselves. This is maddening.

2. They are humans who have bills to pay and their salary is simply not enough for the amount of work they do

3. Oh, what joy it is to live in their bubble

4. You would think they would be decent to the people who spend at least 8 hours a day with their children

5. None of the previous problems in education were addressed and then the pandemic hit

6. Can't believe that retail is less stressful than a career in education

7. And they're just supposed to take it

8. "I did not see this coming! Why are they so selfish and cause problems!?"

9. They are too busy putting out unnecessary fires and have little time left to actually impart knowledge

10. Some adults don't parent their kids and expect the teachers to raise their children

11. This is not what an experienced teacher deserves

12. Imagine dedicating a good chunk of your fortune and almost a decade of your life to work in your dream profession only to be told you're not good enough to earn a living wage

13. The videos that go viral are enough proof

14. It's a thankless job

15. Why should anyone sacrifice their quality of life, mental health, and happiness for horrible pay?

16. Why would they choose to suffer in their field when there are other more fulfilling careers?

17. Some teachers earn less than $50,000 a year while they work at least 80 hours a week

18. There are enough teachers — they aren't just willing to be exploited anymore.

19. Unless the problems are solved, qualified and well-intentioned educators are never coming back

20. Teachers are the scum of the earth for *checks notes* teaching their students about American history

21. Okay then, let's infect the children

22. How dare you ask my child to be responsible!

23. Oh yeah, they can die at any moment because politicians prefer thoughts and prayers instead of legislating an actual solution

24. I personally would like to know more about these "snowplow parents," please

25. How is this legal?

26. Teachers shouldn't have to risk their health because of the grandstanding of other irresponsible adults

27. Somehow they're selfish for leaving their underpaying careers

28. Who had "teachers fighting for money to buy school supplies" in their downfall of society bingo?

29. It's steadily getting worse and we are just watching it fall apart

30. They are expected to do tasks that are beyond their job description and work hours but their paycheck doesn't reflect it

It is not at all surprising that teachers are quitting their jobs for more lucrative careers. There are news reports citing headhunters specifically hiring former educators because of their skills — they retain information quickly, impart knowledge, and perform amazingly well during high-pressure situations.

Platitudes, a dedicated day, and calling them heroes are no longer enough to make teachers believe that there aren't glaring problems in the system. Until the problems are addressed and solved, the exodus of highly skilled educators will continue.

Chelsi