This is the most interesting time of year for teachers.
We are very disliked at this time of year because summer vacation is on the way. People really hate that we have so much vacation time. Common misconception is that we have vacation. In all honesty, we do have time off. But it is not paid time off. Yes we do get a cheque at the end of the school year, but common unknown fact is that our nine month salary is prorated over the 12 month period. We are not truly paid over the summer.

Then there is the idea of next year. Course selection. Never will you see adults kick and scream like you will over the next two weeks. It is not pretty. Don't get me wrong, it is our sanity that is at stake. It is the difference between what we teach and what we struggle through next year. It is a very tricky science.

But I hesitate to even post this as I know that many people will get the wrong idea.

Each job has it challenges, and I respect that. I guess I assume that everyone will realize that unless they have experience in someone elses job that they should not comment on it. Is that me being too idealistic again?

I think so.

Off to Montreal for my annual exam with the airline. Fingers crossed......

Have a great one

K