I have an interview for a teaching position at the high-school. Never in a million years would I have thought about teaching but I just happened to bump into a lady and was asking if they were hiring for maintenance in their facility. After telling her I am an electrician by trade but know pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical, welding etc. she started picking my brain asking me how I am with teenagers and other stuff. Come to find out they're starting a huge vocational program for kids who don't plan on college.
I'm in a very red part of the state and the kids want to be blue collar so I may have found my calling. I'm in my early forties so I think 20 years teaching would be a great way to get a retirement, make the world better and not have to beat up my body. I always feel bad seeing guys on jobsites still swinging a hammer after sixty.
The vocational classes are the ones that the high school students enjoy and work the hardest at learning! Go for it! I just recently retired from teaching high school (29 years -science). The more hands on and real life you make your class the more they will work and enjoy it. Iām from a very red part of Texas.
I never got any B,C or D's in high-school, my transcript was straight A's and F's. I never missed shop class or science among others but it was very apparent to all my teachers that I was very intelligent but only showed it when I cared about a subject. I've done every drug you can imagine and I'm a recovering alcoholic. I was rebellious student and apprentice that took WAY longer than most to grow up.
I was offered $45 an hour with $160 a day per diem to go to Jackson Hole Wyoming for a 6 month project. I know the temptation of staying in a Hilton making 10k a month and as much as I'd like to believe that I'd get a VRBO in the sticks and just fly fish and explore Yellowstone in my spare time I'd probably end up partying and chasing women.
I prayed, meditated and asked those with more wisdom for their thoughts. Most everything pointed towards finding steady work here to start rebuilding a life. I started asking myself what I can do to make a real difference because wiring ski lodges and shopping malls isn't exactly a significant contribution to society. I think my path crossed with that lady for a reason. There's honor in passing knowledge to the next generation and I was the laziest, wildest, most rebellious shithead teenager and young adult of my generation, who better than me to teach these kids? I already know every trick in the book.
I'm gonna take it if they offer it. Even the low salary isn't a problem because I'd eventually end up with a pool of slave labor lol. Give the best students a job after graduating and turn them into a badass journeyman as I contract on the side... or start a staffing agency getting them fitted with the right contractor in a suitable trade for their personality.
Great perspective! I hope it works out for you. Lots to be said for teachers that have actual real like experiences and skills.
I know a guy that used to steal cars, wreck them for fun, didn't care about school and fought people just for fun.
He learned from his mistakes and is putting 150% into making sure his 4 kids DON'T go down the path he did. His kids are super polite, honor roll, and do their chores willingly......or else. š
Having kids calmed down a lot of my friends and family, I was too selfish and there was a tragedy involving the only girl I'd have had children with. Kinda kicked off my drinking and "what does it matter" phase of my life. Dealing with a bunch teenagers might be atonement for my sins kek! Lord knows I was a pain in the ass.
I have an interview for a teaching position at the high-school. Never in a million years would I have thought about teaching but I just happened to bump into a lady and was asking if they were hiring for maintenance in their facility. After telling her I am an electrician by trade but know pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical, welding etc. she started picking my brain asking me how I am with teenagers and other stuff. Come to find out they're starting a huge vocational program for kids who don't plan on college.
I'm in a very red part of the state and the kids want to be blue collar so I may have found my calling. I'm in my early forties so I think 20 years teaching would be a great way to get a retirement, make the world better and not have to beat up my body. I always feel bad seeing guys on jobsites still swinging a hammer after sixty.
The vocational classes are the ones that the high school students enjoy and work the hardest at learning! Go for it! I just recently retired from teaching high school (29 years -science). The more hands on and real life you make your class the more they will work and enjoy it. Iām from a very red part of Texas.
I never got any B,C or D's in high-school, my transcript was straight A's and F's. I never missed shop class or science among others but it was very apparent to all my teachers that I was very intelligent but only showed it when I cared about a subject. I've done every drug you can imagine and I'm a recovering alcoholic. I was rebellious student and apprentice that took WAY longer than most to grow up.
I was offered $45 an hour with $160 a day per diem to go to Jackson Hole Wyoming for a 6 month project. I know the temptation of staying in a Hilton making 10k a month and as much as I'd like to believe that I'd get a VRBO in the sticks and just fly fish and explore Yellowstone in my spare time I'd probably end up partying and chasing women.
I prayed, meditated and asked those with more wisdom for their thoughts. Most everything pointed towards finding steady work here to start rebuilding a life. I started asking myself what I can do to make a real difference because wiring ski lodges and shopping malls isn't exactly a significant contribution to society. I think my path crossed with that lady for a reason. There's honor in passing knowledge to the next generation and I was the laziest, wildest, most rebellious shithead teenager and young adult of my generation, who better than me to teach these kids? I already know every trick in the book.
I'm gonna take it if they offer it. Even the low salary isn't a problem because I'd eventually end up with a pool of slave labor lol. Give the best students a job after graduating and turn them into a badass journeyman as I contract on the side... or start a staffing agency getting them fitted with the right contractor in a suitable trade for their personality.
Great perspective! I hope it works out for you. Lots to be said for teachers that have actual real like experiences and skills.
I know a guy that used to steal cars, wreck them for fun, didn't care about school and fought people just for fun.
He learned from his mistakes and is putting 150% into making sure his 4 kids DON'T go down the path he did. His kids are super polite, honor roll, and do their chores willingly......or else. š
Having kids calmed down a lot of my friends and family, I was too selfish and there was a tragedy involving the only girl I'd have had children with. Kinda kicked off my drinking and "what does it matter" phase of my life. Dealing with a bunch teenagers might be atonement for my sins kek! Lord knows I was a pain in the ass.
You will make a very wise teacher. I hope you get the job, our kids need people who care about their futures.