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Post by Burnet44 on Dec 12, 2018 16:17:08 GMT -6
My youngest 26 and her husband just bought a 500k house in Cedar Park. This comes in under budget of 20% of their take home pay for a mortgage. I’m not saying pay is the only thing not to teach but in today’s economy there are a lot more ways to get ahead and do better for your family. My oldest is making more at 29 than I ever did. With the environment of education today there are more and different ways to make a living than we knew when we were younger. I’m posting this not to rag education but to help you be aware that there is a ton of opportunities out there that were not out there even 10 years ago. Please encourage you kids to see what’s out there Even if it’s non traditional. The economy has changed. Work has changed. Teaching is a noble profession but a lotta bs. It’s good to know that my kids will probably not have the same money struggles we did. Don’t get me wrong. We provided a decent life for our kids. That’s why they are in the position they are today. No student debt and a degree they can use. Always do better for your family and kids. Her paycheck for one month is more than my moms yearly salary. Elevate you kids to have it better than you.
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Post by Hoss on Dec 12, 2018 17:23:39 GMT -6
When I was in the oilfield, my best year I made a little over $180,000, & I loved the work I did. Money isn't everything. Even when things started to slow down in the oil gas industry i was still making over 120,000, but when my wife told me she was pregnant with my daughter I knew I wanted to be home with her. I tried to do the sales thing, but I have never been good at kissing an a$$ especially when the customer is a blithering idiot. That's when I crunched the numbers and we decided I could do what I really had a passion for, be home and support our family. I love coaching and doing my best to develop men of character. and I really think that is going to help influence my daughter to be a better person reaching for goals, more so than me not being around, or being miserable.
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Post by tcb on Dec 12, 2018 20:15:50 GMT -6
I have never doubted my decision. And when students ask me how being a teacher/coach is, I tell them the truth: that I'm happy I'm in this profession, that they may not eat as good as some of their friends, but they won't starve, that it's a profession that needs the best people working in it (now more than ever), and that it is extremely rewarding. I also tell them that ut is trash and they shouldn't go there.
I make about $80K and live in a $200K house that costs me $400 per month. My family is taken care of, and I get to see them each and every day (and almost all the weekends and summer).
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Post by Hoss on Dec 12, 2018 21:39:00 GMT -6
I was trying to pedal air compressors, not like what’s in your garage, but large 100+ hp Indistrial compressors as well as service plans. Had a service manager try to call me out in front of the owner of the company and ask, when are you going to take us out for lunch? My response was, when you buy something more than a $14 air filter.
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Post by Hoss on Dec 12, 2018 21:41:38 GMT -6
I have never doubted my decision. And when students ask me how being a teacher/coach is, I tell them the truth: that I'm happy I'm in this profession, that they may not eat as good as some of their friends, but they won't starve, that it's a profession that needs the best people working in it (now more than ever), and that it is extremely rewarding. I also tell them that ut is trash and they shouldn't go there. I make about $80K and live in a $200K house that costs me $400 per month. My family is taken care of, and I get to see them each and every day (and almost all the weekends and summer). I couldn’t agree more brother. |
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Post by acsl8ter on Dec 13, 2018 8:56:51 GMT -6
man....I need some of the opportunities you guys are getting...I would get out in a heartbeat....stud...you hiring? lol
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Post by moxWASmybackup on Dec 13, 2018 8:58:29 GMT -6
man....I need some of the opportunities you guys are getting...I would get out in a heartbeat....stud...you hiring? lol I though AC was Stud? This perplexes me. |
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Post by acsl8ter on Dec 13, 2018 9:01:51 GMT -6
man....I need some of the opportunities you guys are getting...I would get out in a heartbeat....stud...you hiring? lol I though AC was Stud? This perplexes me. bwhahaha....I wish I was making stud money.. |
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Post by Hoss on Dec 13, 2018 9:08:13 GMT -6
man....I need some of the opportunities you guys are getting...I would get out in a heartbeat....stud...you hiring? lol  |
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Post by acsl8ter on Dec 13, 2018 9:10:35 GMT -6
man....I need some of the opportunities you guys are getting...I would get out in a heartbeat....stud...you hiring? lol If I get an opportunity I will be out....until then...I will continue to do this crap..... |
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Post by Hoss on Dec 13, 2018 9:13:25 GMT -6
If I get an opportunity I will be out....until then...I will continue to do this crap..... That's just awesome that you feel this way. Not that I was unsure about this, but for someone to call the profession they do, the profession that has the most direct impact on the development of kids to functioning adults, "crap" tells me that your character is about 6 inches lower than whale sh!t. |
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Post by Hoss on Dec 13, 2018 9:14:12 GMT -6
I definitely want to be on a staff with a bunch of guys like you.
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Post by acsl8ter on Dec 13, 2018 9:19:56 GMT -6
I definitely want to be on a staff with a bunch of guys like you. If you were lucky.... |
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Post by acsl8ter on Dec 13, 2018 9:21:20 GMT -6
I definitely want to be on a staff with a bunch of guys like you. If you were lucky.... And by crap I am referring to all the classroom crap....not that I care what you think anyway....just clarifying for ya sweetheart... |
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Post by Hoss on Dec 13, 2018 9:28:30 GMT -6
And by crap I am referring to all the classroom crap....not that I care what you think anyway....just clarifying for ya sweetheart... I must have struck a nerve for you to try and explain yourself. Even in the classroom I love what I do. I love history, I love teaching it in a way that these kids grasp it and are entertained by it. but hey, that just me. |
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Post by acsl8ter on Dec 13, 2018 9:40:23 GMT -6
And by crap I am referring to all the classroom crap....not that I care what you think anyway....just clarifying for ya sweetheart... I must have struck a nerve for you to try and explain yourself. Even in the classroom I love what I do. I love history, I love teaching it in a way that these kids grasp it and are entertained by it. but hey, that just me. no...no nerve....I do not like the classroom.... |
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Post by givepullorpitch on Dec 13, 2018 9:50:00 GMT -6
I will make a strange statement. The greatest rewards in teaching and coaching come after you quit. After spending 39 years in this business, I can’t go anywhere without meeting formers who are making a difference. It is a shame time doesn’t run backwards. I wish you guys questioning your mission could see 30 years from now. That’s if you are really good. If you suck, I hope you make a lot of money in the oilfield.
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Post by strongdog on Dec 13, 2018 9:55:33 GMT -6
I had the opportunity to leave coaching about 2 years ago (oil field, working for a buddy of mine). The money was unbelievable but I couldn't pull the trigger. I knew I'd hate going to work everyday. I enjoy teaching, coaching, and the brotherhood of coaching too much. Has the education profession gone south, yes, but I feel like it's the reason I was put on this earth. I don't knock anyone for getting out, you gotta do what is best for you and your family.
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Post by tonymontana on Dec 13, 2018 10:13:19 GMT -6
If I get an opportunity I will be out....until then...I will continue to do this crap..... That's just awesome that you feel this way. Not that I was unsure about this, but for someone to call the profession they do, the profession that has the most direct impact on the development of kids to functioning adults, "crap" tells me that your character is about 6 inches lower than whale sh!t.So acsl8ter is FBS?? |
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Post by Lebowski on Dec 13, 2018 10:15:54 GMT -6
I didn't get in this business to make money.
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