Alex Buscemi
There’s no getting around it: teachers in America are wildly underpaid.
This 40-year-old teacher, armed with a master’s degree and 12 years of teaching experience, pulls in a modest $53,000 a year while juggling a hefty student loan debt.
Meanwhile, his 18-year-old son took up a trade rather than a traditional profession. And he was shocked when he realized how much more money his son was making.
This eye-opening comparison sheds light on why public education is in shambles and why some people are rethinking the value of a college degree.
Keep going for the full story, as shared in the r/teachers Reddit thread.
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