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Old 07-28-2010, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by AGDee View Post
I find it interesting, preciousjeni that you see education without experience as a no go because our districts here are trying to get the older teachers to retire (with early buy out packages) because they can hire 2 new grads for the same price as one older teacher. The more older teachers they can get to retire, the more staff they can keep/hire.
That's precisely why I said "in my area." It's different everywhere. My county is largely skilled working class (e.g.: construction, plumbers, electricians, nurses etc.). However, there is a lot of money here. The cause is the high level of political intervention and promotion. There is A LOT of money flowing through my area right now and our unemployment is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. But, the jobs being created are for contruction workers, plumbers, electricians, nurses, etc. because that's who is - and has been for decades - in power.

Still, anywhere you go, if you have a foot in the door to a skilled trade profession, you're likely to fare better than the academics in terms of job security.
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