Protests In Wisconsin

[sceniczip]

^^^Teachers at my school aren't concerned. I'm not either at this point. I'm hoping to get a job at a Catholic school, which you don't have the same retirement system. Even if I'm at a public school though I'm still going to set up my own retirement fund in addition to STRS. It's what we've been advised to do and I think it's a pretty good idea. Mom told me starting with my first paycheck I should start putting money away even if it's only $20.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by sceniczip

^^^Teachers at my school aren't concerned. I'm not either at this point. I'm hoping to get a job at a Catholic school, which you don't have the same retirement system. Even if I'm at a public school though I'm still going to set up my own retirement fund in addition to STRS. It's what we've been advised to do and I think it's a pretty good idea. Mom told me starting with my first paycheck I should start putting money away even if it's only $20.

I don't think everyone has been advised to do that, hence, the freaking out.

It's smart, though.

[sceniczip]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I don't think everyone has been advised to do that, hence, the freaking out.

It's smart, though.

You're right, I don't think they have. They are starting to tell us new teachers that though because they mentioned it at our one student teaching meeting. I think it's also hard because how many 22 year olds are thinking about their retirement? Unless they have someone to guide them through the whole process. One meeting during student teaching though probably doesn't get the point across!