Why teachers keep teaching despite low pay and overload?

[Flamingo]

God bless all of these teachers in Argentina. My friend teaches and she said it is a thankless and very low paying job in Argentina. I had no idea they made so little.

Día del Maestro: pese a la caída salarial y la sobrecarga de tareas, por qué eligen enseñar

Más de un millón de docentes conmemoran su día en un contexto signado por los sueldos más bajos de los últimos 20 años, la multiplicación de demandas sociales, la violencia y la pérdida de autoridad. Sin embargo, las educadoras consultadas en esta nota aseguran que la tarea sigue teniendo sentido

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[Uncle Wong]

I met a teacher my last trip. She didn't make much but she was very satisfied with her job and helping kids.

 

[GlasgowJohn]

My school fees for my kid are now higher than in Europe.

There is no way that the teachers here are making even 50% of a European salary

 

[Betsy Ross]

My school fees for my kid are now higher than in Europe.

There is no way that the teachers here are making even 50% of a European salary

Wow surprising. How much are you paying per month @GlasgowJohn? What do you think the teachers at the school are making? There has to be a breaking point. It's expensive here for the low salaries.

 

[GlasgowJohn]

@Betsy Ross , sorry I missed this.
Last month's fee was USD$750 - next month close to 800
That's what my friends in Europe are paying

Teachers here earn between 600 and 700 per month in the private sector
But many will do extra hours in different schools to build up their earnings

These are my estimates, so I stand to be corrected if necessary

 

[Wally]

@Betsy Ross , sorry I missed this.
Last month's fee was USD$750 - next month close to 800
That's what my friends in Europe are paying

Teachers here earn between 600 and 700 per month in the private sector
But many will do extra hours in different schools to build up their earnings

These are my estimates, so I stand to be corrected if necessary

Damn I had no idea teachers made that little in the private sector. Is this true @GlasgowJohn with the more expensive private schools? How much do those teachers earn? Prices keep going up on schools here. I just assumed their salaries were keeping up pace.

 

[GlasgowJohn]

I am not sure about the top schhols but it is certainly tRUe with the mid range schools in CABA and in te province.

They have the same salary agreement as state schools but will get a small plus for being in th eprivate secor.

They get all the percentage increases that the teachers in th state sytem get.

 

[BA Bound]

I am not sure about the top schhols but it is certainly tRUe with the mid range schools in CABA and in te province.

They have the same salary agreement as state schools but will get a small plus for being in th eprivate secor.

They get all the percentage increases that the teachers in th state sytem get.

I guess teachers everywhere don't make too much money in the public sector. We don't pay teachers enough!

 

[dark]

Totally agree, teachers’ salaries in Argentina are very low, and it’s even worse in the disability sector and for special education teachers. These professionals do essential work, often with small groups and very specific needs, yet they are facing cuts from the government. Many teachers end up holding three different positions or doing multiple substitute shifts, working all day just to earn a somewhat decent salary. Not only are they underpaid, but they also deal with heavy workloads and a lack of resources, making their daily work much harder. They truly deserve far more recognition and support than they receive.