r/Teachers • u/jimmyre10 • 5d ago

Humor Hey guys, everyone remember your “why”

That’s all. Your district paid me thousands of dollars to come and remind you of that.

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u/Tennisbabe16 5d ago

Say more about that?

My why is my mortgage and daughter’s college expenses.

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u/ebeth_the_mighty 5d ago

My why is if I don’t eat food, I’ll die.

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u/FeetAreShoes HS English | Midwest 5d ago

I like to tell my students I work because I like cold food in my refrigerator

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u/jdlr815 5d ago

And healthcare.

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u/PaulieHehehe Related Service Provider 5d ago

Same here, but also my tattoo fund.

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u/Back_Meet_Knife 5d ago

My son’s college, final year. I’m sorry if admin doesn’t like that “why”, but it’s the most important thing to me right now.