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“A student with known mental issues brought his backpack to my class and all I could think was, well, at least if I get shot I won’t have to go to work tomorrow.”
“I was awarded Teacher of the Year and it felt good for about 30 seconds.”
“Some of the stupidest people I have ever met are fellow teachers.”
“Whenever someone tells me they’re going to school for teaching, it takes an enormous amount of effort not to scream out, ‘DON’T DO IT!’”
“A mom said her daughter has an imaginary unicorn friend which I should fully include in the class, provide materials for, and call by name.”
“I was a SPED teacher for 19 years. As the job became too dangerous, I decided to become a school custodian. I have never been happier and it pays more too!”
“The principal once asked me to come in on a Sunday and then berated me until I cried. The vice principal felt so bad he bought me lunch.”
“I’m going through a bad divorce but education is the most abusive relationship I’ve ever been in.”
“The new principal took 60% of the library books out and replaced them with TV screens.”
“An elementary teacher was told, ‘Fuck you, Miss! I’m going to call you Mrs.Garbage! by a student. The school psychologist said this was a good thing because he viewed the teacher as his mother.”
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Teacher Misery
An important book for teachers and non-teachers alike, Teacher Misery perfectly encapsulates the comical misery that has become the teaching profession.
More Teacher Misery
More Teacher Misery Morris tackles even more of the hilarious, unbelievable, and completely absurd experiences of teachers around the country.
What It’s Really Like
What It’s Really Like includes stories from teachers around the U.S. that will equally break your heart and give you the motivation to keep going in this profession.