BajaNomad

Teachers are blocking the San Ysidro border again

fdt - 10-2-2008 at 11:45 AM

http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Noticias/02102...







[Edited on 10-2-2008 by fdt]

For shame!

Dave - 10-2-2008 at 12:52 PM

By blocking the border, these teachers are preventing well-to-do TJ kids from getting a good education. ;D

Woooosh - 10-2-2008 at 01:28 PM

LOL. It isn't like a good education in Mexico will get you a good job anyway- it's all in who your family knows. Nepotism and cronyism are waaaay ahead of education.

Santiago - 10-2-2008 at 01:35 PM

Isn't the teacher behind the pickup drinking a Dos XX?

Those that can....

Dave - 10-2-2008 at 02:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Woooosh
Nepotism and cronyism are waaaay ahead of education.


Especially when it comes to educators. :lol:

I've often wondered about teachers striking for more pay. When did most figure out it was a low paying job?

After graduation? :rolleyes:

tjBill - 10-2-2008 at 02:19 PM

Glad I crossed at Otay today. :light:

Barry A. - 10-2-2008 at 02:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dave
Quote:
Originally posted by Woooosh
Nepotism and cronyism are waaaay ahead of education.


Especially when it comes to educators. :lol:

I've often wondered about teachers striking for more pay. When did most figure out it was a low paying job?

After graduation? :rolleyes:


-----my daughter in law makes 65K as an elementary school teacher------she is 33. 65K is "low pay"???? It is one devil of a lot more than I ever made as a professional (reads college grad) Ranger.

Barry

Keri - 10-2-2008 at 04:32 PM

I went across today at 9:45 and returned at 2:30, No problems either way. I was in front of and behind it. LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY,k

shari - 10-2-2008 at 05:26 PM

I beg to differ...as a university professor in baja I made about $2.50 an hour.
Also, we dont come from a wealthy mexican family and my daughter who is mexican educated is well on her way to a wonderful career and adulthood.

Woooosh - 10-2-2008 at 05:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Barry A.
Quote:
Originally posted by Dave
Quote:
Originally posted by Woooosh
Nepotism and cronyism are waaaay ahead of education.


Especially when it comes to educators. :lol:

I've often wondered about teachers striking for more pay. When did most figure out it was a low paying job?

After graduation? :rolleyes:


-----my daughter in law makes 65K as an elementary school teacher------she is 33. 65K is "low pay"???? It is one devil of a lot more than I ever made as a professional (reads college grad) Ranger.

Barry


She makes $65K a year in Mexico??!!!

tjBill - 10-2-2008 at 06:02 PM

65K sounds a little high for a teacher California. My brother has taught 10 years in LA Unified, has a masters degree and earns less than 65K.

Barry A. - 10-2-2008 at 08:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tjBill
65K sounds a little high for a teacher California. My brother has taught 10 years in LA Unified, has a masters degree and earns less than 65K.


-----she teaches in Oroville, CA and also has a Masters. 65K is what she tells me. It must be that high as they have just bought a new house, have two cars, and my son is a stay-at-home dad to the 2 little girls with no income of his own.

Barry

Woooosh - 10-3-2008 at 12:55 AM

Must be $165K to live like that in that area. The end is near. :)

fishbuck - 10-3-2008 at 01:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by shari
I beg to differ...as a university professor in baja I made about $2.50 an hour.
Also, we dont come from a wealthy mexican family and my daughter who is mexican educated is well on her way to a wonderful career and adulthood.


You guys are the richest Mexican family that I know!
Rich in friends and family and beautiful lifestyle... the kind of wealth that really matters.
I'd say that's why Sirena is on her way to a educated and happy adulthood! ;)

PS: Rich in fish too!!! Man I want to come down there and fish with you!!!

Alex - 10-3-2008 at 02:06 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dave
By blocking the border, these teachers are preventing well-to-do TJ kids from getting a good education. ;D


way to go!

Paulina - 10-3-2008 at 07:42 AM

What stops people from slowly driving on through them? Do any of the Teachers lie down in front of vehicles?

Just curious.
P<*)))>{

Those that can...teach

Ken Cooke - 10-4-2008 at 10:23 AM

I work with Special Needs adolescents, and I can't see myself doing anything else.

bajaandy - 10-4-2008 at 06:17 PM

Yeah Dave, I guess being an educator really sucks....
I teach high school wood shop, architecture and computer aided drafting. I live in San Diego and make more than Barry's daughter (and I do not have a masters degree). I designed, planned and built my own home from the ground up. (There goes your "those that can" argument.) I have summers off, a week off in November, two weeks in December and another one in spring. All nice time to visit Baja. Did I realize that teaching was not a high paying career right away? OF COURSE I DID. But then, getting rich financially is not why I picked my career.

As for the striking teachers... good for them. I hope they get what they want.

So then why strike?

Dave - 10-4-2008 at 07:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajaandy
Did I realize that teaching was not a high paying career right away? OF COURSE I DID. But then, getting rich financially is not why I picked my career.

As for the striking teachers... good for them. I hope they get what they want.


Or are you the only one blessed with foresight? :rolleyes:

Ken Cooke - 10-4-2008 at 10:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dave
Quote:
Originally posted by bajaandy
Did I realize that teaching was not a high paying career right away? OF COURSE I DID. But then, getting rich financially is not why I picked my career.

As for the striking teachers... good for them. I hope they get what they want.


Or are you the only one blessed with foresight? :rolleyes:


I have a good life, and I knew my profession wouldn't earn me $1 Million, either. But, its very rewarding work - helping educate those w/mental and physical handicaps.

mariposajim - 10-5-2008 at 05:32 AM

"Yeah" to all the teachers of the world.

Having worked for many years in the private sector as an employee and employer, I changed careers to become a 4th grade teacher. The most personally (not financially) rewarding job a person could have. The most difficult and challenging job by a long shot.

One personal gripe of mine is teaching somewhat disrespectful children whose parents are like dave and woosh. :bounce::bounce:

Jim

BajaGringo - 10-5-2008 at 09:43 AM

My sister gave up a high paying job in the corporate world to teach elementary school in Long Beach. Today she couldn't imagine doing anything else and I am extremely proud of her. Teachers are the most underpaid professionals today and deserve our support.

I salute them, north and south of the border...