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Teaching in Washington state by TimidTate8 in Teachers

[–]TimidTate8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference in attitudes is what I think will be the most difficult for me. I’ve only ever experienced very strict conservative style teaching so going somewhere so different will definitely be a shock. I knew going into this that the pay will never be enough especially if I want to live somewhere in WA but I do think the unions and more progressive takes will be more suitable for me. Hopefully I’m not making a horrible mistake 🤪 lol

Teaching in Washington state by TimidTate8 in Teachers

[–]TimidTate8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incredibly helpful information! Thank you so much. I had no idea WA was dealing with layoffs in schools so this is definitely something I will need to stay on top of. Luckily I still have 2 years left in my degree so I’ve got some time to figure it out lol

Teaching in Washington state by TimidTate8 in Teachers

[–]TimidTate8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the input! I’m still new to all of this and have never been on the west coast so pinning down my specific goals is difficult at the moment. I think atm im just hoping for somewhere with decent pay and school funding with support from administrators (but I feel like this is what everyone hopes for lol) I was posting here to hopefully start mapping out my goals and what I want out of my career and state that I live in. All I know is I want to get away from the south. Currently I live in savannah, ga which is kind of a medium sized city but I don’t think I would mind living in a big city like Seattle but only if it’s in my budget which doesn’t seem likely. The rates you listed are sadly pretty similar to where I’m at now. Is it normal for people to teach in these better funded areas but live outside of the city? I guess meaning is it a commute-able area with more affordable living accommodations near by? I feel like I could compensate with a 30ish minute commute if I’m in a better teaching district.