Wondering why there's so much hate for teachers?

[Nannyogg134]

I've just been reading some responses to another thread concerning teachers and working over summer and there's a real mix of thoughts. I know that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but I'm always very taken back by the amount of negative comments regarding teachers (especially regarding workload and school holidays.)

I've taught in a state secondary school for almost 13 years and I came to the job after working in a care home for a few years. There are pros and cons; the school holidays are great (and yes, they are unpaid- teachers are paid per day of their contract, this is term time only, the wage is delivered over 12 monthly payments for ease of life.) However, there is no flexibility, so I rarely see my own children in sport's day, nativities, or even on parent's evening (if it clashes with something at my school.) Overall, I feel very passionately about giving my best to my students and extra time I spend on them feels mostly worthwhile.

However, whenever there is chat about teaching, the general feeling seems to be very negative. I'm just wondering where this seems to come from? Is it the classic 'horrible teacher' stereotype we see on TV etc.? Or is it a leftover from some of our own school days?

I suppose it's not really AIBU, more of a wondering where this issue comes from and if public view can ever be shifted?

That was a quick U turn.

This is is the issue though @Topgub teachers try and explain the issues facing schools and parents don’t want to hear. Schools are in a bad place now and it is only going to get worse. And who will get the blame, teachers!

When things aren’t great in the NHS, it’s the Government who usually gets the blame, not the nurses.

@bigfootisreal

How? I said they could/should complain about genuine issues not that I specifically want teachers to tell me their problems. I can't fix them. Only they can

@toomuchlaundry

Bollocks do they.

Nurses and otjer hcp (especially gps) are blamed for everything

You only have to read an nhs thread to see that

People blame the ones doing the job. It's natural

The govt isn't to blame because an individual teacher who could have been at work went off sick with a sniffle

(No, I don't think all teachers do that, yes I know most are very hard working and would never etc etc. Just like not all parents send in sick kids)

Topgub
Maybe read my post properly then.
I said teachers should share 'the problems.'
You then changed it to 'their problems.'

bigfootisreal

Shhh they don't like it when you point out that they twist things.

😂I've seen that!

I have to say, this thread is kind of a microcosm answer to the original question 😂

I think it boils down to an attitude of "we pay your wages" - I think all public services have a taste of this where some of the general public (stoked by the media and politicians) seem to resent them for getting paid (and asking for decent terms & conditions & pensions) not just doing it for love or clapping.