Whoo-hoo... Leave or Sit it out? Family discussions..

[BigBear]

As we all know, I am currently working in a field that I was not "schooled" for. Although for some reason I can do (backed up by supervisors recognitions and a few dinky "awards") other peoples' jobs here better than them... Anyways, I recently got a call to go to two interviews for two seperate jobs in my field that I have degrees for.

So, to stay or to go?

Regardless, I'll have to pray about it. But here's my delimma:

I am married, my wife's whole adulthood is established along with some great friends here. If we move, both of us are going to an unknown area.

Finances... we don't have them. The move would literally break us until my first paycheck. We would both be leaving "decent" jobs. I won't know the payscale they may offer until I actually sit down with them...

I am on track to get on a salaried/benefits position with my current job.

My current job is SOOOOO much easier than a teaching job with what will be a comparable salary and fewer hours. (A band director, in case you didn't know, will work a constant 60-80 hours a week for the full academic year, but only gets paid for 40. It just comes with the job. Yes they get unpaid summers, but they earn the time off. Please support your local Arts teachers.)

There are other things, such as the playing opportunites I've established here even though they are non paying, etc...

So you're thoughts. If you're family was going to move?...

Is the bottom line: How much money will they offer?

Just wanted to get some of your thoughts, thanks folks.

[mitch]

Sister, cousin, and aunt are teachers...so here it goes with my $0.03

Unless it is full tenure at a Ivy League university, they won't pay you enough to put up with the political bullshit you'll have to deal with. You will have to move based on a love of teaching.

Entry level music teacher, new tenure? $40k-$45k is the median for all teachers. I'd have to guess unless there is some backend to this (e.g. special district financing for some reason) then $40k would be a top-end. Music programs are the first thing being cut these days....so.....

You would be better off taking a ICE job in Japan, in all honesty. Pay is about the same or more, and you'd actually get something out of it besides the paycheck.

[BigBear]

Music programs are the first thing being cut these days....so.....

Rgr, I know all about the salary schedules and etc for teachers. As I do love music and teaching, the salary isn't the "biggest" consideration I have. Your quote above is a major concern, as most teachers are on a contract and (depending on state) the probationary first year is an "at-will" position.... I don't know, thoughts, thoughts...

Any other people?

I feel like I want to stay here cause it'd be the "safe" move... but if I don't go, I feel like I may lose an open door and an opportunity to be involved with my passion (outside of firearms).

[TS12000]

If finances end up being ~equal go with what you love. Being happy with your work will give you dividends that are priceless in your general well being and life. That's what I hear at least...lol

[jerrymrc]

Questions. Is the field your in now provide long term benefits and retirement? I know most school jobs provide this. Do you see yourself being able to put up with the grind to get there.

Not knowing the pot you may jump into would make me very uneasy in today's world. Not having the finances to back you up should this be the job from hell......

It better be a big pay raise with an equal or lower cost of living to make the jump. It also sounds like there will be no support system in your new location as well.

Just some things to think about. I have thought about moving and taking a large paying job when I retire for a few years and in my field I will be able to do that but not until the permanent $$$ start coming.

[ChunkyMonkey]

I am on track to get on a salaried/benefits position with my current job.

Backed by....

I am married, my wife's whole adulthood is established along with some great friends here. If we move, both of us are going to an unknown area.

Should give you the answer. Follow the force, luke..err bear.

[BigBear]

Lol,... Just admit it. You don't want me to leave...

MB888, thxs for making me feel stupid, but I do appreciate it.

JerryMrC. - Thanks, points taken.

[iamhunter]

Just throwing this out there bear,

but no-one who was ever truly successful and/or happy go that way by "playing it safe".

A safe life is often a mediocre one.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Lol,... Just admit it. You don't want me to leave...

MB888, thxs for making me feel stupid, but I do appreciate it.

JerryMrC. - Thanks, points taken.

I dont mean to make anyone feel stupid. Going into the unknown and being broke are two worst case scenario that I would avoid.

[hurley842002]

Going into the unknown and being broke are two worst case scenario that I would avoid.

^^^^ This. On the flip side however, knowing what most school districts and teachers have come to these days, every young person deserves to have a teacher that isn't a Liberal nut job (I have to assume you aren't, lol), and has a passion for firearms.