lilroach
Well-Known Member
Here in NYS the average age of retirement for a teacher is 56 years old....with 75% of their salary. The average salary for a teacher that has taught for over 15 years is $76K. Keep in mind our school year is 181 days (1/2 a year) which by any standards is a part-time job. My father taught for 38 years and his retirement neared six figures annually.
The same with fire-fighters.....while they do dangerous work, and should be compensated accordingly, they too retire in their 50's and earn even more than teachers.
Our "poor" are better off than 80% of the rest of the world. It's all relative.....is "poor" having to live in a free house with free heat and free food and medical...or is it living in a shack with no water or electricity and sewage runs down the street?
The same with fire-fighters.....while they do dangerous work, and should be compensated accordingly, they too retire in their 50's and earn even more than teachers.
Our "poor" are better off than 80% of the rest of the world. It's all relative.....is "poor" having to live in a free house with free heat and free food and medical...or is it living in a shack with no water or electricity and sewage runs down the street?