<p>mom2collegekids: Thanks and even though I also know of teachers who have lighter schedules, most that I know do not (IB is a very demanding, but rewarding area). This is why I get testy when people who are not teachers make snide comments about teachers having an “easy” job. I am sure there are people in every profession who work very hard and many who don’t, but I am not comfortable making comments about other people’s careers if I haven’t walked in those shoes and sometimes I feel that educators are an open target. </p>
<p>Regarding the post: I think there are many ways to get an education and college is one of many. All types of education costs, whether it is the school of hard knocks or NYU. I also don’t think a college degree is necessary for everyone. What I do have concerns with is young people being convinced to spend a lot of money for their “dream” education. If a student or their parents have the money for NYU and that is what they want to do with it, that is their business. We all have financial priorities and these priorities are not always the same. Personally, everyone I know who has incurred high student loan debt (over ~$30,000) has regretted it, but I don’t know everyone. I just don’t want to be stuck paying extra taxes to cover student loans for those who decided to go into a lot of debt and then default on their obligation-no matter what the reason for their default.</p>