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Dave C: 29 Apr 2010 10:20:54am, Reader's Comment: The Drum Unleashed: A day in the life of a teacher, Winston Smith, ABC, 29 April 2010: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2884844.htm Historical link preserved from the original page.

I am the husband of a teacher.

We (as a couple) quite often have "discussions" about the amout of time spent in the study at home, the weekend work (and I get roped in here as well - MY weekend), and the personal dollars spent on resources.

Ben: 29 Apr 2010 10:15:18am, Reader's Comment: The Drum Unleashed: A day in the life of a teacher, Winston Smith, ABC, 29 April 2010: http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2884844.htm Historical link preserved from the original page.

I have just started working as a high school teacher and the psychological stress of teaching is far above that of other jobs, regardless of the actual hours and holidays involved.

I used to regularly work 70 hour weeks as a scientist and found it easier.

Shortly after beginning I am already eyeing the exit, and completely understand why few teaching graduates actually teach, and those that do teach tend to leave the profession rather quickly.

Give teachers back their autonomy and authority in the classroom and you will give back some work satisfaction...