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Unemployed teacher, Reader's Comment, No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield and Craig But, The Age, 4 January, 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/no-job-security-for-new-teachers-20120103-1pjoy.html Historical link preserved from the original page.

Victorian contract teacher: I can't commit to a car loan, never mind a home mortgage.

''I'm disappointed in the system … I can't commit to a car loan, never mind a mortgage, as I don't know if I will have a job in January, '' one Victorian contract teacher said.

''Right now, I think working a secure job for minimum wage is more preferable to working in education and going from contract to contract with periods of unemployment in between contracts. ''

No job security for new teachers, Jewel Topsfield and Craig But, The Age, 4 January, 2012: http://www.theage.com.au/national/education/no-job-security-for-new-teachers-20120103-1pjoy.html Historical link preserved from the original page.

Teaching is not that great and that is why so many teachers quit.

Only mental midgets ever talk about teachers getting great pay and long holidays.

Getting to work at 7.30 - 8 am is common.

Leaving up to 6 pm is average for many.

Then add meetings at school or with regions, with other schools or after hours PD.

Add extra courses and degrees you do to be better prepared for the job but for no extra benefit from your employer.

Add staying up often to midnight, correcting and or preparing lessons.

Add the kids and their parents who do need your help out of hours.

Add the extra curricular activities which, at some schools, are expected or else no renewal of contract.

Add the bullying which Ms Bluett conveniently ignores as many a union member is guilty.

The job is not that great and that is why so many teachers quit for less paying jobs and more 'at work' hours.

For me, improve conditions, heating and air con.

More computers and far better access.

More training time for teachers.

More prep time away from class for primary teachers who have the worst conditions of any sector.

I no longer teach.

I prefer to work in a supermarket despite being over qualified.