Feeling attacked.
WeAreTeachers Staff on July 3, 2020
It’s no secret that teachers aren’t paid as much as we deserve. This is an absolutely critical issue that affects the well-being of future generations. But it’s also okay to laugh about it sometimes, even if only to ease the pain. Presenting our favorite memes about teacher pay:
1. When you get that first paycheck
2. When you have to get creative with your vacation plans
Hitting the slopes…in my apartment.
3. When you’re thinking maybe you chose the wrong profession
4. When you’re turning nickels into quarters, one paycheck at a time
5. When the comparison game isn’t worth it
All of these professions require advanced degrees.
Source: @the_this_and_that
6. When your 10-year challenge looks a little different
Pay us more, please.
Source: @unitedteachersofdade
7. When you have to buy new supplies every year
Out of your own pocket, of course.
Source: @skoolrulz
8. When any teacher can tell you the real reason there’s a “shortage”
It’s the pay, people.
Source: @bestpowerpointsforspanish
9. When you’re ready to give lawmakers a better idea of what goes into teaching
Their phone numbers are publicly available, after all.
Source: @vadogwoodnews
10. When you’re living paycheck to paycheck
Sad but true.
Source: @lilcupcakekitten
11. When the math doesn’t add up
We’ll take the babysitter rate, thanks.
Source: @crazy_grandma_teacher
12. When you live this cycle on repeat
Oh no, what have I done?
Source: @anelementarypurpose
13. When your friends need an education
Preach.
Source: @tcha_news
14. When you definitely can’t afford the latest iPhone
Nope, can’t even think about it.
15. When you relate to Breaking Bad a little too much
Maybe Walter White had the right idea.
Plus, the best memes about returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reference: https://www.weareteachers.com/memes-about-teacher-pay/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0nEegbLmcaVmKwftGZkDgi4CN_QVXSvejFqXuQM67yDZ7iqoq12dl5KCI#Echobox=1652120505-1