Nurses, teachers are unpaid, what profession is overpaid?
552065
I hate to say, but unfortionaly, [policemen], especially in a city, where there is,nt much crime, and all they do is waste gas, doing nothing.
1140130
There certainly are some teachers who love the job so much they would do it for free - if they were already financially independent.  \n\nUnfortunately, less than 1% of all people who would ever TRY to be a teacher have the means to support themselves without being paid to work.  The sad reality of our society is that money has become the base of exchange, and even teachers need money to pay even their minimum bills.  Did you know that in the 5 bouroughs of New York City, the salary a teacher is paid is so low that a full-time teacher still qualifies for welfare?  Same might possibly be true in Los Angeles, and many other big cities.\n\nIsn't it sad that we - as a society - value teachers so poorly that this question would even be asked, but people who never tried to do anything well other than play sports become millionaires in their first year out of college?
197564
Teachers are underpaid and underrespected and overworked, its no wonder that there are going to be problems finding GOOD teachers in the coming years.
809439
My sister makes 10.00. But then she got a raise after she became a medication aide.  Don't listen to that guy!
436519
Be a registered nurse, its rewarding and nowadays highly specialized.  An ER, OR or an ICU nurse pays off well, overtime pay is notoriously high (be ready for holiday work though). Other specializations like geriatic or bariatic nursing care are also newer fields in patient care. I heard from a nursing school director that trauma nurses are kinda outflanked by paramedics and associate doctors. Technology based specializations in medicine is easily outpaced by progress and new inventions.  Good luck!
282057
As far as I know, there are none. Teachers are usually under a set district pay scale if they teach public school, meaning that everyone earns the same amount roughly, give or take a slight pay raise. Most awards for teachers are non-monetary. Private schools also usually frown upon monetary awards.
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I think the work that CNA's do is difficult and stressful and can even cause injury.  Unfortunately, there are just certain categories of workers who our country doesn't value as much, so they don't get paid what they should.  \n\nChild care workers are in the same situation.  I was a social worker with a Master's Degree and I made $15 an hour.  One of my friends heard how little I was making and said, "You could make more delivering pizzas!" - which was probably true, but I did it for the love of the work (until the stress nearly killed me).\n\nGod bless everyone who cares for others in this world.  Oh, by the way, I DID NOT mean that you shouldn't try to get as much money per hour as you can - you absolutely should ask for a raise and talk to your co-workers and the supervisors at your facility.  Best of luck to you...
321035
as a health care worker all i can say is ask the government what they are doing with all the money from gst and our higher taxes.. our government doesnt think people are an important matter young or old or sick..just how much money will be lining there pockets from raises after raises .. and retirement packages after only a few years of work.. I think I am in the wrong field...I better stop here I am a nurse and I think it is a total shame especially to our elderly people the way the government who say they are for the people.. I just wonder which people ???
671515
It would have been better if you would have been more specific i.e. teacher teaching to which class or subjects. In India salary of teacher differs on the basis of the location, type of school, government, private, public school, class - different grades, subject - some subject teacher get paid more. Having said that salary can range from as little as USD 100 per month to USD 5000+.
969113
You are wrong. Society gives a lot of respect to teachers. What they don't give is a living (aka salary), as money is more expensive than respect.
610565
not enough to make paying for a nurses' aid course worth it.  just go for actual nurse
966131
It's like being a nurse. There's nothing wrong with it at all, and they're vital and necesary to the utmost. Some might have the inclination or circumstances in life to go further and become a full fledged doctor or lawyer, and that's okay as well. \n\nI don't really know about the pay though, honestly.
710096
BEWARE, HOMEWORKERS ARE VASTLY UNDER PAID.
420729
I am a physician also and I partially agree with you. \nI think that if you generalize the attitudes of the people you interat with, then it depends on your location and department. Some wealthy  people act privileged- so this is a culture you need to get used to if you want to continue practicing in this area. Set boundaries early on.\n\nRegarding other hospital-workers mistreating you...doctors do take alot of abuse. It's the nature of the job- workig with people at times of stress and illness. Maybe the nurses giving you a hard time are unhappy with their jobs and their lives, so they mistreat others- and the new person is always at risk of being the target of their frustations and discontent. It is also an ego issue since the nurses you are dealing with have alot more RN experience (and age) over you. (Some of them, on the other had, are wonderful resources and wonderful to work with.) At the end, you are the doctor and are ultimately responsible for the care of the patients and your word (order) stands.\n\nJust remember that regardless of whether you are over-worked, underpaid and underappreciated, you have an obligation to your patients- to strive for their best interest and help & cure them. Don't let 'work conditions' get in the way of being a good doctor and fulfilling the Hippocratic Oath.
1175971
Some are paid to much (thats for sure) but then some aren't paid enough ( the ones doing the work)
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I would say nursing. You can do the lpn program or the rn.  The pay is good and there seems to be a big demand for nurses all the time.\n\nI should have went that route--dumb me--I became a teacher.  Cripes--talk about low pay.  I finally gave up teaching and now just do telemarketing (with a Master's Degree lol). I now make $10,000 more a year than I did teaching.  Sad, isn't it?\n\nBe a nurse.
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I know that there are some very dedicated nurses out there that would do anything to perform with the highest standard.  And certainly I do not wish to compare them to those in customer service, etc.  However, the disrespect, non-compassion performance of most individuals today, is immeasurable.  Our morals, I am sure, are being highly tested.  There are those now coming up with the highest of educations, but clearly lack the compassion that is so desperately needed.  There are good people out there that want to do the right thing, however, the percentage is being measured now just in our daily contacts - and guess what, it is not a pretty picture.  It is a moral issue to do or not to do for mankind.  But I basically think that is what it comes down to.  Whether it is in the nursing area, banking area, you name it.  Sadly, we are failing to meet that which means a better world.  I hope this doesn't sound trite to you, but unfortunately, it is happening.