Just our of curiousity, living in Southern California who's being paid more; teacher or social worker?
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The median expected salary for a typical Elementary School Teacher in Fresno, California is $48,587.\n\n  The median expected salary for a typical Social Worker (BSW) in Fresno, CA is $42,646.  \n \n \nI used Fresno as an example, but you can easily find out the salaries for specific areas that you are interested in.\nThis website is very helpful. Hope it solves your dilemma!
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Teacher's are Union.\n\nDemocrat's = Union
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I don't know about cops.  I know that in some states teachers have unions and in some states they don't.  When they don't (at least in my state) it's because it's illegal.  (Yup, illegal to have a union)  Also, in states without a union teachers make less than states with unions.
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I believe firstly you must figure out what exactly you want.  Do you solely want to make a lot of money?  Do you sincerly want to help people?  Sit down and think about it for a while before you decide to go back.  If you want to make money, I would not recommend Social Work for the simple fact the salary cap in that field with a LSW is only about $60k - $70K...that is not enough money.  Ultimately, I think you should do what makes you happy.
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I think you might have better luck finding a teaching job but you would probably get paid more with political science.  What about being a history/government/social studies teacher?
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Social Services is a better word for welfare. Just state that it is a free income for those that can not find work and are not drawing unemployment. It is sponsored by the goverment. But, the working man pays for it. Some time it runs in families,like a virus. Social services give more to people than the working man can. there are many working men out there that don't have money in their pockets, can't send their children to the dentist. or get eye glasses as they need them. Welfare clients can get just about anything they want whether needed or not. These people should be made to get  out and rake leaves,shovel side walks,mow lawns, for senior citizens and disabled people. To earn aleast some of their income. If I dare say, most of them are lazy. I used to deliver mail, the box was not shoveled out, The check was in the mail for them and I thought to be nice I would try to pull up and deposit the check. Well, I got stuck in over a foot of snow, While I was trying to get out, there were 4 adults watching out the window . Ugggggggggggh
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I taught in an inner city school my first three years of teaching. I could not afford a car so I took the job as it was in walking distance to my home. Around the middle of my second year I realized that I loved my job! The only reason I left was due to marriage and relocating. \n I want to make it clear that teachers in a high need school need to be MORE qualified! They are a special breed of people who are willing to give of themselves.They find themselves spending longer hours at the work site. They also will need to be prepared to supply some basic comforts for their students such as snacks, tissues and supplies as the parents are not able to do this and the school is on a tight budget. \nMost of the  children have learning problems "up the kazoo". This may be due to poor nutrition,or mothers who took drugs, used alcohol and smoked during pregnancy. You will find yourself working with many specialists. The reading teacher, speech pathologist, math specialist, physical therapist, and possibly an audiologist quickly become your new best friends and colleagues.\nThey will mentor students who have many emotional, physical  and social problems. It comes with the job. The school psychologists, social workers and pediatricians become not only their advocate but yours also!  It is harder to teach these children as they usually are not socially aware of the world.\nAll in all, however, I look back with great pleasure on those years. I truly believe I made a difference! \nSo to answer your question-- Why would one teach in a high need school. ? You do it because you truly want to.\nThose teachers who go into this type of teaching solely because they want loans paid off soon fall by the wayside. \nCheck out this link for some interesting reading.\n\nhttp://www.successinhighneedschools.org/journal/
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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?
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sorry don't know figures but usually you get paid more it its government run like education boards rather than private run nurserys
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Ok, I want to know what state you people live in.  I live in California and EVERYONE gets at least the minimum wage of $6.75 an hour (even waitresses) and then they get tips on top of that.  I know because I used to be a waitress in an Italian restraunt.  And in January, minimum wage is going up to $7 something an hr.  So dude, I have to agree with you.  Tips were just an extra bonus for me.  I don't see why we need to tip here in Cali.  Service sucks, it is expensive AND the waitresses get paid better than anywhere already.  So if there are any waitresses complaining about their $2 an hour, move to Cali and get treated with better pay.  No one gets a measly $2 an hour here.  Is that even legal?  Sad.
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Chris Hoven should get a new job.  Oceangraphers should get at least twice as much\n\nHis tax rate per week, at 7.65% of $576.20, comes to $44.08.
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yes! I get to save childrens lives. I am a social worker and I get to protect children from violent situations and place them in safe homes. It is a very rewarding job and I get to work from home!
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I work for the school district here in Vegas....\n\nIt depends on the position.  Your best start would be within a Title 1 school as a Teacher/Family Aide.  The pay a lot higher.  This position is a lot more involved.  Not only to you assist the teacher, but there is governmental paperwork you are in charge of, parent meetings, etc.  I did this for a year and a half.  I enjoyed it and was assigned to a PRE-K classroom, but got on with Psych Services so I left.  Anyway, schooling is required for these positions, and since you have the AA, you would do good in this posiion. Roughly $13-$14/hr.\n\nOtherwise a general teachers Aide, you are looking at being in a special ed classroom and that is roughly $10/hr.
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I WAS IN THE SAME PLACE! But instead of giving up I finished and did a master's where I'd never have to do casework and deal with people's problems. Now I'm a well-paid administrator and develop programs. I have no cases! It just took a year and a half more of school, I got to stay in social work, put have none of the downsides.
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If you go post a flyer on either campus you will probably find a willing student.  Expect to pay about $20 an hour.  If you are looking for a true professional you can expect to pay at least double that amount.  However, many teachers offer group lessons at a discounted rate if you don't mind sharing a court with at least 3 other players.  I would suggest looking for a local tennis club and explain that you are interested in learning how to play, and you can probably find a club member that is willing to give you a weekly lesson for about $10 to $15 an hour.  If you are in Northern CA, you can send me an email.
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I am a caregiver in California.  There is a website called CalJobs (California Job Service) which describes jobs throughout CA.  Caregivers are in demand. They are in demand everywhere. I am 63 and tend to a 49 yr. old developmentally disabled man.  I earn about net=$1600/month.\nGood luck in your future....we need you.
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My school district, 214, in the Northwest suburbs of Illinois, is a public school district that pays their teachers really well. I couldn't tell you starting salary, but I know of quite a few older teachers making well over $100,000 a year.\nCheck us out!\nhttp://www.dist214.k12.il.us/