"Science has lost the 'cool factor' and kids have no 'science heroes'"

[cobrat]

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@sakky

Hey, it’s better than manning a cash register at the mall for near-minimum wage and no job security, or delivering food, or parking cars, or other such general laborer jobs that you could have garnered right after high school (or in some cases, without even graduating from high school). I can think of some science graduates who are stuck in those jobs.

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<p>Actually, I’ve known of some teachers who quit to do equivalent type jobs(i.e. Coffee shop barista) not only because it is less aggravating for them, but also pays better than some school districts and they don’t have to take home any work at the end of their official workday* so their time after work is really all theirs. </p>

<p>As for security…that only comes after one gets tenured…that takes around 5 years in the NYC area. Before one reaches that stage…the job can be very insecure…especially if you have one of those “My child can do no wrong” type parents. </p>

<p>*i.e. Lesson plan development, homework/test/essay grading, parent-teacher meetings, afterschool tutoring, mandatory continuing ed courses, etc.</p>