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[–] NewDark@hexbear.net 13 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Why do people become teachers in the US? Certainly isn't "for the money".

[–] Chapo_is_Red@hexbear.net 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Most of the time, folks who become teachers don't have a million dollar career as an alternative.

[–] NewDark@hexbear.net 7 points 4 days ago

I'm just giving a basic example of people being motivated outside of money. There are other lines of work that are easier or pay better or both.

[–] Kyatto@leminal.space 4 points 5 days ago

Money makes things possible, people will do things they love for the passion of it, but without enough money it isn't feasible. It's capitalism, folks