Comment by michaelmrose
5 days ago
There is so much wrong with this. You cannot judge the class of teachers based on a small sample of your taste in women. You didn't actually communicate anything materially wrong with her. You listed a high income area to make us think teachers are overpaid but we have no insight by default into median income in the area or her qualifications.
Lastly its entirely impossible to attract better candidates without more money its just not how the world works.
For reference the median household income in san ramon is about 200k so 2 teachers would be below average. A cop with her experience in the same town makes 158k
I personally am not of the belief that anyone making under $90k a year is dumb. I believe if you were selective, you could take smart motivated people from other industries that don't pay much but still have smart employees, and have them do a great job teaching.
You are dealing with people with masters degrees in their field who you are trusting with the next generation.
There is no reason to expect to find more qualified people for less money when you are starting at 45% of median household income for the area.
Highly qualified individuals in other career tracks are often paid more while also lacking the relevant skills and education.
Industries that are lower paid are going to be even less qualified.
You attract superior talent by either paying more full stop.
Why don't you ask actual teachers.