many of not finding work because of the teacher surplus. I hope this does not happen as I have five years experience but it very well may. I think the solution would be: -Cut down on spots in Education programs -Not allow retired teachers to double dip I don't think this will completely solve the problem but it may open up some spots. I also disagree with the comment that people who have passion will stick with teaching no matter what, even if it involves several years of supply. I doubt that, once I return home and if I can't find work within the year, I think I will change professions. I have passion for my job and that is why I came up north but after all these years enough is enough, I can't continue to put my life on hold until something better comes up. Posted by Tammy , Nov 8, 2012 4:17 PM I agree with both points argued here: a) Teachers have it way harder than in the past, and that anyone without a passion for it would leave if they could. We have an excorbitant increase of student disabilities and accompanying expectations to make sure they are learning in a normal-level classroom (this I agree with wholeheartedly, as it is their right); parents do not regard us with the respect they used to, making it more difficult to collaboratively address their children's needs and adding even more stress to the genuinely caring teacher's life; and