Ah yes. The only thing to do in PA. Beer, beer and more beer. Then maybe a few shots

I live in a somewhat rural area of the state and the lack of respect and resentment towards teachers is real for a segment of the population. They will fight against any attempt to raise local taxes to increase funding for schools. The thought of more of their paycheck going towards funding schools is something they cannot stomach because their pay is already suppressed and below average for their line of work.

They, or as they see it, nobody else, is putting a fight for them for their financial well-being so why should they be forced to improve the well-being of teachers and their own kids in school.

There's a reason teachers don't like living in this district they teach in due to the local hostility this scenario naturally creates. In their eyes, it's not okay to see a teacher drive a newer car then them, go out to eat at a restaurant when they rarely do or even have nicer clothes then them.

They don't want to risk the repercussions of trying to improve their own financial well-being or maybe it's not even a thought to them, I don't know. They would rather see others deal with their current struggles and misfortunes then try to improve their current situation.

It's a work harder, not smarter mentality they live by. Nobody should get more than the 2% a year "If you're lucky!" raise they have gotten each year for the past x years at company z. If you want to make more money, put in 30 hours of overtime. Instead of fighting for better wages, which they truly deserve, they'd rather do what they can to bring others down to their level.

Think education results will be bad, wait till the police/law enforcement hiring crisis comes home to roost. Bad teachers make stupid people. Bad cops make dead people.

Ehh idk it's a close race

I don’t even have kids nor do me and the wife plan on them but I agree with this.

Also the sports shit is out of control. Why the fuck does the high school I went to need several astroturf fields? Waste of money.

Delco

Idlewild is actually pretty great! Love the location and the small crowds. And Daniel Tigers Neighborhood was a huge hit for my kiddo.

Y’all got it wrong, no one noticed he has the big D…. Ripper in different way 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I love history so I’m sure I will enjoy it

“Operating in good faith” and “desperation” are not the same things

I’m told they are pretty nice, my own room an stuff but we’ll see

Lol yea I’m sure those “moderate republicans” would have come to their senses and “worked across the aisle”, just like they always do.

Yes I am

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Oh yeah I’m definitely going to Philly for a weekend!

Philly and the burbs pay pretty well. But it's the working conditions and the lack of respect from parents, students and admin

I make a little over $60K doing a non-teaching job I am very much over, but has good work conditions and understanding supervisors.

I think I could love teaching, and I am considering getting my Level 1 certification but I wonder if I can afford the massive pay cut to deal with a 50% longer workday, constant harassment by Moms for Liberty and an administration that breathes down your neck about how you teach yet won't have your back when you need to discipline or hold back students whose actions require that. All while having to get another master's in five years.

Y'all need teachers in PA but you aren't willing to get them yet. If you aren't willing to a) push for centralized statewide funding that is equal per student and doubles teacher salaries or b) pay way more in property taxes, then you don't really want more teachers and you don't want a more stable, richer society for your children.

I agree with this..... There are 3 admins sitting gossiping every time I go into my son's school no matter what time of the day. My son's teacher is awesome and deserves double what she's paid.

I worked at the highest paying district in my area ($48k, one-year sub job) and spent my last roll of dimes on pencils. I quit teaching after a year when that contract was up when I realized I literally couldn’t afford it.

Also it was awful working conditions, no support, and I was miserable and probably would make the kids miserable if I stayed any longer. And I was making $15k more than some of the folks from my home district. How the hell.

It really depends on your interests. There are a ton of little ice cream shops to find. If you like history you smack into something someone marched through or fought on frequently. The Cornwall Iron Furnace is close to Annville and is the only intact iron furnace left around here, I believe they cast the canons used in the revolutionary war.

Lots of pretty trails, especially Mt. Gretna.

In Lancaster county, there’s lots of tourist stuff, I enjoyed wandering around Lititz. The Tomato Pie cafe is good.

Check YouTube for videos on touring towns in Lancaster county. I’ve seen videos on Hershey as well.

Man I hope your accommodations are better than what us dumb infantry guys got there lol.

The Waldemeer disrespect is real.

You heading to the gap?

Man I loved Kennywood growing up. I remember riding the bus with my grandma and my older sister to get there and had so much fun on Gold Rusher.

Take the train in. The ride is great.

Eat at Reading Terminal Market.

If you can, walk up Ben Franklin Parkway, either to the Franklin Institute, or go full Rocky and go all the way to the Art Museum. (Or, take the shuttle.)

Have dinner in Chinatown.