I didn’t compare Teachers to Realtors, but as a whole I’ve read Realtors are low paid, but this is skewed by part-timers and the last 5 years, etc, so, I don’t have the facts to comment. I know the last few years have been very good and the shake-out of the undeserving is way overdue. I see the NAR as their union, effectively fixing commissions, etc.

I’m not sure of the investment to become a teacher. My best friend is one: 4 years at CSU + credential = job. Low pay to start like most other jobs. He agrees with me now that he makes $70k after 15 years & he doesn’t work much at home. You have a point regarding gangs, etc. The good teachers who can make a difference in the inner-city deserve $bonus, but no, the union won’t let that happen (which is my point).

No, I didn’t mention Cops because I think they deserve more. Firefighters in one sentence: Work three days a week, sleep at work, eat at work, goof off at work, great benefits, work all the ot you want, make +$100k, retire after 20 years AND you can work another job at the same time.

ftr: I’m a CPA and I do take work home (when I’m working)