When someone pointed me to an article about teachers’ holiday bonuses, I almost snapped. Which teachers are getting bonuses? And why are those teachers not me?
And then I read it.
What was your “Christmas Bonus” in 2022? from Teachers
Most public school districts don’t give teachers bonuses. But it appears that this year, many made an exception.
An email with a sparkly GIF
I FEEL SO SEEN.
A bracelet with the principal’s motto on it
A sweatshirt with the principal’s hashtag on it
The flu
Food poisoning from cafeteria burritos
One-hour early dismissal
Requests to donate to other underpaid school employees
The worst ornament.
Wait, no. This is the worst ornament.
I stand corrected. Official worst ornament.
Three unpaid snow days
THREE jeans days!
A request to chip in … for faculty lunch
Floor snacks
OK, wait. This teacher actually wins.
A $1,500 retention bonus
Teachers, I’m sorry you don’t get anywhere near the bonus you deserve. But I hope you find a way to fill your break with things, people, festivities, and food that bring you joy. (Even if it’s floor snacks. I won’t judge.)