Why Am I Shocked My Teacher Salary Feels Like a Joke? 🤔

I spent years dreaming of being a teacher—studied hard, graduated, and finally landed my first job. Everyone warned me about the low pay, but I brushed it off, thinking the joy of helping kids would outweigh the money issues. Now, just a few months in, I find myself constantly stressed about bills, unable to even think about buying a house or a decent car. I keep venting to my friends, who all work in tech or finance, and they just roll their eyes, saying, "Didn't you know teachers don't make much?" Am I wrong for feeling frustrated? Is it fair to expect more, or am I just naive? I really need advice from anyone who's been through this. How do you cope when your passion doesn't pay the bills? 😩 #TeacherLife #CareerStruggles #WorkplaceReality #JobCareer