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Editors Make Less Than Teachers

Started by goodwordediting · 9 months ago

It’s embarrassing. It shouldn’t matter to me, but sometimes it gets under my skin.

Especially when my old teacher friends find out.ÃÂ I’m going to ramble a bit this morning.
You see, it’s the time of year when my old teacher friend ... Continue reading »

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Real Live Preacher
1 year ago

Look man, I don't want to play the "I have it worse than you" game, but did you notice that writers aren't even on the list.

That's because writers aren't even in the equation. We're raw material - a dime a dozen. Writers make less than editors.

Unless you are a writer with computer skills and can swing a couple of weird deals. ;-)

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L.L. Barkat
1 year ago

I made a great salary as a teacher. But I was doing two jobs. English teachers have to edit AND teach. Which I think makes their hourly rate come to less than an editor's.

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Marcus
1 year ago

Sorry, guys. I had a moment of public darkness. See my latest retraction.

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Mary E. DeMuth
1 year ago

It's okay. I can hear the frustration. Especially since you feel the weight of supporting your family. May the Lord send increase!

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