Everybody knows that professors don’t get paid much.
This topic is always coming up in the news and politics, so it’s no surprise when you hear a professor talk about how underfunded the college is and her own pockets.
As a professor myself, I can attest to this and I’m guilty of complaining about my spend my money to almost everyone who will listen. What professors don’t talk about though, are the discounts and benefits they acquire for simply choosing a job in teaching. I acquire a discount at most stores and some benefits from random companies love the Heating and A/C supplier in my area. The Heating and A/C supplier I use has a more than 2 percent discount on all services for professors, military, and first responders. It took myself and others 2 years to realize that there was a discount for me. Once I realized it though, I never forgot! I utilize this discount every time I call the Heating and A/C supplier because Heating and A/C maintenance can be extravagant each year. Without the more than 2 percent discount, I know I’d neglect my oil furnace and because it would be difficult to spend my money for. Biannual Heating and A/C maintenance plus random repairs is extravagant. Ten percent isn’t a big saving, but it adds up when you have 2 Heating and A/C tune ups per year. As a professor, I’m thankful for companies who honor and respect the labor I do by offering a discount. If the government can’t spend my money myself and others more currency for educating the future, at least some companies can split back their costs where they can.