There are two types of people in the world: teachers and non-teachers. The latter of the two seems to forget the ridiculousness of statements that they utter to the former. Let’s put this in perspective by placing these utterances in a completely different circumstance. I am pretty sure the remarks will be laughable if not completely ludicrous.

Police Captain to Policeman:

“So, when you catch someone breaking the law, build a relationship with them. Sit them down, reward them with a coffee, and I doubt they will ever rob a bank again.”

Dog Owner to Vet:

“Wait a minute; I thought you were going to fix Fifi now. Why does she have to stay? So basically, you are just a glorified dog sitter!!”

Customer to Personal Trainer

Customer: “I am not losing any weight. I pay good money for results.”

Personal Trainer: “Ma’am, you have only come twice out of 10 sessions. Attendance is a bit important.”

Friend to Swim Instructor:

“Must be nice to have winters off. Do you hibernate?”

Supervisor to Pilot

“Don’t mind me. I am just going to do my weekly observation of how you fly this plane and write down everything you do wrong. Wait a doggone minute; I do not see any standards hanging from the cockpit ceiling.”

Patient to Dentist

“I am sorry, but if my kid has three cavities you aren’t doing your job. This ‘brush three times a day’ thing is not working for us.”

Fire Captain to Fireman

Fire Captain: “So, you are going to need to write out detailed plans if you are out sick to prepare a substitute fireman.”

Fireman: “How is that even possible when we don’t know if there will be a fire?”

Fire Captain: “Not my problem, now is it?”

Michael Jordan to Basketball Coach

“Pretty sure you need to use those scripted plays to teach me how to be more effective with my dunking skills.”

Hospital Administrator to Doctor

“I know that something totally unexpected and life-threatening was found during the operation, but next time please account for that in the lesson plan.”

Friend to Army Recruiter

“I think your recruits would like basic training better if you made it more fun for them. Play some military games; why don’t you?”

Office Manager to Prospective Receptionist

“I’m just going to say it. One of the requirements of this job is to have a bladder of steel. There is no one to cover you for bathroom breaks. Are you prepared for that?”

Nurse to Supervisor

Nurse: “So, let me get this straight. I am to finish my work after hours, but I will only get paid for the hours that I am required to be here.

Supervisor: “Yes, that is correct.”

Nurse: “I quit.”

CEO to Businessmen

“To show you our appreciation for your hard work and effort in creating a wonderful environment, we will be giving everyone a 100 Grand Bar in their mailboxes. This will take the place of a Christmas bonus. You are welcome.”

If this article weren’t so true, it would be funny. I am not sure why teachers are belittled when they give so much of themselves to their professions every day. So, if you see a teacher today, thank them sincerely for all their hard work in changing the world for the better. There should be no other more respected profession.