The Apple Vision Pro, Being Present, and Scott’s Hair
Sep 1, 2023
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The hosts discuss various topics including Apple's value proposition, staying present with kids, and standing up for inclusivity. They also address the prevalence of heterosexual pedophiles, job security, and being present with loved ones. Additionally, they touch on the declining interest in teaching as a profession.
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Quick takeaways
There is a need to recruit more male teachers in elementary and high school education to address the gender imbalance in the teaching profession and provide male role models for young boys.
Teachers often struggle financially and federal programs that raise compensation and benefits, such as student loan forgiveness and access to lower interest rates for mortgages, would make teaching a more attractive profession.
Deep dives
Fewer students considering teaching as a profession
There is a concerning trend of fewer students considering teaching as a profession, which poses challenges for the future of public education. Many teachers are struggling to make ends meet, having second and third jobs. It is important to address the lack of interest in teaching as a career choice and find solutions to improve the financial and professional prospects for teachers.
The importance of male role models in education
There is a need to recruit more male teachers in elementary and high school education. With a significant majority of teachers being women, it can result in fewer male role models for young boys, which can have a negative impact. It's necessary to address this gender imbalance in the teaching profession and provide incentives and support to encourage more men to pursue teaching as a career.
The financial challenges for teachers
Teachers often struggle to make ends meet and may have to take on second jobs to support themselves. There is a need for federal programs that raise compensation and benefits for teachers in public schools. This could include student loan forgiveness, access to federally backed mortgages at lower interest rates, and matching contributions to retirement. These programs would help make teaching a more financially viable and attractive profession.
Maintaining cool professionally and losing hair personally
In terms of maintaining professional composure, neither Cara nor Scott can recall a time when they lost their cool during interviews or in professional settings. However, on a personal level, Scott recalls his decision to shave his head when he started losing hair. He found it liberating and advises others in a similar situation to embrace it. Losing hair can be a sensitive issue, but it's important to remember that people's attention tends to be focused on other qualities and traits rather than hair loss.
Scott Free August is over, welcome to Scottember! As we head into the holiday weekend, Kara and Scott open the listener mail bag to answer questions about whether we’ve hit peak Apple, how to stay present with kids, and what to do when you’re working for a company whose policies don't match your morals. Plus, do Apple Vision Pros make you look rich?! And when was Scott's last good hair day?
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