I did 10 years in Industry, then 22 years in Teaching, then back to a "proper job" in the rough and tough world of Industry. All those pricks who come out with statements like "no better part-time job than teaching - all those holidays" should try it. I enjoyed my time in teaching - colleagues and the students were great; the Gov'ts and Management were utter twats.

Having wide experience of both sides I'm qualified to say this - teaching is the toughest, but you can sustain 60+ hour weeks for only so long. I'm glad I'm back in a job where you can get a breather during the working day, and find time to have a social life during the evenings and weekends.

PS Without teachers/ex-teachers in folk clubs, there'd be no folk clubs - fact.