That's true. As a teacher, I am clearly aware that being away from the
desk for 8 weeks a year is one aspect of the job that most other
professions do not get. Teaching has it shortcomings, of course, but so
does every occupation. I like my job, and I like having some time in
the summer to go fishing!

And likewise, its not as much vacation as most think. Those of you in
the profession know what I am talking about, and most of those not in
the profession generally aren't convinced unless they had parents who
were teachers.

--riverman