Quiz: A French teacher costs ~€85k a year. How much of that goes to...
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Quiz: A French teacher costs ~€85k a year. How much of that goes to him?
~€37k (43%)
How much goes to paying retired teachers?
~€35k
French teachers see less than half of what they make because of the egregious French pensions.
But there's more:
~€37k (43%)
How much goes to paying retired teachers?
~€35k
French teachers see less than half of what they make because of the egregious French pensions.
But there's more:
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French students complain that France doesn't spend enough on education. Well, it does: $13,787 per pupil per year, 1.4% more than the OECD average, and more than countries like 🇰🇷🇩🇪🇦🇺🇨🇭🇪🇸🇨🇦🇮🇹
But 32% of that money doesn't go to education, but to pensions!
But 32% of that money doesn't go to education, but to pensions!
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But wait, guess who is promoting the protests since the beginning? Teachers' unions and La France Insoumise (LFI), a radical left party—exactly those pushing for higher pensions!
French pensioners make 94% of the average salary, and teachers retire at ~62yo!
French pensioners make 94% of the average salary, and teachers retire at ~62yo!
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Oh, that €37k income for teachers? That's before income taxes...
In total, the state takes 60% of his income...
He must use 40% to pay everythin... Which costs VAT taxes! Another ~10% out.
"Yes, but the problem is austerity!"
In total, the state takes 60% of his income...
He must use 40% to pay everythin... Which costs VAT taxes! Another ~10% out.
"Yes, but the problem is austerity!"