I think in teaching and many other career choices salary is not the only incentive for making the decision.
As you stated, the $35,000 figure is for a new teacher. Some make over $100,000. I seriously doubt that a McDonalds worker will ever approach that figure even with a $15 starting wage.
I think $15 might be okay for a fast food worker in New York City, but not in little town USA.
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