According to a biannual survey conducted by the Texas State Teachers Association approximately 40 percent of teachers working in public schools have a second and sometimes a third job to survive financially.
The number of teachers moonlighting has jumped 50 percent since 2008. Of the teachers working more than one job two in three say that the situation has an effect on their teaching performance.
"It can be tough for a teacher with a family to make ends meet... My regular salary has never been enough to cover all the expenses... It could be worse. Some teachers I know are working as waitresses," said teacher Nena Harrison.
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