Summer Survival Guide

24 Clever Memes You Can Use to Respond to “You Get Summers Off?”

You’re kidding us, right?

By Stacy Tornio
Jun 19, 2019

“Oh, so you get summers off, right?” This question, frequently posed to teachers, is often followed with comments like “must be nice” or “lucky you.”

Sure, it’d be easy to go on the defensive, letting the person know about how many long hours and weekends you work during the school year—and over the summer, too—but instead, we recommend responding with one of these handy memes.

1. When you just act surprised 


In this response you really want to act shocked 
 as if you had no idea it was part of the gig. 

2. When you just can’t seem to leave 


You’re still finishing grades, you have to pack up, you’re moving grades next year 
 whatever the case, you know it’s summer. You just haven’t been able to start enjoying it yet. 

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3. When you get a bit emotional 


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It’s easy to start thinking about all those days you don’t really get paid for. It can make you a little sad. Sniff, sniff. 

4. When you’re already getting emails about coming back to school 


You don’t even want to think about it right now!

5. When you sincerely try to offer an explanation 


If only you could get them to understand. 

6. When you get borderline angry 


You’re just looking out for your fellow teachers in this instance. 

7. When you tell them what you’re REALLY doing this summer 


How quickly those days get taken away! 

8. When you try to recruit others 


Admit it. You’ve totally tried to sell someone on teaching because of summers off. 

9. When the payoff is finally here 


You worked so much over the school year, and now you’re going to enjoy it! 

10. When you start thinking of all the professional development you have to do 


Why is there so much training in the summer? Can’t it be during the school year?! 

11. When you just embrace the sunshine 


You are going to soak up as much, such as you can. 

12. When you throw out a little sarcasm 


This is when you have someone that you just don’t want to deal with. Agree and throw some snark. 

13. When you get real close and whisper 


The closer the better on this one. They might think you’re a little weird, but it’ll be worth it. 

14. When you have to remind people of that “other” job 


You’re not sitting by the pool somewhere. You’ve got bills to pay. 

15. When you’re admittedly a bit jealous when you hear about all the awesome plans of others 


You’d rather be vacationing in Europe, too. 

16. When you just embrace it 


There’s no reason to be apologetic or defensive. 

17. When you want to make a teacher joke 


This one is best used when there are other teachers in the crowd so they can stand with you in solidarity. 

18. When you just can’t agree 


You want to just nod and smile, but you can’t. 

19. When you need to get Mr. T involved 


Be clear, direct, and set them straight. 

20. When you put them in their place 


It takes a little time and effort to correct someone, but sometimes it just has to be done. 

21. When you’re a tad jaded 


Yes, there’s some bitterness there. But it’s well deserved. 

22. When you’re always in teacher mode 


Is this you? It’s okay to admit it if it is. 

23. When you’re just happy because it’s true 


No apologies. No defensive responses. Just pure happiness. 

24. When you’re still waiting on that whole summers off thing 


You were told it would happen, but you’ve yet to really experience it for yourself. 

No matter how much or little summer you get, enjoy it, teachers. After all, you’ve earned it!

How do you respond when people ask you about summers off? Come and share in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook.

Plus, totally relatable summer teacher memes.

24 Clever Memes You Can Use to Respond to “You Get Summers Off?”