304). Annual salary, according to the formal definition mentioned above, does not constitute a basis for determining whether an activity is professional or not. In my opinion, the idea of ​​considering teaching as a profession is controversial because other professions that teaching is often compared to, such as law and medicine, require many years of schooling, whereas teaching provides students with educators the opportunity to continue their studies. However, in order to find a well-paying job, many teachers choose to earn a master's or doctorate degree. In a sense, education beyond the standard four-year bachelor's degree is required for teachers to earn higher salaries, allowing for a professional comparison between those who practice law or medicine and those who teach, because their diplomas are considered and respected in the same way.