Its back-to-school season again, which means theres no shortage of commentary about the essential work that teachers do and the sacrifices they make. Veteran teachers are accustomed to being told by administrators, parents, politicians or simply members of the general public how to do their jobs.

Maybe its because teachers salaries are funded by taxpayers, or simply because we all have our own classroom experiences as students to reflect back on, but few other career professionals are subject to so much public dialogue about how they should approach their work, and what they should and should not say.

Increasingly, teachers are held accountable not only to school administrators, parents and students (their most critical audience), but also policies like book bans and laws like Floridas Dont Say Gay bill, that restrict what teachers are allowed to include in their curriculum.

When we asked teachers in the HuffPost Facebook community to tell us which phrases they are sick of hearing, few mentioned things that they hear from students. Mostly, it seems, teachers are tired of adults who feel entitled to air opinions about their vocation.

One phrase mentioned several times was, Teachers do it for the outcome, not the income.

Jess Parish, a teacher in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, explained why, although there is truth to it, this phrase still stings: While I appreciate the intent behind it, deep down this is toxic for teachers. Teaching is absolutely a heart job. You cannot be a successful teacher if your heart isnt all in. But teaching is a job performed by highly trained and skilled professionals. We deserve to be paid like the assets we are, because when it comes down to it, it is a job. In no other sector do we pay employees with such significant job entry requirements and uniquely specialized skills the way we pay teachers. All teachers should be compensated, at minimum, with a living wage and benefits. We are absolutely in it for the outcome, but we deserve the income too.

Here are some other comments that teachers wouldnt miss hearing if people stopped saying them:

Lip service

Teachers deserve a raise, but no one ever does anything to make it happen. Sara Kristen

Thanks for being flexible, even though its not an option. Mel Pilchard, Illinois

Teachers arent here for the money. Marissa Whited, Wisconsin

You do it because you love the kids. Adrienne Anderson

Helpful advice

Build relationships with your students and you will have no problems. Nancy Marino

Build a relationship with your students, it helps with discipline. Milana Boss

Relationships are so important yes, but that requires 1) respect that goes both ways, 2) time, and 3) smaller classes. My day breaks down to under two minutes per student. I am trying. Chelsea W. Alsberg, Illinois

Remember your why and Remember to take care of yourself, while simultaneously being handed more unsustainable work to do. Jennifer Osyk Ziegler, North Carolina

Deep dive into the data and Have you tried a behavior plan? Adrienne Anderson

Children are resilient. Rachel Humphreys

Add this to your teacher toolbox. Amy Donner

Straight-up resentment

Must be nice to have summers off. Karen Hackett Villalobos

Teachers should stop complaining about their pay! They work less than 8 hours a day, get holidays off, and they get vacation breaks! Alli Lampshire, Nevada

Questions parents and students have actually asked

My child has a 4.2. What do we need to get into Stanford? Colleen Martin, California

How is ________ rude? Laura Beth, California

Student: I was absent yesterday. Did I miss anything? Me: No, we did absolutely nothing because you werent here. April Najjaj, North Carolina

Indecipherable student slang

What the sigma? Thats so Ohio, and level 10 Gyatt Nicole Laib Rutledge, Washington

Bruh. Ashley Aberle, Iowa

Merch, No bars, You thought that was a banger, Do your big one. Tyeisha Cox, Michigan