While my wife (teacher) and I (IT) have gone to conferences somewhat regularly over the past decade+ this is the first time they're happening close to each other so the disparity is a bit more stark. When I go the sessions are during the work day, there are conference organized happy hours (free drinks and food), and it takes some planning to decide which vendor evening parties to go to because there is not enough time to go to them all. Hotels are generally nice and the food decent (for buffet) to good. Often there is an end of the conference party organized by the conference.
When my wife goes a good chunk of the sessions are after work or on the weekend (so schools can send people since they can't find or don't want to get subs), zero conference happy hours, zero vendor or conference parties. Hotels are basic and the conference food is rarely good.
I'm sure there are situations where the opposite is true for both professions but its been a common trend for us. I'm sure she enjoys another reminder there isn't as much importance placed on teaching
When my wife goes a good chunk of the sessions are after work or on the weekend (so schools can send people since they can't find or don't want to get subs), zero conference happy hours, zero vendor or conference parties. Hotels are basic and the conference food is rarely good.
I'm sure there are situations where the opposite is true for both professions but its been a common trend for us. I'm sure she enjoys another reminder there isn't as much importance placed on teaching
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