There are some days when I would be glad to never see another teenager again. I mean really. There are 24 days left of school, and summer could not come fast enough! Sometimes I'd rather just sit in a dark corner and get paid to write computer code all day. It's not just the kids. This profession draws a personality type that is quite different than my own. I miss the conversations with my old co-workers about three phrase power generation, artificial neural networks, Monty Python, and rubber chickens.Wait – it sounds here like I'm complaining. I'm not. This is a great job and I'm extremely grateful for it – and by the way, the trip to LA was super fantastic – and this is just such a great career, and I don't think I'll ever change jobs. But still, teaching is not life.
My original plan for this article was to write a long prose about how many other great things there are in life besides teaching, and how engaging in those other things can enhance your entire life, including your professional life. What are those things for you?
Lately, I've been thinking about some other things that are much more important than this job!
I usually put some sort of judgmental moralistic declaration at the end of my posts but I think I'll skip it this time.
1 comment:
I hear you! I am ready for summer. I teach alternative high school and the state of Oregon has imposed higher standards for diplomas. At risk kids have a hard enough time and keeping them from dropping out is high stress. Hurry up summer!
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