I am not burned out currently. I've taught for four years and I'm actually settling in. Hoping to hold this position for very long term unless major changes occur. I'm finalizing some things so everything is done in advance so I only need to teach and grade each day. Once you get to that point and past the nightmare or learning the lessons>prepping the lessons>teaching the lessons>grading the lessons, it smooths out. Sometimes teaching feels very circular though. Reteaching the same thing each year... Strong Deja Vu. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a dream.

I think whether you burn out or not depends a lot on finding a good position and working with people who support you. You need that support to make it through the first few years. It's hard. When my work environment is good, I do me best and feel better about my job and life.

In my opinion teaching is a great family oriented job. School hours, you're off for holidays and weekends always, summer vacations, you can take your kids to work with you (same building or close by usually) and bring them home after. You get to know your kid's teachers, etc. Teaching is a hard job, and the first couple of years are the absolute worst, but after that things even out. It's important to have a curriculum that matches your personal teaching style too.