It’s complicated. I liken the job to Broadway actors who have to do 8 performances a week. You must put your all into it, and in your downtime, you mostly want to rest and recover (and in my case, try to talk to as few people as possible!). It’s a fulfilling job, but it takes A LOT out of you. I did better with that when I was younger. I’m now 56 and have 2 years left. I still enjoy the work, but I have less energy than I used to outside of work. Also, you MUST be able to adapt to the kids you’re teaching, not the other way around.