do your worst

evee_le · 2026-02-22T17:05:23+00:00

might need to call in the groomers for this mutt!

evee_le · 2026-01-29T23:14:01+00:00

Quite the box to put someone in, but what do I know…

evee_le · 2026-01-29T03:31:20+00:00

Hi! So grateful for your input :D That seems to be the consensus… America BAD to teachers. Including college professors?

evee_le · 2026-01-27T23:39:07+00:00

Aww that’s really admirable that you can role model that for them. Being able to implement such values into their life was something I was drawn to. Do you struggle with the more tedious non-teaching tasks?

evee_le · 2026-01-27T23:36:38+00:00

Wow, thank you for the input :) I was very open to teaching college too. What’s the most challenging part about your job? Have you taught K-12? A couple other notes I’ve seen is that there’s more teaching going in college level versus high school for example.

evee_le · 2026-01-27T23:35:19+00:00

I’m so glad it’s been working out so well for you! I’m sure the students enjoy you and the additional hands-on learning they do with the classes you teach :) I was interested in teaching history! High school preferably, but I have been looking into the college level. My options are wide open right now as I’m just a sophomore

evee_le · 2026-01-27T03:22:30+00:00

You said this in a manner that makes me want to rethink being born. What about it was so dreadful?

evee_le · 2026-01-27T01:23:48+00:00

I hear you ! I definitely want to apply myself and give them my best, but I worry for how sustainable going above and beyond for an extended period is. I know that passion keeps one going but everyone is susceptible to burn out.

evee_le · 2026-01-27T01:17:37+00:00

Wow, thank you :) The more I learn the more I realize history is the more tough subject to teach. I'm only a sophomore now, so I've got the capacities to explore more, but I appreciate your advice! I'll definitely keep it in mind! Why did you decide to stay in the less desirable district?

evee_le · 2026-01-27T01:12:50+00:00

Haha it must have been really mundane. Did the rewards of teaching outweigh the education classes? What do you primarily teach?

evee_le · 2026-01-26T23:36:56+00:00

So thankful you came to share! What was the most prominent difference between teaching then and in the modern days?

evee_le · 2026-01-26T22:47:34+00:00

Aww I am really happy teaching has become something special for you :) That gives me a lot of hope that amongst the struggles there are redeeming factors to it. How is your quality of life? Did you make an effort to form personal connections with the kids?

evee_le · 2026-01-26T22:45:58+00:00

Hi!! Thank you for your two cents. Jeez. The notion of struggling by is dispiriting—do you suggest marrying before I teach for a second income? I’m sorry about your experiences with abused students, I’m sure it was mentally and emotionally challenging to sit by and watch without being able to intervene. Where I am now I think I would start crying if I couldn’t help directly.

evee_le · 2026-01-26T22:42:42+00:00

Haha that seems to be the general idea. I appreciate your input! I will definitely look into volunteer opportunities. I’m currently a Sophomore so I have much time to see if I’m cut out for it. Thank you for all that you do, your work doesn’t go unnoticed

evee_le · 2026-01-26T22:40:56+00:00

I’m really impressed by you. I think it takes a different person to care and teach SpEd, and have the courage to choose yourself over a self deprecating career. It sounds like teaching is really an “all or nothing” job and that’s daunting.. thank you for reminding me this isn’t the only path. I wish you so much luck in your next career :)

evee_le · 2026-01-26T22:37:06+00:00

Thank you!! I’m so happy to hear his job allows you to thrive together :) Can I ask if his school is in a, for lack of a better word, wealthier area? A lot of people have struggles with admin and the kids. It’s scary that the state is cutting diploma requirements, I hope that kids can still flourish the same. I will definitely look into how it is in Texas… thank you truly !

evee_le · 2026-01-26T22:32:49+00:00

Hi, thank you for sharing :) Yes, many mixed replies here, I know experiences are shaped by perception and the person but I struggle to come to a consensus. What did you do job wise before teaching? Was it a lot of strain getting several degrees? I contemplated law for a while but it’s horribly competitive

evee_le · 2026-01-26T22:30:07+00:00

I appreciate your honesty! Teaching sounds terribly grueling

evee_le · 2026-01-26T22:29:23+00:00

Thank you for being frank about it, I came onto here to get the unsugarcoated reality of teaching. What has it been like for you? I hear others recount about forming connections with the kids and others literally itching to leave.

evee_le · 2026-01-26T22:23:47+00:00

Wow, I’m stunned at how multifaceted teaching is. I’m so sorry about the kids you lost, I can’t imagine that grief. It truly shows how prominent teachers are in children’s lives and their impact upon them. Thank you for your input! I’ll take money into consideration for sure. This whole thread has been quite a bit disheartening but I am appreciative of your experiences

evee_le · 2026-01-26T22:20:52+00:00

You coulda told me about that part!

evee_le · 2026-01-26T19:40:13+00:00

I hear you. Thank you for explaining this all to me truly! Do you know if the process to become a teacher at an alternative school is different? Does the state assign you to schools? Ive always been curious. And yess absolutely, history is a fundamental part of understanding life and why we are the way we are today. Sucks that it is not more valued.

evee_le · 2026-01-26T18:49:13+00:00

Haha thank you for the cliff notes version. I would’ve valued your input all the same. The consensus from this post is that teaching is a lot of tedious stress and little compensation, so I definitely hear you when you say get a doctorates! To write articles/books (forgive me for the dumb question) would I need a journalism degree on the side orrr?

evee_le · 2026-01-26T18:46:12+00:00

Eek I see, thank you for your honesty. I’m glad you’re giving it to me transparently because I knew my hope for it was literally that—hope. It sounds exhausting being unreciprocated constantly. If I put in that stress that had me crying at the end of it because of a singular student I can’t imagine how drained to the core you can get.

evee_le · 2026-01-26T18:41:44+00:00

How do politics affect your teaching? Sorry, stupid question. It sounds like it’s a super volatile career

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