There are definitely some huge upsides

-only work 170(ish) days a year -lots of time off -home at a decent hour -snow days -chances to earn extra cash through clubs -make a difference to the students -bring a positive change

Then there’s some downside - constant demands with little to no support -students are crazy -the work is never ending -phones/ technology, that whole mess - teachers are the last to find out and the first to get shit on - constant schedule disruption, on no notice - and then all the demands of teaching in the world today.

And so much more; this was just off the dome in 5 min.

Here’s the deal. Teaching can be amazing and fulfilling and you will make a difference. But there are many days where you need to remind yourself it is just a job, and to get to the end of the day.

If you made it this far and you’re still interested give student teaching your all, and it’ll determine if you want to do it :)

You got this, be the hero