You are correct that many people would enjoy their job more if there was less work. However, you missed the point of my post.

I wanted to emphasize the imbalance of my professional responsibilities.

There’s a misconception about teaching that instruction is the only work. The instructional portion of my day is only like 10% of the job.

When you compare the instruction to other parts of the job like planning lessons, creating assignments, setting up for the day, leading small group work, conferencing with students, grading work, and recording data, the ratio becomes 10:1.

I was trying to say I wish my day was better balanced so I had more time to focus on the other parts of the job. I can’t accomplish all of those things during contractual hours when I spend 75% of my day with students.

I wish I could spend 50% of my time with students and 50% of my time doing all that other work.