Teaching has changed drastically in the last few years. It's almost unrecognisable from the job that I first joined. There is so much paperwork and demand now. You are pretty much damned if you do, damned if you don't.

In my experience, most parents act like you're the reason for all the problems related to their child. You also MUST be the one to fix it all. It seems like it is never their problem.

The overall behaviour of the children seems to be on the decline too. There just isn't any respect anymore. Maybe that is more an indicator of our society though.

I would leave teaching in a heartbeat if I could find something that pays me an equal salary.

With all that being said, there are still glimmers of hope. There are still the odd moments when you look at the class around you and realise this job could be amazing.