TheApple

Elow. I am an Engineering Graduate who landed in the teaching profession. This is my 20th yr now in the school where i am currently connected and like most teachers, at times i also felt i was in the dip. But it's true - teaching could be as interesting as it is frustrating. Despite receiving a very thin envelope, i think I was able to get through it. Why? Because i believe the reasons to STAY always outnumber the reasons to QUIT. And take it from me, despite the odds, i remain happy and content... My secret? I strongly believe and agree with the 10 reasons stated above.

I strongly agree with Reason 3 to quit. What do you do in a situation that you have to teach in a
" Bad curriculum" that you dont completely agree on what they want you to get across with the students? (if this question made since to you...... I give you kudos)

I was chosen tobe hired as a full time sub.teacher in MI, I was there best. I could handle some class rooms better than the full fledged teacher. The problem is I cannot pass the test for teaching, but do have enough for subbing. I believe it is pretty sad that a test will tell you if you are good ,when once your in the classroom some don' even know where to begin.
ph

I think I'm in the dip. I have not decided whether to stay or to flee, but I appreciate the article.

When I was a student teacher visiting schools for my teaching practice, I felt uncertain if I would be able to cope with the behavioural problems. I planned to work in a primary school, but ended up teaching grade 10 - 12 in a school with lots of at risk students. I was surprised at my own inner strength and ability. Teaching is a tough job, but there is nothing else that I can imagine ever doing!

Teaching for me is a vocation, it's my calling. I guess my greatest influence is my family. I came from a family of teachers. I grew up living with my 2 grandmas who were both principals at that time and my grandpa who was a teacher. My aunt who took care of me is also a teacher and still teaching. I must admit that being an educator is a tough job. I stopped teaching not because I'm tired of being a teacher but because we had a change of residence and since then I haven't found a teaching job yet. It is really hard to get a job here that is why I'm trying my luck abroad or in foreign countries. I really miss teaching kids! I like being an educator because it gives me a sense of fulfillment and I enjoy doing activities with my students. For those who are still planning to become teachers, my advise is, think it over. If you think you're ready for a tough job then go for it! Because once you are already a teacher you have a commitment with your students, administrators, parents and to God. Break a leg!

I am one of those teachers that will stick with it to the bitter end. Teaching is a part of me and a calling I have had since I was 6 years old. I have been teaching for 13 years and am recently between jobs. I am currently tutoring students for teachers and assisting them with those students in reading, math, and language. I watch these teachers "teach" and wonder why they are still there and why they decided to teach to begin with. I can only watch even when they are making a mistake. This has been a humbling experience for a teacher with my background. I will find a new teaching position and again be where I belong; but until then, I watch. I will not give up. I feel lost not being in the classroom full time. I told my husband that my mind is going numb. I am so use to always thinking of new ways to teach and how to reach a student , even in my sleep. Now I do not have that to think about and I am lost and sad. I sit with students that really need help but an unable to make a difference because I am sent six to eight students out in the hall and it is ofcourse the students that the teacher just wants out of her room. Instead of helping, I am policing behavior. I hope to find a way to help the few I have been able to identify as really needing help before this year ends. I know I am where I am because one of those students really needs me and I am determined to be there for that student. I have however been given the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of teaching teacher at the university level. I always said I would teach 6 year olds all day and teachers at night. That is the one good point to being jobless this year, I was able to pursue an adjunct position at the university. I am hoping to inspire those who are being called and discourage those that are in it for all the wrong reasons. Thanks for listening.