Being a teacher is not a thankless job. You do have your moments with students. That "light bulb goes on" so to speak. That's when it's worth it. Other times the whole process can seem like a grind. The lessons, the same questions, the same answers, etc. You go into class thinking "OMG do I really have to do this?" That's when you have a good day. Of course, it often depends on the topic.
I understand that I'm better at teaching certain topics over others. I enjoy them. That makes teaching them not seem tedious, but downright exhilarating. I look around the room and I see the eyes and the nodding of heads. "Yes! They get it!"
Do teachers get paid enough? The short answer in my opinion is yes. They get some of the best benefits in any profession. They get three months off. They get every holiday imaginable off. Plus they often get snow days and a pile of paid sick days. Come now. With all that their unions have room to complain? I just don't see it.
Granted it's not easy. I'll be the first to say that, but so is a high-rise welder, a police officer, and a tax adviser. We all have our lots in life. Teaching is a special one. I'll thank them each chance I get. Actually we should be more thankful for other professions as well.
Just my thoughts.
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