While in school, one can wonder, why am I putting in all of these hours with what seems like meaningless papers and assignments? It is easy to forget about the reason, we as college students, volunteered for this.... here are a few websites that may be helpful in reminding yourself why you decided to teach in the first place.
50 Reasons to Teach
9 Reasons to Quit Teaching - (10 Reasons to Stay)
Why Teachers Teach
For myself, it is always the intrinsic rewards that continue to drive me to teach. It is the chance to impact lives in a positive manner on a daily basis. There are very few jobs that hold the same responsibility and power as a teacher. It is the fact that no two days of teaching are ever the same. It is the chance to share knowledge of something that I am passionate with others everyday (even if they aren't). It is not being confined to a desk or chair each day that drives me. The chance to be creative, have fun and enjoy teaching others. Being a teacher is tough and demanding, with long hours and not enough pay (as so I've seen and heard). However, most careers that are tough and demanding come with positive rewards if done right, and teaching is one of those careers. Most people can recall one or two, some people even all of their teachers, even after decades of being in their classroom. When was the last time you remembered the person handing you the fries at the drive-thru? The opportunity to teach can be scary, rewarding, painful, but it can also be the opportunity of a lifetime.
Nice website finds... and I like your reasoning process for deciding to teach. Throughout your career you will probably feel the need to revisit this reasoning and I hope your conclusions remain the same. Teaching is a tough job when done right as you say. Well written and processed.
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