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Would teaching involve life style changes?

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Elyse H.’s Answer

That’s an interesting question and something more people should look into. There is an incredibly high dropout rate among new teachers and I think this is largely because schools don’t prepare their students well for the realities of teaching. I quit classroom teaching after two years because I was not prepared for the lifestyle changes that were required. The things that were the hardest for me were not being able to go to the bathroom, go out to lunch with friends, go to doctor’s appointments, etc. I always felt like i was still in school just like my students!

Elyse H. recommends the following next steps:

Talk to current teachers to see how they handle these type of things.
Think about your personality and if this sort of lifestyle will be work for you.
Thank you comment icon This 8s a great answer. Teaching is a lifestyle choice as much as it is a career choice. You should really do your homework and think about the type of family life and income you want. The burnout rate for teachers is astronomical compared to other careers. Andrew LaRusch
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Jerome’s Answer

I like this question. As a lifelong educator I would say that it depends upon you. I was asked in Elementary school to write an essay on what I wanted to be when I grew up. My answer was that I wanted to be a teacher. Being a teacher is investing in the lives of others. I wanted my students to remember me as someone that cared about them as a person more than the subject that I taught. My greatest confirmation is when I see a former student and they have a specific memory of my classroom that encouraged them and contributed to what they are doing now. For me teaching was a passion and a calling more so than a career.

Jerome recommends the following next steps:

Find a place to develop your skills.
Voluteer to tutor.
Find a summer camp and work as a counselor.
Coach a local Recreation Team.
Depending upon your age, volunteer at a local school.
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