I too am starting my 21st year of teaching, and with 8 more years to reach full retirement, I have become more than aware that I chose the wrong profession. For many years, I thought something was wrong with me. My family couldn't understand why my job took so much of my time or why I was so exhausted every night. I now realize that my profession goes against every fiber of my personality. I still do my job very well, and no year is ever the same due to my attempts to improve, but I find myself in constant turmoil. I am always looking for ways to improve the system (public school) so that I can do my job better, but do not have the power to change it. I guess I will continue to do my best until I can retire at 57, then take time to really find my passion the 2nd time around. Good luck to you!
Krista W (not verified)says...
I too am starting my 21st year of teaching, and with 8 more years to reach full retirement, I have become more than aware that I chose the wrong profession. For many years, I thought something was wrong with me. My family couldn't understand why my job took so much of my time or why I was so exhausted every night. I now realize that my profession goes against every fiber of my personality. I still do my job very well, and no year is ever the same due to my attempts to improve, but I find myself in constant turmoil. I am always looking for ways to improve the system (public school) so that I can do my job better, but do not have the power to change it. I guess I will continue to do my best until I can retire at 57, then take time to really find my passion the 2nd time around. Good luck to you!