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Is teaching a tiring job

When I was in highschool and middle school, most of my teachers really seemed like they didn't want to be there. That gave me motivation to be better if I became a teacher but I don't know if I'll be up to it if it'll end up the same way as them. #teaching #teacher #college #teacher #teaching

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Jessica’s Answer

Hello! It is definitely a tiring job due to the demands and responsibilities. What I have learned from years in education is every one is different and every day is different. Find ways to recharge, change it up, and be kind along the way!
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Maeve’s Answer, CareerVillage.org Team

Teaching can be an exhausting but also very rewarding career! It is important to note that any job can be hard or tiring at times. Teaching requires a lot of creativity and willingness to put in extra work to create unique learning experiences for students. There were days when I was teaching where I felt run down, and unable to give my best self at all times during the day. My mood or excitement level around a topic would be mirrored in my students, so if I wasn't into it- my students definitely weren't either. Something that is so important when you are a teacher is taking care of yourself. Teaching requires a lot of energy and effort to keep students engaged, and if you do not have a good work/life balance it can be difficult to remain motivated. Teaching at a school that prioritizes teacher well-being and work/life balance can often foster the most positive experience for educators! Overall, some days can be tiring, but the joy of seeing students grow and succeed greatly outweighs that (or at least makes it all worth it!).
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Skip’s Answer

Love Michael's answer... and totally agree! All well said.
as a former "student", those teachers and coaches in my life DO have a lasting impact in how I was "raised" and my outlook on life.., my profession, my family, my hobbies and sports that I'm passionate about ~ the goods ones are there for the calling and must appreciate some "students" that also give back to them, the "teacher". To have the opportunity to influence children in a POSITIVE way is priceless ~ and I'm also a proud parent of a Teacher and Coach that works at the High School level - and see how she enjoys her life and career not only in herself, but her "kids", too!
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Alok’s Answer

I personally feel that you must be a teacher only if you have a passion for teaching and knowledge sharing.
If you have a passion for teaching you won't feel bored of delivering the same topics repeatedly, you won't get tired.
I myself teaching now for more than 22+ years and still, I enjoy it to the core.
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David’s Answer

Hi Andrea! All the above answers are good ones about teaching in general and the issues a lot of teachers face so I'll just add some additional thoughts. My wife has been a teacher for around 11 years now and still loves it. I know she has found more success when she has a good team of people to work with. She started at a new school a few years ago and didn't have the best team when she joined, but when you perform well at a school you normally have flexibility to switch to another grade when there is an opening. She soon switched to a different grade and her life got a lot better. Also, being flexible with how we teach kids can change over time is also really important. Change comes to every job and being open to it important. She also grounds herself by highlighting how her students have grown throughout the year to remind herself of the impact she is making, which is a lot! Good luck!
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