I am graduating in Dec. with a degree in Elem. Ed. I really like kids, I KNOW I could be a good teacher, have had tons of experience, and have spent the past 5 yrs of my life working for it. However, I don't know if it's what I want to do at THIS time in my life. AHH!!!
My fiance and I are getting married next year and his job will easily support us. Don't get me wrong, I WANT to work, I just don't know if teaching is right for me at this point in my life. I have thought about doing something with weddings, but I haven't had any experience at it, other than planning my own.
My mom is a teacher (the biggest reason that I decided to become one). I don't want to disappoint my family because they have thought I was going to be a teacher all along, but I do want to do what's right for me in my life.
I feel like I'm back to freshman year, not knowing what I want to do. How do I decide what's right for me? Anyone ever experienced anything similar?
Stories would be great!!
2006-08-21
18:06:42
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I have brought it up to my mom and she was somewhat disappointed to find out that I was even thinking about doing something else. I am so confused right now. I really don't know what to do.
2006-08-21
18:33:46 ·
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My fiance knows how I feel and he is supportive of me no matter what I decide. He has told me more than anyone that I should what I WANT TO DO!! He's been the best!
2006-08-21
18:48:48 ·
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You might be surprised to find out that many people that are close to graduating wonder if they have made the right choice and if the timing is right. Don't worry so much about disappointing your family, it is your life. You mentioned your mother was a teacher, have you mentioned anything of your feelings to her?
I admire people who are teachers. Giving a young, growing mind a chance to learn and grow is one of the best aspirations a person can have. The old saying that knowledge is power is very true. Knowledge is something that too many people take for granted.
Since your fiance can support the two of you have you given any thought to maybe part time teaching or something like that to see if it is what you think it will be.
I wish you all the luck in the world no matter what you decide. Just keep in mind that if you do begin your career as a teacher you had an opportunity to change children's lives. Yes, I am trying to encourage you to teach.:)
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage as well. Best of luck.
2006-08-21 18:20:50
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answered by Mav 6
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First of all, congratulations for your upcoming wedding and graduating with your elementary education certificate! I am a senior in college majoring in early childhood education and will graduate this coming May of 2007. I think what you are feeling is normal. Many new or soon-to-be teachers question themselves as to whether or not they chose the right field of work to do.
What advice or suggestion I have for you is maybe you could consider being a substitue teacher. You mentioned that your fiance will be making enough money to support the both of you. If you subbed, you wouldn't have the major committement of being a full-time teacher. You would also have the opportunity to perhaps start-up your own wedding planning company on the side...By doing this, you can get a feel for both job areas and see what works best for you. Regardless, whether you work or not, having a college education is something that no one can take away from you and it will never go back. I understand you don't want to disappoint your mom but have a heart-to-heart with her.
Good luck with everything!
2006-08-22 06:27:25
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answered by happy_teaching_gal 3
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I am a teacher and I teach students how to teach.
Everyone has hesitations before starting teaching.
I say try it for a year. You shouldn't have any problem getting a job. Contracts for beginning teachers are for a year. If, at the end of the first year, you are unhappy, you don't have to return.
If you've studied for it, then there was something in you that told you that it was right. One of the things that good teachers have is the idea that is more of a vocation rather than a job. If you just feel it is going to be a job, then don't do it. If you think that you would enjoy it and/or interaction with students, then do it.
I don't think that your family would be disappointed by you not wanting to teach, rather they are concerned that you wasted your time. They may see in you something of which you might not be aware. This job may be a perfect fit for you, but you can't see that for nervousness.
It was terrifying to step into my classroom that first year. Once you get past the first day, it is all downhill from there. The jitters subside. Is it always easy? NO! Is it always an uphill battle? NO! But, when that kid comes up to you and thanks you or gives you a hug or you see that spark in their eyes, it makes you forget the bad.
Best of luck with your decision and your upcoming nuptials.
2006-08-21 18:44:18
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answered by looneysamo 2
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During the first few years of teaching, I I had doubts too, about what I really want to do. I wanted to earn buckets of money, a flashy car, a beautiful house, fashionable clothes and jewelry. I know that all these luxuries will never be mine, if I remain as a teacher. But I kept postponing my transfer to other jobs. Then I discovered the rewards and joys of teaching- things money can't buy. When I am greeted "good morning" by a five-year old on a dreary day; when a little girl gives me a daisy; when a little boy gives me a piece of candy, he himself loves... then I realized I will be a teacher forever. Other satisfactions and joys come when I have taught a child to love to read, when teenagers discover Shakespeare and the intricacies of mathematics and Physics.. all these make teaching truly great.
2006-08-21 20:56:18
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answered by Anonymous
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well..you've got the degree...it's there if you change your mind..but if it's not what you want to do...keep searching for it! You need a job where you will be happy.
I went into college as a music ed. major. (but I was in love with Spanish...so I kept taking those classes as well)
I took a huge chunk of music courses and I couldn't decide which one to be my major..because I didn't want to give up either...and couldn't do both because there were too many classes for music. After 1.5 years of music major I decided I wasn't cut out for it. I had heard of all the composers they talked about..but knew really nothing about them....I played the trombone since 3rd grade but never had private lessons...so I was really behind. So I went with Spanish...it is what I really love..so it makes me more motivated to learn more and more... and I am really good at it! It picks me up any time I get to use it
2006-08-22 15:54:51
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answered by hambone1985 3
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You worked so hard and long, and now you want to give up before you even started???? You'll never get anywhere doing that! Try it, and find out. Yes, it's hard, and stressful too. But you just might find out that you like it, and end up teaching the next 40 years! Besides, what else do you feel you have to do "at this point in my life". That sounds pretty immature to me. Are you a girl or a woman? You don't have the right to that luxury anymore.
PS: It's time to grow up now and enter the real world. Weddings are the fantasy of little girls everywhere. You're not a little girl anymore. It's time to get real.
2006-08-21 21:53:52
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answered by MrZ 6
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2016-10-02 09:37:53
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answered by Anonymous
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