2007-03-03 07:17:49 · 9 answers · asked by Mz. Massachusetts 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Not being trusted by the politicians to have enough sense to do my job properly.
Not having enough time to sort all the crap that lands on my desk.
Marking 8page essays written as one long continuous sentence and paragraph.
Constantly having new initiatives to try without giving the previous one time to take hold or work.
2007-03-03 12:14:35 · answer #1 · answered by zbak 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hardest part of my job was, like stated before, trying to work with parents that believed that there child was right and the teacher was wrong, making sure that the papers were graded and sent home on time, preparing the lesson plans, and making sure you have all the material that are needed. Then at the end of the school year letting the students go because they have won your heart. Don't get me wrong they have worked your nerves as well, but you'll still miss them.
This is just the tip, there are a lot more, but they are all different for each teacher.
2007-03-03 10:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by Cormeliusb 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Having enough time for my personal life. Most people think that teachers only work 6.5 hours/day, but the reality is overwhelming. I have to prepare for at least one hour every day, and I can easily spend 2-3 hours every day grading papers. Since I am a mother and wife, I am in charge of a household and my children, as well. My weekends are always spent working at least a few hours for school. I never watch TV or have a moment to myself. My summer plans are already full. I am going to two professional development conferences for 10 days - that's 2 weeks of my summer dedicated to my profession. I also spend many, many hours in the summer reading and preparing for the following school year. It is exhausting, but I love it and wouldn't do anything else.
The best days are in the summer when I take my kids to the swimming pool, come home, and get my paycheck out of the mailbox, even though I haven't formally been at work for a week.
2007-03-03 08:39:18 · answer #3 · answered by Ambrosia 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
While in school, we are told that our jobs are all about the students. This is just not true. Our jobs are about the paperwork, not causing the administration any angst, and passing students. Students are out of control and don't appreciate their teachers. Teachers have no control in the classroom. We are not permitted to send unruly students to the office, especially if they are special. So, in answer to your question, holding on to your idealism is the most difficult part of the job. You must be an optimist to be a teacher and not mind the low pay.
2007-03-03 07:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Enigma 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Competing with TV, video games, cell phones, iPods, popular music, the Internet, friends, and lovers in holding students' interest for 45-90 minutes a day.
Moreover, teachers must constantly subject their every word and intention to the greater public's scrutiny.
2007-03-03 07:37:34 · answer #5 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dealing with parents that think their kids can do no wrong. They constantly make excuses for their kids for not doing work, or for their behavior, or even worse, they blame their kids bad behavior on everyone else in the class, especially the teacher.
2007-03-03 07:35:34 · answer #6 · answered by Paul H 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not having enough class time to work one on one with each student that could benefit from it.
2007-03-03 07:20:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Living off the salary.
2007-03-03 09:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by tartu2222 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
carry home the salary!
2007-03-03 11:09:44 · answer #9 · answered by Heinz U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋