Struggling between commerce and the greater good...

...is emotionally draining.

My current job allows me to work with schools in such a way that I'm beginning to realize yet again that I should be a teacher. To have the ability to work with kids and inspire them to work hard and get ready for the real world...that's something that's of real merit. That's something to truly be proud of. Even only reaching one kid a year out of the 30 or more you may teach...that's one kid that you've inspired to read more or write more or become a scientist or a teacher or the next President.

I don't care if you think this sounds cliched...it's the truth.

Anyway, now I'm in a position where the things that I really want to do can't be accomplished with the job that I currently have. Frustrating, yes. Surprising, no.

Long time readers really know how not surprising this is.

But things are ok for now. I'm thinking about lots of stuff and keeping busy at work and focusing on things that will help me keep my sanity until I figure out what's next.

Still haven't eaten lunch, so I should go do that.

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Anonymous said…
I have known you for about a decade now and while I can't say I know you the best, I can say that I know you very well. You would make an excellent teacher. Your personality is warm and inviting. Even when you are stressed out by ones stupidity you are willing to help. Really, I think you should just do it already. My job is basically being a baby sitter/ crowd control for lost and uninspired youth. They need somebody who cares. You are still fresh and can be that somebody. Just do it already, these kids have needed someone like you for a while now. JUST DO IT!!!
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