Is becoming a highschool teacher worth it?

Schools like this exist everywhere, and if you open your mind to a place like this in the future, you could become a successful teacher. The pay is average, however, working in education is very often a non-lucrative decision in the long run. read more

When you peak your head out from the warm fuzziness that came with being the "cool student teacher" and become the person in charge, it can bring a lot of unexpected pressure and anxiety. It also doesn't help that students can smell fear and uncertainty in an adult authority figure. read more

I’m a high school teacher. But NOT because it is “worth it”. That notion makes no sense to me. I love my job and enjoy (almost) every moment with the students. My sallary is large enough to pay my mortgage. I’m happy. Asking whether it is “worth it” is pointless. There are no down sides to this job. I like every part of it. read more