I was having one of those days at work. I was thinking, ‘teaching why do I do it to myself?’ This is a common occurrence for teachers after marking the first assessment of the year where the kids have made no progress. So I did one of those personality tests online, which suggests careers suited to your personality. I was hoping it would come up with an exciting new career I hadn’t thought of. I spent ages answering the numerous questions when finally it came up with a career suggestion for me. What was this career which completely suited my personality?
Teaching.
After sharing my assessment woes with other teachers; I realised we’re all in the same boat and I went and got on with it.
I realised my personality loves teaching my Ego hates it. A personality of wanting to contribute, make a difference, being caring, creative and fun works well. An ego of being a perfectionist, being super cool, liking to show everyone how clever and special I am doesn't work so well. Luckily it was a personality not an ego test. My ego test takes place every day in the classroom. xx
LOL, Miss Phitt. In a moment of despair I've actually done the same thing and also discovered that teaching was my perfect career choice. What can one do except accept it? Have to say that it's easier to accept now I'm teaching part-time. Cheers. Fraudster.
ReplyDeleteHaha. . .of course two teachers will respond to that: me and Fraudy. We hear you babe! And as Fraudy says, part-time rocks! xx Stella
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