Is becoming a teacher worth it?

[Justneedtokno]

I always heard the old saying that those who can’t do teach. But what if I want to do?

I've always wanted a career the is always needed those are Teachers, doctors, lawyers, nurses, and etc

I’ve been trying to do everything before becoming a Teacher. Just retire as a kindergartner teacher

[MCheetah]

I'm an English teacher, writer, and speaker. So I don't know how I can't do "speaking English, so I must teach it."

You know what's ironic? I don't even like kids. Not to say I hate kids. But I'm not a "family person." But I eventually started warming up to the job. The thing is, and it's sad to say, as a teacher, you are often going to be more of a parent figure to these kids, then many of their parents, nowadays. So many parents are either over-worked or don't care. So in many ways, you DO have a direct impact in these children's lives.

And sadly, that is also why you get so many woke assholes going into teaching in the US. Besides the pay being universally sh*t in the US (which is exactly why I don't teach in the US), a lot of these woke people just like to indoctrinate and brainwash the young. They're never going to have kids, so like vampires, they want to sire more woke people through education rather than just have their own children (though thank goodness most of them DON'T reproduce!)

So although *I* don't think about it much, especially being a black male in South Korea (and every kid thinking every black male in books or movies must be "me" cause black people are barely a thing in Korea), us as teachers DO have an impact on these children.

I'm still relatively new; only been doing this for three years now, and this is the first job I've done where I've stayed for a second year. But other teachers who have been doing this for 10+ years, know how much teachers impact students lives... Especially nowadays when good parents are becoming harder to come by.

I STILL assume I don't actually matter in their lives though, cause... Why would I ever want to think that? That's scary and I'm way too flawed to be anyone's f*ckin' "role model." Plus, I'm short. And a black male in South Korea. So... Yeah, I'm mean to not be taken seriously or "impact" any young person's life.

But... You never know how kids, or even teenagers, are going to perceive you or if you could be the one good thing in their life, stopping them from going into crime or trying to hurt themselves. You just... Never know. Cause kids don't exactly tell you this kinda thing.

So is being a teacher worth it? Well, as someone who admits he didn't like kids when younger and only took this job for the free rent (in South Korea), I would say that is largely dependent on the school or academy you work for. Management is EVERYTHING in education! Bad management and you'll hate your job everyday and having to cover for their asses. Good management and... You may just love what you do for a living.

Kindergarten though? Nah, don't mess with kindergarten. You're just an overpaid babysitter, at that point. Actually teach kids something, as long as it isn't woke brainwashing or propaganda.

[ArrowheadSW]

A good friend of mine was trying to make it as an art teacher. But because a lot of problematic kids get funneled into the art class in high school, he had a tough time with the babysitting part of it. He did find some substitute work with private schools, which were much better, but not enough to make a go of it.

[Justneedtokno]

OK very touching. Makes a lot of sense I was with you until. “woke brainwashing or propaganda.” if you’re saying that because that whole argument about should slavery be in the books question I get it, but it is a part of history that’s all I’m saying,
The kindergarten, so cute other than that maybe middle schoolers you actually took a job in another country instead of being in the US did you ever teach here are just out there

[MCheetah]

I'm referring to Disney and Californians trying to teach gay sexuality and transgenderism to Kindergartners and first graders. Hence the Florida Parental Rights Act to stop degenerate stuff like that.

I only ever taught in South Korea, but I shadowed US teachers, even those at private academies. Everyone sad "don't do it." My salary in US money here, is about $36,000 a year, which I think is equal or slightly more than any of the US teachers made. However, I only teach 2 to 5 hours a day. ("Teach," not work.)

[Justneedtokno]

Oh OK understandable I don’t really go into those subjects sometimes because it can be dangerous. As far as teaching on the low and they make about that much or 50,000 also have to think about the educational component of it. Do you have your masters degree or doctoral did you need those things there type of credentials did you need?

[MCheetah]

I have a Masters in English, but you don't need that to teach here. In all honesty, all you need to teach in South Korea is a 4 year college degree (in anything) and to be a native English speaker. As in, a natural resident from the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand. They pay for your housing so you don't have to worry about rent (although you rarely get to choose your housing and often times, it's sh*tty) and brand new teachers usually start out at around $2100 or $2200 a month, which is around $25,000 a year. But this includes the free housing, so if you wanted to live on your own, it's about $500 more than that each month. But yeah, you just need a Bachelor's degree and to be born in an English speaking country. That's it, on paper.

However, MOST of the time, they mainly just hire tall, pretty, white females in their early to mid 20s, especially blondes and American girls. Cause South Korea is largely a very superficial country and that's their "ideal look" of a Westerner. It's often more about the "look" than it is the credentials. However, girls like that tend to only come over here as a paid vacation and living out their dream to f*ck Korean dudes, and leave after their one year contract is up. So they lack longevity, and usually, it's the more mature people who end up staying long-term, like me. That's rarely any white women over 30 here.

So while they mostly just want perfect-looking young American white women, they tend to be the worst at the job and rarely ever stay. So people more serious about teaching have a better shot long-term, IF they can get their foot in the door. I spent my first two years, 2020 and 2021, working sh*tty jobs. As I said, this current one is the first one I've stayed at for a second year.

[Justneedtokno]

Well, nevertheless, it’s very interesting. I don’t fit quite tall blonde, so I probably wouldn’t make it.

[ArrowheadSW]

@mcheetah Funny to hear this about tall blondes! I know a lady who went to S. Korea (I forgot the reason why), about 25 years ago, and she is a tall blonde. She said walking on the city streets, people would stop and look at her, or even cross the street to get a closeup look at her. She thought it was because they rarely saw white women, but whatever the reason, she was surprised to see that. Funny I still remember her telling me about that.

[MCheetah]

@Justneedtokno
The hair color doesn't matter that much, as long as you're a pretty white female under 30 with no "weird accent."

[Justneedtokno]

No, I’m an African-American pretty cute 4’11 lol 😄

[Justneedtokno]

I don’t want to scare people

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

Due to automation, and practical thinking, YouTube is the only one I truly consider my true teacher at the moment.

But, a human figure is required, but I don't think this human figure is required for teaching now, more like for doubt solving. And hence, a limited amount of people can also do the job instead of keeping multiple people for the same subject.

I am sorry, but I really do believe that most of the students in my batch also think like this. Essentially, self-study.

[Justneedtokno]

In what forms of self study because you’re also looking at a person, do the test that you’re trying to do in order for them to do the test they had to learn from a different form

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

The major difference is that, a teacher may get irritated or bored by answering the same question again and again. But in the videos, the videos can get replayed as many times as they want.

Another thing is, due to the repeating nature of the same syllabus, the teacher may skip or somewhat show laziness in any of the classes. That is not the case on YouTube.

Agreed that we are watching a person only, but that person has taken an effort and made sure that everything is really good in that one video. Because that one video is watched by many people, rather than repeating the same content in each class in a week.

[Justneedtokno]

The point that I’m trying to make is there’s a person in the video and then they have to make multiple videos for that particular subject especially if you’re expanding upon it you don’t get everything in one sitting just like math there’s different outcomes it’s not gonna know everything and again that person has to explain it in the video

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

Yes, but only one time and hence making sure that the one-time explanation is really good in quality, for that particular sub-concept or the main concept.
But in the case of teachers, the same content is required to explain in all the divisions.

My mom's a reader in a medical college. She says that no matter how much you know, teaching is an art and if you are not able to explain it, simply it is not for you. Children get up and leave the class. Do not even attend your classes. Eventually, drastic measures are taken by the organization against you. This is true, I have seen this happen in my coaching class. He got fired.

Today's children have an unlimited number of people explaining the same concept in their own words. Every child clicks with at least one person.
And the platform providing such a facility is YouTube in a majority. Udemy is also there, but it is paid majorly.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

I am really sorry, I thought for a high school or a university-level teacher. You simply want to become a kindergarten teacher!
For that, all you need is lots and lots of compassion, patience, and love for children. And you are good to go!
Because, the children need to feel accepted, and appreciated at that age, primarily. If you are able to do that, you are awesome!

I believe there is a difference between higher-grade teachers and kindergarten teachers. Different sets of skills are required for both. I believe.

[Justneedtokno]

As I explain, you still need different versions so that means there’s multiple times for one situation different things have different outcomes.

Just because you’re a kindergarten teacher you have to think about where are you going to teach kindergarten? If it is a prep school or a charter school do you have to learn a lot of people pay top dollar for education especially their children.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

Simplify a bit more, please. I am not getting what you are trying to say there.

[Justneedtokno]

Kindergarten at a private school or charter, is much more difficult than a public school

[Justneedtokno]

In theory, I get what you’re saying about YouTube videos but the person behind the camera and the person watching may have two different outcomes on the same situation, different variables, especially like theory in history and much more

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

Yes, I can understand that. Differences in schools can certainly make a difference in the experience, expectations from you, and literally everything!
I honestly believe that that job is one of the most difficult jobs. Teaching grown-up kids is easy. Handling small kids requires a very good set of skills.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

Yes! The difference in opinions between the teacher and the student is a given. No doubt about that. That is what makes it more fun.
The comments section is even wilder than the kid may have imagined. More theories and everything. More experimentation and everything else. New ideas.

[sage2021]

A teacher is a respectable occupation. However, if you are going to be one of those transgender teaching teachers, don't bother!
If you teach things in kindergarten, those are important things to learn. They learn their name mbers ald colors and how to paint.
My favorite kindergarten activities were: recess, nap time, and snack time. We always were given graham crackers and a glass of milk.

My kindergarten teacher must have really made an offer impression on me because even though I am 68, I still remember her name - Miss Webb. A nice older lady.

[Justneedtokno]

Well, as I stated before, I don’t really go into those type of subjects that’s just for the parents to do. As far as trying to take slavery out of the history books theory opposed to that it was a part of history we should have that.

[KatherineJ]

It really depends on “why” you want to become a teacher. Those reasons are something only you can know.

[EaterPeter]

I guess.

I want to be one too.

The best way to learn is to teach.

One has to be a good learner in order to be a good teacher.

Be a teacher not a girl friend or a wife. 🙂

They tend to teach good lessons too. Mostly in a bad way.

[EaterPeter]

Thanks for like!

[EaterPeter]

Not just a *

[Justneedtokno]

Welcome they are good pou

[Justneedtokno]

Points

[ArrowheadSW]

Some teachers like it, and some don't. If you have the opportunity, might as well give it a go if you think it might be for you!

I know a lady who is 31 who just started teaching 5th grade this semester. I think she got in under an emergency credential because of the need in this area. I have not talked to her since she started so I'll have to get ahold of her and see how she is doing.

[XHopelessRomanticX]

Teaching is a noble and fulfilling profession, but is not well paid here in the US. Would you consider teaching English as a Second language in another country?

[Justneedtokno]

I’ve actually thought about that that seemed like a pretty decent job. I was approached to teach in China at one point they pay for a living expenses but I think that’s just it.

[NathanDavis]

the most rewarding thing about being a teacher... won't be the paycheck

so, it is up to you how much that is worth to you

I do teach for free, because I love to do so... (and because I have spare time)

[Anonymous]

Largely depends. If you do well in college and get in to the right school where the pupils are doing well and the parents care not only will you be decently paid but will have less work and are able to take credit for the success of pupils.

[Jamie05rhs]

There are a lot of shitty parents these days. And unfortunately, if you become a teacher, you will have to deal with those parents.

But otherwise, if you can handle that aspect, it shouldn't be too bad.

[Avicenna]

I think you should give it a shot. Look at less-expensive alternative routes into the teaching profession.

[Avicenna]

If you decide you want to teach high school math or science, I'd be happy to advise you.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

If it's your passion then yes. You can help kids learn and shape them for the future ahead.

Always follow your passion and dreams.

[TheSpaceGnome]

You need to know "how to do" or "how it works" to teach about it.

[Anonymous]

Yes, especially if you're very passionate about teaching.

[joeldalton]

I mean you're not going to make shit for money, but you get a fuck-ton of time off.

[Juxtapose]

Do not teach in the united states, you will not be properly compensated.

[msc545]

Fine if you don't mind being broke and abused.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Teaching is a noble profession.