Writer’s Workshop : Right For Me
When I was little I dreamed about being many things when I grew up. I wanted to be a detective solving mysteries like Nancy Drew. I loved reading about crime and mystery stories and the thrills that Sherlock Homles had solving crime and putting the baddies away. It would be cool speeding along the roads in London chasing after criminals on a BMW bike.
However as I grew up my aspiration to become a detective diminished and I decided to pursue a Degree in Business instead when I was in the university. Studying law and having to be so physically fit wasn’t really that appealing to me anymore. I knew with a degree in business I will be able to take on a selection of job which I may fancy.
Upon graduation I applied for various marketing/management jobs I realized that they weren’t what I was looking for. I wasn’t really keen on presentations after presentations and working in an office environment felt stifling.
I applied to be a teacher as I felt that it was worth giving it a try. At least I wouldn’t be working into the nights on most days and I could have some proper family life. Little did I know that it would be a decision which would change my outlook of life.
I got the job as an elementary school teacher and was bonded for three years to the job. Being a teacher has changed my view of how I wanted to bring up my kids. Knowing how to teach children gave me an insight to how a child’s mind worked. I also was introduced to the various techniques that can be used to teach young kids.
I started liking my job as a teacher as I see how gratifying it is when the kids understand what you teach and appreciate your efforts. However the increasing workload and administrative responsibilities made it more and more difficult for to enjoy my job. I started to become jaded and felt that I was spending too much time on other people’s children then my own. My kids needed to have time to teach them right and enjoy their childhood before they were all grown up.I still want to teach but only my own kids.
I never regretted the decision to enter the education industry as it has given me a better understand on how to groom my own kids. It changed my attitude towards education and made me see the important of guiding my own kids from birth to give them the best of opportunities. Being in this industry has also opened up many different doors which led me to where I am now as a WAHM.
What decision have you made that has irrevocably changed your life?
Do you regret that decision?
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September 20, 2012 @ 8:57 am
Great to hear about how you came about becoming a teacher! Life is full of choices. We make great ones and not so great ones. Glad you made the right one for yourself. 🙂
September 20, 2012 @ 11:08 am
I am sorry that I went back to college as I was unable to complete it (5 credits short) and am saddled with a huge bill. I had already paid completely for the year I took and wanted to go back and get my degree. I was tricked into believing that it would cost far less and that I would be able to transfer my credits to a school nearer home.
September 20, 2012 @ 6:17 pm
I want to just pick all of you teachers up and give you a massive hug. You are all amazing at what you do. When I met my son’s junior kindergarten teacher the other night, I couldn’t believe that there were 29 kids in her class that vied for her attention all day.
Your job isn’t easy.
But I’m glad that you moved on. Being “stuck” in a job that you don’t enjoy will wear you down to your bones. Now, you’re doing an even more important job.
September 20, 2012 @ 6:38 pm
Teaching is not only gratifying, but it does envelope you and is constantly on your mind even when you leave the school. It is very draining indeed and it’s only a teacher’s care and concern for the students that keep them going. I just finished reading Tony Danza’s book about his rookie year as a teacher (“I Want to Apologize To Every Teacher I Had) I think you would enjoy. Glad you are able to focus on your own kids now.
September 20, 2012 @ 6:50 pm
Great take on the prompt. I really couldn’t think of one that I could write a post about. This is excellent. It’s wonderful that you gained perspective and you are able to give your children something you might not have otherwise known to do. I really wish the education system would pay teachers more to just teach and have assistants who would do all the other stuff.
September 20, 2012 @ 7:23 pm
Probably the decision to become a stay at home mom, which has now led me on the path of professional blogging! I’m very happy about this.
September 20, 2012 @ 8:01 pm
It is interesting to look back and see how different decisions have impacted our lives. I am an early childhood educator, and like you, I see how that experience shaped my parenting style.
September 20, 2012 @ 8:24 pm
I guess being a full-time, hands-on, stay-at-home Mom would be the biggest, life-changing decision I’ve ever made. Absolutely no regrets. Never ever. 🙂
September 20, 2012 @ 9:36 pm
Becoming a mother by choice forever changed my life and one I live without regrets. For the first 8-years of our marriage I was convinced I did not want children, but God had other plans for me and I’m grateful He stirred my heart’s desire to have children because my life would be so empty and lonely, not that my DH doesn’t fill my life, but children do it differently. We both share the same sense of how family makes us feel and we cherish it. We count ourselves happy and blessed with our decisions of parenthood.
September 20, 2012 @ 11:22 pm
What insight you took away from your experience as a teacher. It is such an important job/role in our world. To have a better understanding of children’s minds…It was so trial and error for me!
September 21, 2012 @ 12:59 am
I love hearing how people enjoy their jobs. That’s what I am looking for a career that I enjoy.
September 21, 2012 @ 1:19 am
Thanks so much for sharing! Being a teacher is an awesome job, esp good teachers!
September 21, 2012 @ 1:25 am
Interesting. I have made many decisions that ultimately changed my life. I guess one of them was to have the first child when I did. It was the reasoning that I regretted. Not having the child that I have. It changed my life, took all of my freedom – which I didn’t have much at the time anyways, completely away. Bounded me and turned me into someone else better, but I wasn’t ready.
September 21, 2012 @ 7:19 am
Visiting from Katherine’s Corner hop. I’m sure you will be a great teacher for your kids. I always wanted to be with my kids while they were growing up and so I saw all the stages they were in, sometimes the stages are not that much fun. 🙂 Best wishes, Linda
September 21, 2012 @ 2:08 pm
It’s always a tough thing to decide about career issues after you become a parent. Sounds like you made a good choice for you and your family!
September 22, 2012 @ 12:26 am
It is interesting to hear the different paths we all take. I bet you were a fantastic teacher. I agree about the stifling desk job – before kids I used to work 60+ hours in an office in the financial industry. Its very draining and extremely difficult to have a family life with that schedule. Now, I am looking to work part time (20 hours) in an office and/or at home. Now, that my littlest is in school five days a week, I feel like I have more mental space to take on a work project.
September 22, 2012 @ 10:47 am
I’m glad you made the right decision and now your children will benefit.
September 22, 2012 @ 1:55 pm
You have insight into how a child’s mind works? I’ll never get that! LOL
September 23, 2012 @ 7:35 am
I love your post.
My decision to stay home with my children has been best and I have not regretted it.
I hope soon I will understand even more the impact.
Happy weekend!
September 28, 2012 @ 4:30 am
Oh my.
I just wrote something along these lines.
Before I even visited.
The thing I regret most in my life is making myself too invisible to my family.
It is the thing I wish I could change.
And will never be able to.
Sigh.
Your words hit me right in the heart today.
Sending admiration and an “A+” your way!