Spoke with my Santa today and discussed where will my career path lead me? He observed, "you are a resource to others; they gain information and convey thoughts/ideas with you." Have you thought of teaching as a profession? The thought of six year olds, singing "teacher, teacher" as the pull on my clothes flash through my mind. Or better yet, a classroom full of teenagers, chilling, watching the clock drag; so not paying attention to the subject at hand.
Actually, I've tolled with the thought for awhile, realizing I want an environment where people want to learn, explore and exchange ideas. The college/university setting would be the ideal place. And not long ago, I researched teaching English as a second language. He mentioned reading an article about US companies abroad with their own private schools needing teachers. Ah, an opportunity to share and travel at the same time, what a concept! Also, I come from a long line of teachers/professors on my father's side of the family. It's not a bad gig.
What holds me back? Laziness and the fear of being in debt are on the list. I've not studied in quite a while, unless you count learning salsa dancing and the 6 week "Quick Spanish" course I took a few years ago. Te gusta bailar? Si! Sheer panic, yikes! I can give numerous reasons, but it's only me stopping this quest.
So the wheels are squeaking in my mind....move, move, move (I think in 3s) forward and don't look back! It's exciting to think about it. We all can think of a teacher that inspired us, made learning exciting. Hmm, I can do that!
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Will you do it?
Well, I think it's important to be happy. And you know you're not fulfilled doing what you're currently doing. (Although, who is?)
I second with Jaimee. Everyone that works with you knows that your potential and wisdom is so much more than a desk job with a phone.But we around you get the pleasure of knowing what you really are all about, your brightness that surrounds you just when you walk into the room or the light that shines bright when your presence has been there for a while.
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