[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Do You Guys Like Your Jobs? Really? Come On, Be Honest.

[Richelle Votaw]

Cindy wrote:

> You know what the problem is, don't you?  
> 
> I don't know what I want to be when I grow up, that's the 
> problem.  ;-)

I know exactly what you mean.  I'm 26, I've been teaching for four years. I still think of what I REALLY want to be. Don't get me wrong, I love teaching (particularly when I actually have "sponges"--gotta love those kids who soak it up!). However, there are certain stresses (whiny eight year olds who act two for one example).  My immediate career goal is to get my five years experience in one school, which opens me up to a lot more possibilities.  All positions in, say, the university Lab school, school board, etc. require 5 years experience and a Master's degree.  I've got the Master's, just got to get in more years.  I don't picture myself in the classroom like I am now for thirty years (yippee, I can retire in 26 years!).  My Master's degree is in educational technology (I just had myself timed on a computer for my typing speed, I'd been saying for years I typed 80 wpm, but it seems to have improved to at least 95 wpm.  There's got to be something more I can do with that typing than email!).  The particular position I'd like doesn't yet exist, at least not in Louisiana.  I'd like to teach computer lab all day long, and that way I'd only have each group of kids for an hour or less.  Teach actual lessons, not just stick them on a self guided program like our current computer lab does.

Now, for what I'd REALLY like to do.  One of two things.  Move to the UK and teach in an all boys school (yes, I'm nuts, would they even hire me?).  Or work at the Lego place either creating new designs or as a Grand Master Builder (ooh!).  Yep, that's the truth--my goals in life.

Richelle


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