Coming from a dual tech-language arts background, you just don't know how encouraged I am to see such a quality turn of phrase like this posted on slashdot. I feel better about the whole ordeal already.:)
More seriously, I think the above post is likely much closer to the truth than the "nuanaced" slashdot summary. But that's just my opinion.
If you've ever worked with kids and enjoyed it, love learning and sharing your discoveries with others - think seriously about teaching. Not because it pays well or for the summer vacation, but because you might really enjoy it.
I burned out towards the end of my own CS degree in '91, but finished it to stay marketable as a college grad. I ended up doing some volunteer youth work and found that I really enjoyed it. That combined with a love of learning led me into a teaching career that I totally enjoy! And it's a real challenge, let me tell you. Every day is different, and each year brings a whole new batch of kids. You're always tweaking lessons & activities trying to better reach and teach your students.
Just so you understand, I was pretty good at coding, but found that I didn't really love doing it day in-day out. The problems posed by working with and educating others provided a far more interesting and rewarding challenge (Jr High Math - Yikes!).
Teaching may not be the answer for you, but find something you truly love to do. In the long run, no amount of money can ever take the place of a job you love.
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Coming from a dual tech-language arts background, you just don't know how encouraged I am to see such a quality turn of phrase like this posted on slashdot. I feel better about the whole ordeal already. :)
More seriously, I think the above post is likely much closer to the truth than the "nuanaced" slashdot summary. But that's just my opinion.
If you've ever worked with kids and enjoyed it, love learning and sharing your discoveries with others - think seriously about teaching. Not because it pays well or for the summer vacation, but because you might really enjoy it.
I burned out towards the end of my own CS degree in '91, but finished it to stay marketable as a college grad. I ended up doing some volunteer youth work and found that I really enjoyed it. That combined with a love of learning led me into a teaching career that I totally enjoy! And it's a real challenge, let me tell you. Every day is different, and each year brings a whole new batch of kids. You're always tweaking lessons & activities trying to better reach and teach your students.
Just so you understand, I was pretty good at coding, but found that I didn't really love doing it day in-day out. The problems posed by working with and educating others provided a far more interesting and rewarding challenge (Jr High Math - Yikes!).
Teaching may not be the answer for you, but find something you truly love to do. In the long run, no amount of money can ever take the place of a job you love.