How I Became a Teacher

I was overworked, unhappy, generally depressed, and under appreciated in a soul sucking office accounting job. I came to work generally unhappy and dreading the day. I also left work unhappy, but exhausted, trying my best to keep myself from falling asleep on the ride back from work.

One day, I finally decided to make a jump and go into a whole different direction -- to find a new career. I decided to completely remove myself from corporate hierarchies, mundane work, and pointless office politics and begin searching for something that was completely new.

Because I was in my current position for so many years, I had no idea where to go or what to do. Therefore, I did plenty of research into possible careers that I've always found interesting.

After much deliberation, I found that possibly teaching would be the best career move for me to make. For about 6 months, I continued to work at my old accounting position but took education classes at a local community college at night. I received my certificate to teach thereafter.

Many new teachers complain about the process to teach but I found it to be quite easy: all it was just to take a few classes at night, set up an appointment for some state testing, and you have your certificate. I feel I am much happier now that I work within education. I've never looked back since.