Advantages and disadvantages of being a teacher

Have you ever thought about being a teacher? Nowadays, more and more young people want to do it for a living. Many claim that this is because it is easy to teach other people. But is it a profesion for everyone?

There are several arguments in favour of working as a teacher. To begin with, it is a very interesting job because teachers have contact with many young and creative pupils. They can learn very interesting things from each other - both a teacher and students. What is more, pupils do not allow teachers to lose their creativity. They will still think up a lot of strange and difficult for them issues. And you have to deal with them successfully. Furthermore, it is a rewarding job, since when teachers see how their students become wiser and well educated people, they can be happy and proud. You feel useful for others and what is the most important, you help children not only learn more but also solve their problems.

However, there is also a number of disadvantages of being a teacher. Firstly, it is a stressful job - you are responsible for your students. You must take care of pupils like for your own children. Kids should feel safe with you, have to trust you and feel comfortable when you talk to them. Sometimes a teacher must be very patient and behave calmly even when the situation is not easy. Teachers should know that they play a very important part in every student's live. Moreover, it can be very depressing job for people who have not get strong character. Pupils can notice that weakness and try to get rid of their teacher. Last but not least, this job is very tiresome. You have to explain a lot of difficult for children things. They are always asking: 'how?', 'why?' and 'what for?'. It may be irritating but you cannot say 'This is unimportant'. You must answer them and what is more always set a good example for them. Sometimes it could be tiring.

To sum up, a profession of a teacher has many advantages although there are a lot of disadvantages too. It can be rewarding and interesting job, nevertheless it is also difficult. It is a career only for strong, indulgent and righteous people. However, I always dream about this job. I would like to teach other people and have satisfaction from it.