frustrated!

Today was one of those days that I question everything I'm doing in life! I seriously do not know why I am a teacher. Teaching is one of those jobs that 9 times out of 10, you can't see that you're doing anything right. At lunch today I asked my coworkers why they were teachers. Most couldn't give me a positive answer. Basically, it all boils down to Christmas vacation, spring break, and summer break. Sadly, I couldn't agree more. The past three years have been like this for me. Does that mean that it's time to move on? I tell ya, nothing would please me more!! But what would I do? I am convinced that even though I would lose my summers, that if I enjoyed a job, working in the summer wouldn't be too bad. Teachers are not respected and that makes me so mad. Parents think they know more and I don't have to tell you how teenagers feel! We're not treated as adults by our supervisors - it was due yesterday and we're never good enough so we must attend the most pointless meetings and conferences ----Ahhh!!! It's never ending. I am thankful that Christmas vacation is coming up....but I am also sick and tired of wishing my life away in the classroom -- can't wait until Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break, summer vacation. Based on that, I'm only 100% happy about 3 months out of the year....that is unacceptable......