I had my first year of teaching in 2017. Anyone who has walked this path would know how awful one's first year in this profession can truly be. I started in January, in grade 3. A post opened up with the grade 4's (which is more in my line of qualification and passion) and I applied, getting it almost instantly. I was so excited.
The most difficult semester of my life started then. I've been sure about my career choice for the past 5 years. I doubted myself every single day for those 6 months. It was hell. The discipline in this school is absolutely terrible, especially if you walk into a class almost halfway through the year. They walked over me. At some points I became the worst person I've ever known. There's however one big quality that saved me. I never just give up. I push and I push until the circumstances change.
And it did. When my second year started now in 2018, teaching became like a feather in comparison to last year's mountain. I'm gaining back my self-confidence... I'm feeling appreciated and needed. And so are the kids. I'm so happy in my job at the moment, and I'm proud of my self for pushing through.
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No one can stop you if you are dedicated!
that's great @xramonahx, teachers are so undervalued!!!