Like most people, I think having a teaching job is desirable because of its easy work hours and long vacations that other jobs don’t usually offer. Having a two-month break every year is one of the greatest perks of being a teacher. Teaching is also a pretty stable job to have. I feel like teachers would still be in demand even in the most unstable economy. I thought I enjoy teaching because of these advantages. There had been numerous instances when I felt like quitting my job and changing careers but the thing that kept me from giving up teaching was not the perks of the job but my strong desire to make a difference in my students’ lives. I have come to realize that for me teaching is more than just a profession, but a calling. As an educator,