I’m getting to the point where I really enjoy my job. I feel I’ve become much more efficient than I used to be. I’m able to finish lesson plans during the week and can enjoy my weekends, and my class is run in a way that it’s actually pretty fun. It’s amazing how much you learn about teaching in just a year, and starting a fresh year with some experience under your belt really helps.
This is the first job that I can go to work and actually enjoy the day. I remember working shifts at my part-time jobs and just watching the clock tick for four hours on end. I don’t know if it was the content of the job or my mindset, but it’s a lot different now. Yes I still enjoy my weekends, but I’ve been able to take that feeling and spread it out all week long. This might come down to the mindset I’ve adopted.
I often tell myself that vacation isn’t over…yes I have to go back to work, but it’s different. I can’t stand going to work on a Monday and thinking I’ll dread the next 5 days straight until the weekend. What a waste of time! Instead I will enjoy those 5 days (albeit not as much as the weekend or Summer), but for the 7.5 hours that I’m at work I will enjoy my time almost as much as vacation. Not only does the time go by faster, but it’s truly enjoyable.
Whether you have a "real" job or not, I hope everyone can find a career that they enjoy almost as much as the weekend.
