Why would you want to go into a profession where you get half the pay for double the stress? This was the most common question I was asked when I told people I was quitting the world of banking for a life in the classroom teaching maths.
Oh, that and “at least you’ll get all those holidays; it’ll be a breeze”. I’ll admit, the holidays are a welcome addition, but they definitely come at a price.
I knew that I wanted to teach maths (I know, I’m one of those people that likes algebra), but I wanted to get some first-hand experience in a career that involves maths every day.
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