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Becoming a teacher is not an easy decision to make. You may be asking yourself if this is the right career for you. Doing a little bit of “soul searching” and asking certain questions can help you decide if teaching is right for you.

1. Do You Like Young People?
A teacher teaches children and their ages range from 4-18 years old. All of these age groups come with different needs. If you like working with children or young adults then this is the first sign that you might like teaching.

2. Do You Have People Skills?
As a teacher, you aren’t teaching math or science, you are teaching students. You will also have to work with parents and other adults as well. In other words, you will have contact with people at all times of the day.

3. Is Money Not Important To You?
No matter where you live, teachers usually make lower salaries than most other careers. Some teachers have second jobs, especially in the summer, to supplement their income.

4. Do You Like Spending More Time With Family?
Teaching is a good career if you like having come time off. It’s especially nice if you have your own children and can be off when they are.

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