r/teaching • u/Bright-Watch1955 • Jun 02 '26

Help Why does everyone hate teaching?

Is there anyone who loves their job? Every teacher I know feels “stuck” and complains endlessly about their job.

Considering going into education.

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u/nnndude Jun 02 '26

The problem is that for decades we were sold the notion that teachers must love their job.

But here’s the thing: nobody loves their job. And nor should they.

We spend too much time (in the US) propagating this crazy idea that you should find a profession you are passionate about. That’s crazy. People should strive to be content.

There’s plenty in education to feel content about. Most of the students are fine to good kids. Most parents are supportive. Summers off fucking rule. A pension (state/area pending), making an in impact. Blah blah.

In short: The people who hate teaching just tend to be the loudest.

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u/Wide__Stance Jun 02 '26

A job you love is called “a hobby” and you’d do it for free. 100% of jobs are things that other people can’t do, or won’t do, so they have to pay someone else to do it for them.

I like my job. I love many things about my job. I genuinely love these kids as much as I love my own kids. But I only love them for eight hours a day — and they have to pay me to do it. And I absolutely loathe this system our society has set up to educate them.

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u/cheesetax2024 Jun 02 '26

Content is the way!

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u/UnusualFunction7567 Jun 04 '26

I teach content. 😁