PROS AND CONS OF BEING A TEACHER | Should You Become a Teacher?

Hello friends! Some of you are wondering if you should become a teacher, so in this video I am sharing the pros and cons of teaching :)
I think there are are pros and cons to every job. It's up to you to decide whether the pros outweigh the cons. And also, no job is easy! ESPECIALLY teaching.
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[@Jeen]

I am thinking about becoming a teacher, it seems really fun and being able to make a difference in the next generation possibly is really cool. The only thing is the salary, it’s the ONLY thing holding me back from making a decision

[@shithead-pf8hn]

whats wrong with the teacher salary? (asking cause im 16 and THINKING about becoming a teacher…honestly having some trouble coming to a decision about my future career lmao)

[@Jeen]

@@shithead-pf8hn the salary isn't that good tho it could be dependent on state, in my state teachers make close to nothing because cost of living, especially when you have to work after hours with lesson planning

[@breanna4930]

It depends where you live as well ..Teachers in California can make up to 60k but it all goes down to your experience and where you live . Hope this helps 😊

[@mikaylalemons2181]

Tbh it really depends on where you’re located and or what school you’re working for…I know teachers in my area and other surrounding areas that get paid nurses salary

[@stud.ycloudx6421]

Here in Germany teachers get really high salary's so it depends on where your living

[@monicaokungbowa4246]

Please for anyone going into teaching! Do not work more than a few minutes after your contract hours!! It will burn you out! Everyone at my school knew I left right on time 90% of the time so I was never asked to do things after school. I have that right :)

[@JacquelineHall]

You absolutely do!

[@veram8547]

Yes you need a work life balance.

[@Mari-ou9ny]

What are contract hours? Are teachers given a set amount of hours to work??

[@monicaokungbowa4246]

@@Mari-ou9ny your contract that you sign tells you what time you come to school and leave each day. Usually like 7.5 hours… so your salary is based on that amount of time but you can easily work 9+ hours a day depending on how much you want to do/have too

[@monicaokungbowa4246]

@@Mari-ou9ny during my student teaching my mentor had me work 10 hours a day and I didn’t have much of a choice if I wanted to pass student teaching… but now I work about 8 hours a day but only get paid for 7.5.

[@kmarie8206]

I have been contemplating on becoming a teacher. I am so nervous about it because of how much education has changed as well as the kids. But this is something that has been in my mind for quite some time.

[@JacquelineHall]

I completely understand that. I actually made this video before things became really different so if I had to remake this video I would be mentioning a lottt more cons honestly

[@divinefeminist3611]

@@JacquelineHallhey, could you do a new video talking about those extra cons? I am really thinking about becoming a teacher. It would be great to get a full perspective on it!

[@lifewithkathylee]

@@divinefeminist3611definitely rethink it! I have too many teacher friends and family that left or are leaving due to the bad behaviors, lack of support, amount of work (data, paper work etc) being piled onto teachers

[@Sweetheart0189]

@@lifewithkathylee what do you do if u don’t mind me asking? I’m not sure what to do anymore! I wanted to go into nursing but the same thing is happening. Seems like burnout in every job!!

[@LoneWolfe_XX]

I’m 25 years old and I am trying my best to find my calling/career in life. I’ve been thinking about becoming a teacher and one of my worst approaches before even going back to college to become a educator was asking ppl for advice who have had negative experiences with being a teacher. They told me that the public system sucks and don’t get into teaching. I appreciate real honest advice but it seems that they were just projecting all negative advice. And that caused me to be more depressed because I thought I figured out my life with knowing what I want to do but ppl kept pushing me in this vicious cycle of me being unknowing and remaking me doubt myself on what I want to do in life. Anyway thanks for this video and I’m still thinking about jumping out on faith and giving it a try

[@toujours]

I feel this, at this point I just try and look back on all the teachers I had who despite the hard times, provided a wonderful environment for myself and others. I figure an occupation like teaching where you have to deal with children at volatile stages in their life (esp middle school and high school teachers) would of course come with challenges but I try to remain undeterred.

[@LoneWolfe_XX]

@@toujours are you a teacher? And do you enjoy it?

[@toujours]

@@LoneWolfe_XX im actually still a high school student, but im coming to a time where I need to have some sort of vague idea of who I want to be so I landed on teacher.

[@LoneWolfe_XX]

@@toujours wow youngin, I appreciate that advice. I know that I’m older than you but I still feel that I can learn from the youth. Your making me just want to step out on a limb and give teaching a try

[@toujours]

@@LoneWolfe_XX I hope you do friend, one day I want you to return to this video and tell me how it went.

[@michellemarie1197]

I've never dreamed of becoming a teacher but it honestly feels like a calling. I want to go back to school for specifically mathematics education. But I do want my major to not solely be education based, it will be very stem focused so that just in case, if I don't want to teach anymore I can have another career path to fall back on, like I could try to become an actuary or go into computer programming.

[@pearlajai]

I am almost there Jacqueline! I will be finishing my last semester of undergrad this fall and will be applying to start my credentials program in the spring. Future CA elementary teacher here🤩 Whenever I need motivation for school and studying I come to your channel because you never disappoint! I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer ☀️🥰

[@JacquelineHall]

So sweet! You got this!

[@thezzach]

Excellent video. After decades of unsatisfactory work in business, I'm going back to school to become a teacher. Although I certainly agree that teachers are underpaid and underappreciated, which is sad and inexcusable, I would rather work with kids that with adults trapped in the rat race. The kids' innocence and exuberance are worth far more than being rich or "successful." You seem like a lovely person. I'm sure your kiddos love you. Thank you very much for being a teacher!! We need teachers like you.

[@youareworthliving]

This was worded beautifully.

[@thezzach]

@@youareworthliving Thank you 😊

[@colbyboucher6391]

"Innocense and exuberance", lmao, you are in for a shock

[@HamzaInCali]

Thank you for this video. Now in my 30s and I’ve now decided to return to school and go into teaching. I feel like teaching older kids is best for me and I’m very interested in teaching history. It’s something I wanted to do as a career but as I got into college I wanted to find something else. My dad was a teacher and I knew from seeing him how many hours outside school it involved, to grading papers to dealing with some of the students. But I feel like teaching can be rewarding and I want the students to be inspired.

[@annastults8344]

In my 30s (34) too & im close to graduating college with an AA no designation. I’m hoping to transfer to a university for a BA in ECE or Elementary Education.

[@em478w]

I had quite the first year of teaching... my classroom management was excellent, I loved my students, but I worked at a school with helicopter parents, so that made the job at times a little difficult. However, what really made me want to not do teaching anymore was not the students or the salary or even the hours spent outside of the classroom... it was the grade level teachers I was grouped with as well as the admin. I plan on returning to teaching, we just completed our family and therefore, I feel ready to go back but this time around I am going to find a school where I feel comfortable and valued. We always talk about interviewing for schools to see if WE are the right fit for THEM yet, we should also choose whether THEY are the right fit for US!

[@crystalgrimaldo7056]

What managment skills would you use for your students? Im currently getting ready for my first year teaching, and any advice helps ! 😃

[@JacquelineHall]

I love that interviewing mentality

[@sadakayoutube7661]

“Helicopter parents” 😂😭

[@Sweetheart0189]

How did things work out for u?

[@aichanaidji1882]

Please which grade is best to start tesching first time?, I am talking about elementary school only.

[@danamorey2422]

Currently in an office job and I hate it. Considering education badly. Love your content

[@JacquelineHall]

Maybe check out my most recent video before making that decision 🫣 lol! I made this video before the pandemic & things are just so different now 💔

[@ashleighsimpson4765]

I applied to a uni yesterday, I've always wanted to do teaching, with all the pros and cons, at the end of the day it's worth seeing the kids grow into beautiful humans😁 Wish me luck to get accepted 🙏❤ p.s you're amazing!!

[@JacquelineHall]

I totally agree! Best of luck to you!

[@wivwif5821]

Omg this is sooo relatable this pros are actually the thingssss I think about everytime i have a second thought pursuing this career

[@ronnie237]

I taught for over 40 years. Yeah, it’s hard work and dedication but I wouldn’t have traded it for anything else. I also taught summer school many times but I did get a good chunk of summer vacation and was able to take my family to various summer destinations. I ended up teaching in two different school systems. I have retirement from both systems and it has afforded me to have a great retirement.

[@JewelynGoode]

Your positive comment made me decide to pursue my teaching career. I was an elementary teacher in other country. Now I moved in the USA I’m in doubt to continue because I have to start from the bottom. I need to back to school for another 4 yrs. What I like about teaching is we don’t work on weekends and we have summer off. The other reason why I’m hesitant in going back to school is i feel like I’m too old to study again. I do love working with kids. My husband is telling me to do nursing But I don’t feel like doing. I can handle children’s bad attitude than adults attitude. 😁

[@faithlam4179]

Wow you work so hard as a teacher I am so proud of you! 👏🏼

[@JacquelineHall]

❤️

[@Nightmaremarshmellow5614]

I wanna become a teacher because I want to not only teach them important information that they need to know but also make it fun. There are some really annoying/boring teachers out there and I want to stand out and make learning enjoyable and fun for everyone

[@youareworthliving]

I can relate 😊 i love kids they’re my safe place ❤

[@alyssaa4529]

I’m currently in college to become a teacher, I’d love to hear some classroom management strategies!

[@complectuus]

Second this!

[@IHeartDavid20]

Wow thank you so much for this video. Even though teaching may be hard I believe teachers are so important and im very appreciative of the one’s I had in my lifetime who truly showed me they loved their job and spent so much time teaching me so much! They do some of the most difficult and important work. To be honest I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, I love teaching, learning, organizing, and planning. However I have always been discouraged from this career, the most cons I hear are 1. You don’t get paid enough 2. It’s emotionally draining 3. It’s very difficult to deal with students and parents. I would like to learn more about the benefits though such as insurance, retirement, summer breaks, and being able to teach internationally. Would you be able to make a video with some of that information?

[@CheesyGator15]

I’m debating being a teacher! 25 years old and love people. I love working with people and kids are amazing! I have no idea if it’s something I want to do. I feel like it would be fun and it could be great!

[@youareworthliving]

That is beautiful. You should go for it. ❤

[@noonetv3252]

Tbh, even the cons sounds fun! Thank you for this inspiring video 💕

[@USCG.Brennan]

A retiring teacher put it this way....."The teacher is afraid of their principal, the principal is afraid of the Supt. the Supt is afraid of the School Board, the School Board is afraid of the parents, the parents are afraid of disciplining their kids......AND THE KIDS AREN'T AFRAID OF ANYBODY!" Gee.....what could POSSIBLY be wrong here??

[@cheyennecarmer8638]

Loved this! I'm not a teacher, but in my profession I work closely with teachers and their kids. It's helpful to know some more about what teaching is all about 😊 Request! Could you do a summer clothing haul?? You have the cutest outfits 😍 love your videos!

[@JacquelineHall]

Thank you sm❤️ I'll definitely keep it in mind!

[@paytonheller6422]

What is your profession?

[@Cameron.001]

My great-great grandma was a teacher, my great-grandpa was a teacher, my grandma was a teacher and my grandpa still is, my mom is a teacher and my dad used to be until he became a principal, and I also wanna become a teacher, but the only thing holding me back is salary. I really think teachers should be paid more since they make such a huge difference in the world.

[@youareworthliving]

That’s beautiful. And I feel the same way ❤😢

[@JewelynGoode]

Not much people make videos about teaching as a career. Your videos is the most detailed and it’s helping me to decide if I decide to continue my teaching. I was an elementary in the Philippines. Now I moved in the USA. I’m undecided If I have to pursue teaching. I have to start from the bottom and I don’t think I can study for another 4 years in college. My husband always encourage me to be a nurse but I just don’t feel like doing it. My heart is teaching but not sure as well because the last time I went to school 11 years ago. I feel like I’m too old to go back to school. 🥺

[@JacquelineHall]

@@JewelynGoode you should start with substituting. I feel like that’s a great place to start for someone who is not quite sure. You can also get a good feel of what grades and subjects you love most :) best of luck to you!

[@SvenDzahov]

I work the trades, many of our jobs also have 3+ month long vacations. It rocks. Oil rigs often pay $80-$130k per year and you only work 6 months a year. It’s extremely hard work though. I myself am an electrician going back to school to be a teacher, most electricians are making $54-$72 an hour + amazing benefits and very often I get December and January off + holidays

[@jadenbaker8553]

What made you go from that to a teacher?

[@kamaryn1473]

omg omg this video was MADE FOR ME!! tomorrow’s my first day back of college, i’m from louisiana planning on switching from nursing to teaching😱 thank you sooo much!! 💕💕💕

[@kylie5873]

i’m currently thinking about doing the same thing. how did it go for you? do you regret your decision at all?

[@kamaryn1473]

@@kylie5873 wellllll i ended up switching back to nursing 😂😬 i knew nursing was for me though. teaching is a very rewarding career but the pay is terrible for so much work you have to do

[@kylie5873]

@@kamaryn1473 yeah the pay is really the only thing that’s holding me back, i know i’d make a lot more with nursing lol. i’m glad you were able to figure out what was right for u!

[@rosareal9236]

I just did the same thing today!

[@lostandlooking]

Great content! I am so excited to teach Spanish! I completed my bachelor's degree while living in my car; I spent the better part of 5 years traveling around Latin America, and I became fluent in Spanish at 25 years of age. I am currently enrolled in an alternative teaching program to teach Spanish, but as I will be around 8 months to get into the classroom, I've decided to get my CDL. A company will be paying for my training and I will be creating videos during the process and sharing as much as I can for everyone else out there interested in driving! I begin on the 31st. I would like to teach now, but I have not been able to find any districts that will allow me to teach without a license. For reference, I'm in Ohio! Take care.

[@soblessed4844]

I have been teaching elementary students with 35 years. I love my job, except for the fact of the endless, redundant paperwork and meetings! Next year will be my last, I will miss the kids, but everything else I am ready to kick to the curb, and never look back!

[@Natalia-nq2dy]

I’m thinking of becoming a teacher but the salary is keeping me from being fully on board and my parents keep trying to convince me to be doctor and they’re saying that my knowledge is going to waste but I’m thinking the exact opposite because making a possible impact in the new generations is so cool and I have a lot of passion for kids and classroom management so should I be a teacher 😅 it’s a lot to think about

[@celeste2329]

hey you have to do what’s best for you, not your parents ❤ live your life and I hope you choose a career that is satisfying for uou

[@taylorpages299]

Totally agree!!

[@youareworthliving]

@@celeste2329amazing response

[@youareworthliving]

Hey me and you are on the same exact boat!!❤ I feel ya girl!! My parents don’t want me getting into teachin because of the low pay but this is what truly makes me happy!!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Happy weekend, Jacqueline!❤️

[@cat2.2.2]

i’ve always wanted to be one i’m in high school and debating if i should do it hopefully it comes true🫶

[@youareworthliving]

I graduated hs already and I’ve been wanting to be a teacher since I was a little girl 🥹

[@ehhhh5137]

I want to become a elementary school principal I’m going to go for college for it but I was stunned when I found out I had to teach for 3-5 years and get a masters in the meantime while teaching I’m gonna do what I have to do though

[@jaysonfigueroa6075]

I keep seeing advertisements to teach in Newark NJ and how much there's a shortage. At the same time I'm looking for a career path and became interested in teaching elementary.

[@byeteaching]

Teaching is calling, a very passionate career.

[@youareworthliving]

Sure is!

[@catminecraftyas]

where do teachers get assignments? idk if this is a stupid question but like do teachers just print out copies they find off the internet or do they make it themselves off word? Also, how long would you say it takes to grade assignments for a day? Do you grade off of an answer key or do you do the work yourself? Is it hard to teach, as in do you forget things when teaching that you should’ve taught? And what exactly do you learn when you major in education?

[@JessicaTayB]

Not me already a teacher looking up these videos 😂

[@youareworthliving]

Congratulations

[@NhiNguyen-xd1po]

I'm a high school student and I'm thinking about becoming teacher. It seems okay but I don't certain it suits with me or not, or maybe I will be bored with this job.

[@youareworthliving]

I think once you’re like 19 you can sign up to be a substitute teacher and you can see if you like it or not 😊

[@nuraortoma1820]

My inspiration to want to become a teacher is the teachers at my school. All of them are so cool. My advisory teacher has this day called pancake day, where she makes Pancakes for every class period. It's so cool. My teachers always spoil us, I definitely want to be like them and spoil my kids too.

[@youareworthliving]

The idea of being THE COOL TEACHER seems RAD 😆🤘🏼 living the dream huh

[@faith_friend]

So happy to study to become a teacher xx and I keep saying it u are pretty.

[@JacquelineHall]

💕

[@marzbars6063]

Im currently in between going into teaching and physical therapy

[@youareworthliving]

Follow your heart❤

[@muskduh]

Thanks for your input!

[@lilcrossaint]

This video is very informative and helpful! Thanks ❤️

[@JacquelineHall]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roxanagarcia3996]

Also we don't get paid during the Summer, so yes we have if off, but we don't receive a cent, unless we work summer school.

[@em478w]

Well, it depends on what you choose regarding how you would like your district to divide your salary too. They gave me the choice on whether I wanted my salary divided between a 10 or 12 month period. I chose 12 months and I still felt like my checks were more than fair. However, I do live in California. So we do have the highest teaching salaries.

[@em478w]

@@roxanagosman3897 "Twelve-month employees receive 26 checks a year. Teachers are paid bi-weekly on a 10-month schedule, but may opt into an Extended Year Pay program to distribute 10-month salary over 12 months. Most teachers are paid bi-weekly (beginning on the third week of their work year) on a 10-month schedule". This is the program I opted into. There are teachers who get paid over a period of twelve months. However, if you do not opt into this program, then you are correct, you would not get paid over the summer. You would get a greater income in your checks within the year, but no summer pay. Obviously, if you do not opt into this program, new teachers cannot expect to still get paid over the summer without working.. Since I don't want to work over the summer, I opt to get a little less within my checks however, I do get my summer off🤍

[@ANDJELINA]

To be honest when I was young in my teens I wanted to be a teacher. But the way parents and kids behave towards teachers is so disrespectful today. Also a lot of bullying at schools. Respect is low here. Unfortunately. So I decided not to follow that path.

[@youareworthliving]

So what did you decide on choosing as your career?

[@asiagreen5658]

Pros- working student at school is you don't have to see parent all time+ If you work at children hospital or pediatric health care facilities, then you have to see parent more than at school Cons- sometime student don't have good home support at their own home

[@JacquelineHall]

Agreed!

[@heyfella5217]

I seem kind of on the fence, last minute... im hearing a lot of teachers are leaving in droves. They hate their work because parents and admins are as disrespectful as the troubled kids. But i guess thats a district-to-district issue, right?

[@justme-yz9nv]

The only con I'm concerned about here is the sallary. I love everything else about being a teacher

[@youareworthliving]

Yeah same here… and also the g*n violence in the USA can make me anxious as well. But I’m thinking of signing up to be a substitute teacher or something eventually too see if I like the feel of being a teacher!

[@elizabethm907]

Do you work a different job in the summer?

[@JacquelineHall]

absolutely not lol!

[@kevinmcferlie2188]

My husband is getting hurricane prove windows for house I swear my daughter starts crying everytime there's a hurricane she can't take wind around her and my son just calls her a skeard girl but I hope it doesn't bother us this year cause my doughter is so affried of loud winds.

[@banjobear4820]

Thank you for having decent sound!

[@LaurieKayShow]

Thanks for sharing

[@bingus727]

I have been thinking about becoming a teacher , even though I had a dream about being a safari guide but Teaching just shines for me should I?

[@youareworthliving]

You ask yourself that❤ it’s up to y o u. Do what genuinely makes you happy.

[@royahashimi6272]

pls share ur experience for being a teacher in Australia?

[@kimberlysanchez4869]

Hi there, I’m currently in school to become an elementary teacher and working as an associate preschool teacher. Any advice for me? I’m an over thinker and was really worried about my career switch but I know I want to be in education teaching children.

[@JacquelineHall]

Go for it!!

[@heathersnodgrass7127]

Hi I am just a kid and I want to be a teacher!

[@aichanaidji1882]

Please, in what state are teaching?

[@poojapandey3605]

I am thinking to teach in New York. I did master degree from my country I.e. Nepal. I have no idea how to start the process. Please help me what should I do?

[@bbbnnn2441]

Thank you so much!!!

[@elizabethslifeandcraziness2053]

Love this video Jacqueline ❤️❤️

[@JacquelineHall]

Thank you!

[@elizabethslifeandcraziness2053]

@@JacquelineHall you’re welcome ♥️♥️♥️thank you for responding to my comment! You made my day even more better 😊enjoy the weekend too

[@elizabethslifeandcraziness2053]

@@JacquelineHall No problem ❤️😊🥰❤️😊🥰

[@NusratsWorld4]

I really really really want to be a teacher

[@youareworthliving]

Are you a caregiver for age regressors just wondering? Lol. Also I really wanna be a teacher too! But my family and friends say I’ll barley make money and I was actually crying so much to my boyfriend because I want to be a teacher so badly but the pay is so low especially here in Mississippi

[@divinefeminist3611]

Hey, can anyone walk me through how to become an english teacher?

[@carlexus3133]

So do you recommend private school public school or whatever over the other?

[@youareworthliving]

I’d feel safer in a private school me personally

[@juancavazos5901]

You can’t pick your grade level to teach. Cmon. That’s in the past. When it was easier. Now say like myself I took science 7-12 grade and have a SPED certificate and Math4-8. I was moved because Mike of the kids that are teachers of ADMIN that hard core subject content they wanted to teach an easy class. Best choice I quit and I am a pharmacist now. 😊supper happy I’m the boss.

[@helanabli3384]

maybe one other con it takes time to go leave class all in an anither pro is the prestige n honour

[@eternalreign8362]

Hi

[@mariamunozpiz6070]

Oh teachers get paid well. Plus all the special treatment and discounts and programs available to teachers

[@JewelynGoode]

Yup they got good pay except for Preschool Teachers.

[@Freethought2.0]

Tutoring for living is not for everyone.

[@DungNguyen-zf8rg]

Hay quá

[@acedia4453]

You need to have a passion for managing chaos to get the job done.

[@youareworthliving]

100%

[@paulhamrick3943]

I cannot believe these teachers that claim they “work for practically nothing”. I have a cousin who taught for 32 years and now retiring at age 56. She has taught in the same school district in Ohio that entire time. She started making $45K per year in 1992 (but $45K per year in 2023 dollars), and is ending making $77K per year. For her pension she will collect 95% of the average of her top three years salary, so that’s north of $73K per year, starting at age 56. Her mother is still alive at 80 years old, so it’s safe to say she’ll live to at least 80. So she’s retiring on $1,750,000, and that is guaranteed. This is not the same as people whose retirement is in a 401K or other private investment funds.

[@MuayBoran1699]

Loudermilk ☕

[@minime6814]

You are beautiful and smart. 🙂😉

[@AthilaMilano]

Hey you beautiful I think I need a wife seeing you cos your smiles are so amazing that I couldn't stop watching your video until the end😊❤

[@True-yj3ur]

Why do you want teachers who have second jobs to be reported?

[@JacquelineHall]

Supported!! Lol!!

[@jw3914]

Guys computers jobs makes more money than teachers. U make no money if your a teacher

[@thewrestlingpalace9989]

Sure they do! Being a teacher is a calling. One doesn't go into the field for money. That would be kind of stupid. We shouldn't discourage people from entering noble fields. Who will teach your children if not for teachers? Also, EMT workers don't get paid much, should we encourage them to get computer jobs too? Who will help save lives on the front line? I'm sorry if I came off too passionate, but I am passionate about these topics.

[@chxnelli]

lol I rather do something I love then be depressed working & trading my time/energy for computer jobs

[@jw3914]

@@chxnelli I want money 💰 if I have to work. I don't enjoy anything

[@chxnelli]

@@jw3914 sounds depressing good luck

[@DK00027]

you can't even use the right you're....

[@albertlee2462]

No cap you are fine as hell lol

[@youareworthliving]

She is so beautiful 😭

[@charles1203]

Pros and cons of being a child student. Pros, kills time. Cons, homework, reading, math, bullying, boring lessons.

[@charles1203]

Hey, I mean it.