Occupational Reinforcement

I like my job…I do. However, just like any job, you have your struggles, frustrations, and mental battles. Every so often I question, was teaching the best path for me? I’m a smart guy…should I of pursued another occupational avenue that perhaps was more financially rewarding? Does my occupation fully implement the best of my abilities? On occasion, although I never thought of this even being an option, I even entertain the notion of a career switch in my lifetime.

However, every so often something happens that makes me realize that teaching is quite possibly the best fit for me, the most rewarding on several levels, and without a doubt, a great career choice. This past Friday, presented one of these moments.

One of my homeroom students who is a participant in our Voc. Ed. Program surprised me with this semester project that he had been working on in the body shop of his jobsite.

I don’t have many words or thoughts to describe how this made me feel. I was beside myself.

I plan to hang this trophy in my classroom for a constant reinforcement reminder that although there are many lows in my line of work, the highs far out weigh them in the long run.