Don't go into teaching just because it's "something to do", because you won't last as a teacher with that kind of approach, or you'll be the crappy kind described above that show up at 8 and leave at 3.
Go into it because it's something you really want to do. I'm in it because I've always wanted to be a teacher, and I love getting to know students and building relationships. It can be difficult and frustrating sometimes but knowing that you are important to somebody (even if it's just one kid) is so rewarding. I had some really great teachers who left lifelong impressions on me in school, the thought that I could be that person for someone else (or a hundred someone elses) is pretty cool and definitely unique to the education field.
Anyway, if you do decide to go into Education, I'll sell you some of my textbooks.
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