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Originally Posted by kootenayguy9
The one I don't understand if teaching is the best career in Canada Sliver why aren't you a teacher? It is never too late to go back to school. I am always talking to my students about following their passions and dreams.  |
I'm 38. If I went back to school for two years to get my Masters of Teaching (or whatever it's called) in September, I'd be in my 40s when I graduated. To maximize my pension potential, I'd basically be working into my late 60s, which is not something I want to do.
As well, I really like my career, but I do recognize teaching is better; a realization I came to too late to practically do anything about it.
I also don't subscribe to the philosophy of following your dreams and passions. Assuming your job isn't making you miserable, I believe you do the best for your family by maximizing your income in the minimum amount of hours per day/year. Teaching is an outstanding career by this measure. Following your dreams is great if you are choosing to be a single person, but it's a very selfish approach if you have a wife and kids (imo!).