I feel like people talk about burnout as if it applies to folks in every profession 'but' teachers, not because it doesn't happen there but because it's become an unavoidable part of the job for a lot of those who do it. LIke this is kinda what you signed up for.

That take--which seems to be a generally accepted opinion--just makes the reality of being disregarded in whichever ways that much worse.

If you've been in it for a while, how do you cope?

The book SET BOUNDARIES, FIND PEACE: A GUIDE TO RECLAIMING YOURSELF by Nedra Glover Tawwab has some excellent insights on the importance of boundaries and what they look like in real-world terms and situations. However, I get the sense maintaining them wouldn't be the easiest thing to do in the context of being a teacher.

Thoughts?

What are some things you've learned in doing this job that have allowed you to make boundaries a consistent part of it?

I am doing MPhil and B.ed from two different universities at the same time and it's taking it's toil on me after a year when both are going to end. I am so frustrated of them that I want to quit them, even though both of them are almost complete. What do I do! I am so confused. I have exams, research and practical works from both of my degrees

To cut to the chase, I’m a father of two adorable boys, aged five and six. To support my family, I work two jobs while my wife stays home. Despite having only a high school diploma and 24 college credits, I dropped out to have my children. The best decision I made was to work and provide for my family. To this day, I’m still employed at the same job. Three years ago, I took on a second job and have been working diligently ever since. However, I’m exhausted from working two jobs and not spending enough time with my kids. I’m determined to pursue an education. A friend suggested that he completed a 12-week online bachelor’s degree program. Unfortunately, I can’t afford to go back to school. I’m unsure about the legitimacy of this program, but if it’s genuine, it could transform my life, and potentially even my kids’ and wife’s lives. I’m looking for a fast-paced program that I can complete within the next month or two. Fortunately, I have vacation time and plan to use it for this purpose. I want to spend Christmas with my family and be home with them. Unfortunately, I can’t do that right now. Do you have any suggestions or could you guide me in this matter? I would greatly appreciate your help.