Problem
Connect with an Elementary/Middle school teacher. Ask them with the 10 questions below:
A. What type of education is required?
B. What is a typical day like?
C. What are the pros and cons of your job?
D. What are the steps necessary to break into this field?
E. What advice do you have for someone who is trying to get into this field?
F. What is the inspiration for you to start pursuing this career?
G. Do you have any expectations before going into this career? Do you detect any significant differences from your expectations once you begin working?
H. How do you manage your time in this career?
I. What organizational challenges have you faced so far?
J. How do you feel about your current job? Would you choose differently if you could go back in time?
After the question, then summarize what you learned from their answers. Please also focus on about what a typical day is like and the pros and cons of being a teacher. Finally, conclude by sharing your impressions of the field. Would you like to be relate to this particular job? Why/Why not? Were you surprised about anything? Please make connections between your MBTI, values, skills and interests when you explain why you would or would not like the job.