How to get a job that I enjoy, am proud of, and is fun
It made me
Happy mostly 
"I am a teacher of 8 / 9 year olds from a deprived area; a physically and emotionally draining job but completely worth it"
How I did it: I got a degree in forensic science but decided that I wanted a more rewarding career working with people. I ended up working as an LSA in a Junior school and then training as a primary school teacher through a SCITT scheme and landed a job in a pretty "rough" area. Everyone thought I wouldn't cope because the school is supposedly so bad but I've loved almost all of it.
I have kids in my class who are going through some terrible things at home and it makes them highly disruptive but knowing that I can provide them stability and a safe place to be is brilliant.
Lessons & tips: I think it's important for everyone going into teaching to remember that it's really hard and tiring to start with and you will want to cry and give up but you get past that so quickly.
The days / weeks / terms are all broken down into short spells so these are like targets to aim for.
Resources: Primary resources website, teachers who have already done it all, family, friends
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