The Profession I Like Most
Introduction: Human life on Earth is
very short. In this short span of life, man should have a definite aim to attain
success in life. In other words, our life is nothing but a journey. To reach
the destination of the journey every man has some plans and programmed which
may be called ‘aim in life’. An aim is the cornerstone to success in human
life. A life without any aim is like a ship without a rudder. An aim helps a
man gain his coveted objective. So, in order to be successful in life a certain
aim should be fixed earlier.
Meaning of aim in life: An aim implies
a particular goal in life. It is related to the concerned people. Every person
has his own aim in life which varies from person to person because different
persons have different tastes and abilities. To gain one’s objective, one should
have a definite aim in life. It is like the torch of life.
My aim: Among men some want to earn
money, some want to earn fame and some want to serve people. I had to think a
lot to choose my aim/profession/ career in life. I think right choice of a
profession leads to success, happiness, and peace but a wrong choice results in
failure, frustration, and unhappiness. It should be decided according to one’s
aptitude, ability, and merit. Considering these my choice is the simple wish to
be a teacher.
Cause of my choice: People around us
are tortured with many problems. Diseases wants, and mourning are their daily
companions. They cannot hope to lead a standard life. They are helpless and
silent under any circumstances. They are hated on earth and ignored in the
civilized world. Such a condition is due to a lack of education. So I have made
up my mind to be a college teacher. The person who inspired me much in this
regard is my mother. My mother is an ideal and devoted teacher. She is a very
popular and effective teacher. I wanted to be like her.
Teaching as a profession: Undoubtedly
teaching is a very noble profession. It may not be financially very rewarding,
but it gives one mental satisfaction. A teacher is like a potter who works on the wheel to give shape to his pots, cutting out the rough edges to give a perfect
finish to the end product. In former times teachers were highly respected. They
had tremendous dedication and sincerity. The students were also respectful and
obedient. But at present neither the students nor the teachers have the same sincerity
and singleness of purpose. As a result, the standard of education has deteriorated.
However, there are still exceptional teachers who are genuinely concerned about
the future of their pupils and try to guide them sincerely.
Qualities of a good teacher: A good
teacher must have certain qualities. He must be intelligent, learned,
compassionate, and just. He must possess a positive approach to life and handle
the academic, socio-economic, and personal problems of the pupils with warmth
and affection. He must be skilled to guide and counsel them in times of
difficulty. I have always admired teachers who are cheerful and who adopt a
friendly but firm approach in the class. Students always feel comfortable in
the company of such teachers and always look forward to listening to them. To a
very large extent, the interest of students in a particular subject depends on
the teacher’s approach and skill in it. Here good communication skill along
with the ability to relate to children is very helpful in holding the easily
distracted minds of children.
Enjoyment among children: Unfortunately,
there are people who take to teaching out of compulsion, because the other
avenues are not open to them. They drift into teaching because they have failed
to achieve their ambition. I have by choice decided to opt for teaching. I love
working with children. There is so much one can actually learn from them. Children
are spontaneous, innocent, and warm. They respond to love and affection, unlike
adults whose thinking clouds their reactions. It must be a very satisfying
experience to shape young minds, eager to learn, who come to a teacher in total
faith.
Advantages of holidays and leisure
periods: One cannot overlook the advantages that one has as a teacher. One gets
so many holidays which can be used to catch up with other interests one neglects
during the working days, I love having lots of holidays and simply indulging in
myself. There is no other profession where one can get paid for so many holidays.
This is really a very tempting prospect. Besides, over the years the salary of
teachers has also become very attractive.
Teaching has certain distinct
advantages over other professions. Teachers do not have very long working
hours. Surely, lots of time is taken in preparing the lessons, correction work, etc. still one can still have ample time to pursue other interests.
Conclusion: I am not unaware that it is
quite difficult to secure admission to a good teacher’s training college. Everyone
who wants to achieve something has to work hard with a single-minded purpose to
attain one’s goal: I am willing to work hard to actualize my ambition, and
waiting for the day when, after completing my training in teaching. I can
become a teacher. That day indeed will be a red-letter day in my life.
