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Right on all counts, Grace. While it is a demanding job, teaching at the
college or university level can also be very rewarding. For every nut-job
student, there are a few more whose work and dedication truly inspire you.
It's definitely the kind of job you'd take for the love of it rather than
the money!
--Beth
Beth Agnew
Professor, Technical Communication
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
Toronto, ON 416-491-5050 x3133 http://www.agnewcom.com
Grace Abenhaim wrote:
...but becoming a professor is great if you want a lot more work. Being at a
desk job, you already have work except you dont have to prepare, write and
correct exams, and also endure the headaches and the crazy work you have to
do.
Did have mention the extra work? :-)
My mother's a University professor and I hear how students can be. It is a
lot more work than you think - it ismore than a full time desk job so be
sure you ould wnat to do this. It is hard mentally and physically and
for -lower pay-. I hope you will get the PhD for the love of writing because
that is what will keep you going...
