I now have the perfect opportunity to make a decision. I have to find an answer to the question, “What do I really want to do with my life?” On the one hand, there is teaching music. This could be something I truly love. Wouldn’t it be great to go to work knowing you love what you’re doing? But what about my personal future? There isn’t a whole lot of money in teaching when compared to other professional vocations. I want to have a family some day, and teaching almost guarantees that I’d have to find a wife with a professional job as well. Is there room for advancement in teaching? Maybe, if I consider moving from school district to richer school district, or eventually moving up in the district to an administrative-type job.
On the other hand, there’s the technical aspect of what I do. I’m excellent with computers. I could probably find a job with enough advancement to keep myself and my future family financially secure. The job might even leave me with enough time to pursue musical activities on the side. Would I be happy every day going into work? Maybe. If I’m not, is that okay, since I would have an avocation to keep me happy?
These are the problems I’m dealing with lately. I suppose the only situation is to Jump Right In. I have an interview for a teaching position tomorrow morning. We’ll see how it goes.