I LOVE THIS JOB!

So today, I and Jessica visited FIRS for some business...
We had to make some photocopies and type a letter, so we were directed to a business centre nearby...
I was a little cranky due to the scorching sun, so I just threw a general greeting without looking at the faces around...
"Madam, Good afternoon." He said.
The voice sounded familiar, so I looked up and was pleasantly surprised to see a former student. He finished school about two years ago.
I gave him a playful slap on his back...
"You! You pretended not to see me when I walked in abi?" I teased...
We talked a little about what life has been like after school. He told me he was just helping his aunt out at the business centre while waiting for University admission..
 After he was done with my letter..(he did a terrific job by the way), I asked him for the bill and he told me not to worry. I was his teacher so he didn't want me to pay. I insisted and gave him more than what it would cost normally.

I can't explain how good it feels... the joy of being a teacher is to see your students succeed...
Today, I came to understand what the true reward of a teacher really is...

Everyday, I work alongside wonderful and amazing teachers...
Teachers determined to make a difference....

Even though we are overworked and underpaid...
Even though we are underrated and underappreciated...
Even though we are constantly being owed salaries and promotions...
Even though we stay in derelict working conditions...
We still do our best to teach... train and inspire...

If this young boy, who is still on his way to achieving greatness/success wanted to do business for me free of charge, it means I must have done something right...
It also means that my efforts will never be in vain...
It means I must continue to do the best I can...
Who knows how many Doctors, Presidents, Governors, Engineers, Teachers, Lecturers, Professors, Writers, Senators, E.t.c will pass through me??

I am a teacher...
I love this job!