You chose this career for a reason. And don’t say it’s the holidays. Teachers (and custodians, educational assistants, administrators, clerical staff, etc.) all put in enough extra, unpaid time that make those holidays (more unpaid time) don’t look so attractive. You chose this field of work because you care. You care about people; your neighbours, your community, and the people in your city. More importantly, you care about children. You glow when they succeed and your heart hurts when they struggle. Teaching is a helping profession, just like healthcare. But can you care too much?