Teaching

I like teaching. I like discussing things with students and hearing what they have to say. Even when they wander a bit from the topic, facilitating discussion is wonderful. When they start to debate each other and get into complicated issues, I feel like I've done something worthwhile with my life.

That being said, I hate grading papers. I don't mind reading student papers, which are usually at least enjoyable in some way. But I hate having to correct them, to mark them up, and to justify the grade I give them.

I'd rather just sit down with them each individually and talk about ways they could improve their writing. And then just give them all an A if they put in the effort.