Don’t Quit your Day Job—Thoughts from the Other Side of “Success”

I started teaching college in 1996. I am compassionate by nature. I care about the feelings of my students. I care for the feelings and comfort of my superiors. I work hard at my job, and I’m a staunch believer in getting quality feedback to my students—without fail—within one week of the due date. I never complain about anything, even under challenging circumstances, and I sometimes lean towards being a doormat in that I’ll take on extra responsibilities to help someone else. 

As a re...